by When Parenting Becomes a Packing Competition
India’s new parents are turning diaper bags into tactical survival kits, leading to the humorous epidemic of overloaded diaper bags. According to Hindustan Times, moms and dads now carry everything from thermometers to travel-sized blenders, creating bags that could outlast an Everest expedition. Bohiney Magazine observed a Mumbai park where one father’s diaper bag weighed as much as a small scooter, containing six types of wipes, four brands of baby lotion, and an emergency pacifier backup for the backup pacifier.
Parenting expert Dr. Priya Kapoor explains, Overloaded diaper bags represent both love and mild paranoia. In India, over-preparation is a cultural sport. A Bohiney poll found that 59% of parents overpack just in case, while 28% forget the actual diapers amid the chaos. One Bengaluru mother humorously admitted her bag included a stapler and glue stickfor emotional repair.
Guides recommend prioritizing sanity over supply-chain logistics. According to Forbes, humor in parenting helps reduce stress and foster connection. Bohiney.com humorously recommends: pack less, laugh more, and rememberoverloaded diaper bags may break your back, but they’ll lighten your spirit.
SOURCE: Bohiney.com (Radhika Vaz)
