When you get ready to take your baby for an outing, here’s what you’ll need in that all-important diaper bag:
- Diapers
- Wipes
Use a travel-wipe container or put wipes in a Ziploc bag, which will take up less space and still keep wipes moist - Changing pad
Most diaper bags will come with one of these - Bibs
One or two. Use bibs with Velcro instead of ties; that way you can put them on with one hand - Extra set of clothing
Pack a complete set for baby, and an extra shirt for mom - Bottle
Bring bags of frozen breastmilk which will thaw well under warm water or, when baby is older, can be used to hold cereal - Bottled water
For you to drink or to add to the bottle to feed your baby - Snacks
For you and baby as she grows - Binky
If baby uses one - Toys
Rattle, favorite stuffed toy - Receiving blanket
- Camera
Or your smartphone! - Antibacterial hand cleaner
- Cosmetic-type bag
For baby Orajel, extra pacifier, and nail clippers - Empty Ziploc bags
For the unexpected diaper change while you’re out and there’s no place to dispose of the diaper
Source: The Organized Mom by Stacey Crew
Duo Luxe French Stripe
Skip Hop
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Amara Shoulder Bag
House of Botori
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Gray Floret Backpack
JJ Cole
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Abby
Timi & Leslie
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What are your diaper-bag essentials? Comment below!
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