I remember when we had our first baby and we packed our diaper bag with everything but the kitchen sink and had a period of trial and error trying to figure out what worked best for us.
If I’m being honest, our current diaper bag usually consists of diapers and wipes shoved into whatever bag we have on hand. But if we are planning a day out and about, we do our best to keep our diaper bag stocked for whatever we may need – plus snacks, because well toddlers.
Below is a list of our diaper bag “essentials”:
Diapering
Diapers
Wipes
Diaper balm/cream
Changing mat
Hand sanitizer
For Baby
Receiving blanket (doubles as nursing cover or burp cloth)
5 in 1 Cover (for high chairs, shopping carts, etc.)
Bib (for drooling or eating)
Extra change of clothes
Toys/Teethers
For Mom
Extra shirt
Hair ties
Chapstick
Health/Misc.
Waterproof bag
First aid kit
Optional
Pacifiers
Pacifier Clip
Nursing pads
Sunscreen
Hat
Depending on different activities or weather this may change a little, but hopefully this gets you started on the right track. Whether you’re a first time mom or more “seasoned”, I think this list can help you along your way!
