Yep.. good point. Make sure she can keep the formula down. My son was on a mix of breast milk and formula since my wife couldn't produce quite enough formula to sustan him completely on her own all the time so we already knew he could handle it (and liked it quite a bit too).

Cover, even if is a baby boonie hat.

I don't rememeber it, but apparently, I got sunburned my first summer so badly it turned into a mild infection. Mild in normal situation.. For some reason, some of my hair feel out.

It hasn't stopped. <img src="/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

I would also say a watch cap and mittens of appropriate size, and a cut down space blanket. I seem to recall reading that until they are toddlers, babies can't regulate all that well, but I could be wrong.

Long time lurker, I felt that I needed to finally register to reply to this post. I'm a stay at home dad for a 3 year old, a 1 (almost 2) year old and another on the way. Baby care is where I'm at every day.
Diapers: Either you or your wife should keep track of how many diapers you use each day for 2 weeks or so. Figure out how long you'll likely be bugging out for and figure out your carry. You'll either be suprised at how many or how few diapers you'll need. Even when change diapers all day every day you seldom have a realistic number in your head. Keep the diapers dry. I mean really dry. Went swimming this past weekend at the river and forgot a swim diaper for my 1 year old. A diaper that starts out at an ounce or so will literally weigh several pounds when completely full. Diapers absorb ALL available moisture. The factory packaging is only good until you pull the first diaper out, then it's compromised. You need another layer of protection, I don't care how waterproof you pack is.
Even though is might sound like a silly BO piece of equipment for you, an umbrella might save the day. It protects the baby from sun and rain without covering it with a coat. It gives you sun and rain shelter when you have to sit and change/feed. Make sure you sleeping arrangements will accomodate baby. If you don't sleep with your baby now, learning how to do it while zipped in a mummy bag will not be pleasant. I napped with both my kids, both of us could fall asleep snuggled together (safely) when camping no problem.
If you're potentially switching from breast milk to formula in a BO situation, you will get puked on as the baby adjusts. Formula puke is really really nasty stuff to be wearing on your person for any length of time. (I wore it all down my front for a 4 hour plane ride once) Think about that with your clothing choices as well as the baby's. It's quite likely that you'll provide much less comfort after day 2 of smelling like rotting milk, even babies have noses.
Babies don't regulate temperature well at all. This may affect your daytime bugging plans if it's warm. You must keep baby safe first, if this means sitting still during the heat of the day then that's how it has to be. You may be resting during the day and walking at night.
How are you going to heat the formula? If your baby won't drink room temp formula it may be useless.
Just a few things to think about, I'm sure I'll think of more.

My mom only used cloth diapers with us, and apparently they aren't hard to clean or maintain at all. Plus, my parents saved oodles of money that way.

I would second the notion to include them in your kit, since they would serve multiple purposes.

By the way, Madeleine is a beautiful name for a little girl.

I have one named Grace Cypriana (17 mos) and Lillian Nicole ( 7 years).

Diapers are a must (whichever variety; I prefer cloth because they are reusable; cloth diaper _liners_ are available that will absorb just as much as a regular disposable but are the thickness of a few sheets of paper).

After that, water and food (be it breast milk or other; youngest had absolutely no problem transitioning overnight; she did have a problem after her teeth came in. She refused baby food and demanded what we were eating).

Shelter: think seriously about a stroller. Models are available that have sun-shades, and even panniers (you will not believe the quantity of stuff you will have to carry). Awesome things.

Sun-block and hats are a must for babies. So is a good diaper rash ointment--something with zinc oxide and a moisturizer. The "Gerber" clear ointment is worthless; A&D is better but not best.

Think about a packable playpen or crib. Doesn't weigh much, frees Mom or Dad up for some work around the area.

Oh, yeah...in addition to infant Tylenol or equivalent, you will need rehydration solution (electrolytes), try Pedialyte, and glycerin suppositories. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Christina,

Her full name is Madeleine Delphine Marie Amper. How's that for a beautiful name?

Cloth diapers will definitely be included, but as a back-up option. Much as I would like to consider myself an environmental crusader, I do make some compromises...

Familyman, thanks for the info on absorption. I hadn't considered absorption after opening the factory package! That's a very good point.

OK, here's what I've assembled so far:

Lowe Alpine Kit Bag 90 duffel
2 ea. 40ct. Pampers Swaddlers Size N (will be replaced with larger diapers when she outgrows these)
4ea. 80ct. Tushies baby wipes
1 tube Burt's Bees Baby Bee Diaper Rash Ointment
1 jar Burt's Bees Baby Bee Skin Creme
1 bottle Burt's Bees Baby Bee Dusting Powder
2ea. 8ct. 2oz. bottles Similac Advance w/Iron baby formula
2ea. 3ct. Gerber bottle rings
2ea. 2ct. Gerber standard size silicone nipples


I'll keep working on it...

One thing our pediatrician told us was that dissimilar pain medication (infant Tylenol and infant Motrin) may be each be taken at the same time, at full dosage, because they work differently. This was for cases of more severe pain - bad teething, etc.

Another thought on rehydration - Pedialyte's good stuff, but whenever I popped open a 1-liter bottle of it, my kids have either drank about several teaspoonfuls or none of it. Seems a shame to toss the rest. I found another brand called ReVital that makes a a similar product, but packaged in "Blue's Clues" squeezers - smaller bottles with a flexible straw that toddlers can hold and drink themselves, or it can be put into bottles for smaller infants. Comes in a variety pack of flavors (or, colors) and the kids can pick what they want, and be enthralled by Blue's Clues characters on the side of the bottle if they're so inclined. These smaller bottles might stash a bit easier, too.
Dave