From Diaper Bag to B.O.B

Okay parents, some of you may have misgivings about “prepping” or heard that it’s crazy. I’m here to tell you that it’s not. Parents, you carried a diaper bag that had everything you needed to care for your infant, right? So, why wouldn't you want to continue that concept for you and your family? Carrying a BOB, Bug Out Bag, in your car and having one ready to go in your house is no different and can be a life saver.

Let’s take a look at the similarities and differences between the two.

Diaper Bag                                                                          BOB

Formula, Food & Snacks                                                       Water, Food & Snacks

Change of clothes including diapers                                        Change of Clothes

Medicine/First Aid Supplies                                                    Medicine/First Aid Supplies

Blanket                                                                                 Blanket

Toys                                                                                     Tools

Wow, you carried a BOB for how long and didn't even know it?

Just think about how you would handle the following situations for a few minutes before you continue reading:

Break-in, house fire, tornado, flood, hurricane and riots just to name a few. They could all happen.

I’m sure you think you can just pick up the phone, dial 911 and someone will come to the rescue, right? Are you sure about that? What are your average police & fire response times in your area? How often do you read your local news to see what tragedy has occurred and thought “that’s so sad?” What makes you and your family so special that none of those things can happen to you?

Look, I've been there; I know exactly what you are thinking. I’m ready for anything. You prepare for the wonderful events that happen in life, why not prepare for those moments that are not so wonderful. It's not about being a pessimist, you weren't pessimistic when you carried a diaper bag around, you were just prepared. You weren't paranoid that your baby might end up with a fever or get sick while traveling, you were just prepared.

Prepping is thinking about all the worst case scenarios and having a plan of action. After all being prepared to take care of those you love is the most important thing, or you wouldn't have carried around that diaper bag so long. One thing about carrying a BOB, they are cooler than any Diaper Bag out there on the market!

Prepping isn't so crazy after all is it?

Don't worry, I'll post what to put in your B.O.B soon.