earthquake kit baby food?

Question

I am trying to put together a earthquake survival kit to put in my car. I have a 9month old baby. SHe uses formula and eats gerber food. Should I put some of these in the bag if I will keep it in the car?? I am concerned about the change in temperature and the condition of the food. I know reular food shouldnt be kept in cars under sun or extreme heat conditions. Any ideas??? What about powder formula??

Answer 1

you will probably have to have warm water for formulas. here is what my sister does when traveling ok.

She always stocks up on bottled water for her babies.
She has one of those mug warmers to keep the water warm if she needs to pull over with the formula.
Don't forget the bottle.
Then the formula

You should think about food for yourself not just your baby. Apple Sauce, peanut butter crackers, and other safety medical supplies.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Why not just rotate it? Just keep an extra stock of what you normally keep in your pantry in the car. and when you need to buy more, take the food from the car into the house to use and restock the car with the fresh purchases? You still have to avoid extreme temperatures for some of it, but at least this way you find out it's bad before an emergency pops up. You'll also learn from experience exactly what works and what doesn't, and then you can be the resident expert on the matter.


I'm on the road more than I am home, and that is how I do almost all of my food just for practical reasons. A food supply in your vehicle is good for more than just major disasters, too.
I've popped out the Coleman grill and cooked up a meal while waiting along the road for some reason or other a number of times. It really makes other drivers jealous sometimes though, and I've ended up having to feed a few of them... so carry extra.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Check the labels. They should list storage restrictions. If you live in a cold climate, keep the bottles in a sealed container, in case they freeze and burst or just break from rough handling. Watch expiration dates on everything.

Powdered formula is OK, but you will need water and something to mix it in. In case there will be no refrigeration available, be sure that you can mix only a serving at a time.

Of course be sure you have bowls, cups, nipples, spoons, diapers, wipes. Keep the food style (junior, toddler, 2, 3) current with her age.

Also keep them in sturdy containers that you can handle and carry into a shelter if you have to. Maybe they should be able to accept locks to discourage someone who helps them self.