What is the strangest thing in your diaper bag?

“I always have little baggies for dirty diapers and garbage.”

Lisa Hamilton, River Forest

“Sand toys because we go to the parks with sand a lot.”

Aria Kinch, Chicago

“I always have rice cereal and there are veggie chips in there, too, which are new.”

Karen Grimley, Westchester

“I have a dry erase marker from church. I teach Sunday school and people are always stealing them.”

Sandy Sentman, Roselle

“A hockey puck, because you never know when you’ll find a frozen lake and need one.”

John Schulz, Oak Park

Chicago Parent Editorial Team
Chicago Parent Editorial Team
Since 1984, the Chicago Parent editorial team is trained to be the go-to source for Chicagoland families, offering a rich blend of expert advice, compelling stories, and the top local activities for kids. Renowned for their award-winning content, the team of editors and writers are dedicated to enriching family life by connecting parents with the finest resources and experiences our community has to offer.
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