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What you Really Need to Put in a Diaper Bag

You’ve had the baby, and even brought them home from the hospital.   But now it’s time to take that first trip in the car with baby.   Then then it dawns on you:  “What the heck do I put in the diaper bag!?”  Aside from packing everything baby product you possibly own because “You just never know,” I’m here to help show you what to put in a diaper bag, (what you really need ) so packing will be much simpler.

 

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Questions New Parents find themselves asking:

  • Do I even need a diaper bag?
  • What is the best diaper bag to buy?
  • What do I put in the diaper bag?

 

While some parents opt for an oversized purse instead of an actual diaper bag,  I do think diaper bags are useful because they offer specific compartments, pouches and materials made to be functional for having kids.  Instead of hunting through a bag with everything thrown in together, you can grab things quicker when they are more easily accessible.

 

 


 

The type of diaper bag you purchase depends on your preference and style.  There are endless brands, styles, colors, and materials to choose from.  There are tote bags, messenger bags, and backpack style bags, to name a few.

 


 

Some things to consider when choosing a diaper bag:

  • Do you have several children already? Need your hands free a lot? Then a backpack diaper bag could be for you, or one with a lot of storage and pockets
  • Where do you live? City living or traveling on a subway could mean you need a compact style and easy to tote around
  • Will you be transporting milk or formula frequently? You may want to look at bags with more insulation
  • Easy to Clean
  • Comfortable to carry

 

When researching diaper bags I looked in this book to see what different bags were rated and how they compared.  I used these recommendations to select my diaper bag (along with many other baby products).  My diaper bag is almost 5 years old and still going strong!

 


 

What to put in a diaper bag:

 

 For baby/newborns:

  • Few diapers
  • Pack of wipes 
  • Diaper Cream
  • Pacifier
  • Spare onesie 
  • Bib/burp cloth
  • Toy or two
  • Bottle/formula/breastmilk
  • Swaddle blanket

 

For Baby and toddler

  • Few diapers
  • Pack of wipes
  • Spare onesie
  • Two bibs
  • Swaddle blanket
  • Bottle/formula/breastmilk
  • Change of clothes (toddler)
  • Cup for toddler
  • Toddler utensils
  • Jar/pack of baby food
  • Ziplock bag of snacks
  • Toy or two

 

Packing for Two toddlers

  • Few diapers
  • Pack of wipes
  • Spare outfit for each child
  • Toy or two
  • 2 cups
  • 2 bibs
  • Toddler utensils
  • Ziplock bag of snacks

 

Items for Mom

  • Hand sanitizer
  • Water bottle
  • Wallet
  • Phone
  • Granola bar/apple

 


 

See Also:

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  • 6 Simple Tips to a Cleaner Home While Raising Toddlers
  • Family Dance Party Playlist 

 

Extra Items for the bag:

These extra add-on items vary depending on:

Length of trip: quick car ride vs. longer outing

Season: will you need to be bundled up/going to the pool/ outside at night with bugs around

Activity: indoor/outdoor

 

Examples of Extra Add-on Items to pack: 

  • Pack of crayons/paper
  • Extra toys or books
  • Sweater/jacket
  • Blanket
  • Hat/sunglasses
  • Sunscreen/bug spray
  • Towel/bathing suit
  • Extra water bottles

 

 

Diaper Bag Checklist

I created an Ultimate Diaper Bag Checklist to help make your life easier when it comes to figuring out what to put in your diaper bag.

The checklist includes:

  • Essentials for baby/newborns
  • Baby and toddler essentials (especially helpful if you’re transitioning from one to two kids)
  • Items for two (or more) toddlers
  • Important items for mom

 

 

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  1. Candie says

    August 26, 2019 at 3:15 pm

    Love the idea of a back pack diaper bag, especially when you have a toddler as well. You got that right “hands free” so important. Also loved that you mentioned items for mom… Perfect !!!

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