Everyone with children has been a time you wanted something in your portfolio for the entertainment (at some point, many of us have shrunk from a diaper the bag to a bag of moderate size, right?). The waiting rooms and restaurants occasionally offer activities for the kids occupied, however, a well-prepared "survival kit" in his portfolio is worth its weight in gold. Here are some suggestions of what to pack and keep stored in your bag.

Mini Photo Gallery: You can use this time to remind your child / children on far-flung family and friends can not see often. We like to maintain a small album of trips to the zoo. We talked about animals and what we remember of our visit. Young babies love to look at pictures of other babies that could consider recycling those parenting magazines to cut pictures.

Ziplock bag of stickers and index cards: The stickers are a great way to work on fine motor skills and the chips are the perfect size. Colored pencils are easy to throw in this bag too.

A Tape Measure: A great learning tool for measurement and mathematics. The possibilities are endless for measuring salt and pepper, silver, flowers, chairs and much more. We like the soft variety found in any art-ita storee is lightweight and easy to store.

Small clay pots: These are easy to maintain in its portfolio and offer another great way to help with fine motor skills. It is a compact and quiet activity. A good idea is something to each selection for mold and then play a guessing game of what could be. You may be surprised by the answers.

Children can stay busy and impatient at any situation. Keeping busy with one on one interaction and quality items in her handbag for a delay could provide a good an excellent opportunity to learn and share.

Author: Kathie Papera, founder and owner of Lilypad Baby a premier site for stylish and unique baby gifts that can be personalized. She is also a mother of one with another on the way.

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