Yes, it's an essential when you're about to go out with baby. Here are all my recommendations and suggestions, plus a full list of what to put in it.
Choosing a good bag
We find a lot of them shoulder bag. Personally, I didn't like it too much. I find the bag always slips off my shoulders and I find it rather cumbersome. My favorite? The backpack is just great and it allows me to have my hands free.
You can:
- buy one that is designed to be a diaper bag (starting from $40)
- or simply reuse a backpack (ideally with several pockets to divide the container and waterproof).
What to put inside?
□ Diaper
□ Changing pad
□ Baby wipes
□ Small bag to put dirty diapers or dirty clothes
□ Hand sanitizer
□ Change of clothes
□ Burp cloth
□ Washcloth
□ Breastfeeding cover (if you wish and it makes you more comfortable)
□ Blanket for swaddling
□ Pacifiers (if you want)
□ Tylenol (always good to have just in case)
□ Snack and water for mum (for a long outing)
⭐️ Tip#1
Often, I only take the diaper bag when I go out with baby (and no purse ). Less things to cary and to loss. For the first month, I therefore add a few more sanitary pads and nursing pads.
⭐️ Tip #2
I hide diapers and baby wipes under one of the seats in my car. If I forgot my bag, it's very practical! Because of course, the time I forget my diaper bag, my little baby will have a massive poop!
⭐️Tip #3
After an outing, I make sure as much as possible to restock my diaper bag. So the next time I want to go out with baby, I can do it easily and with less hassle😉
Tada! You are ready.
I wish you a birth in full confidence
Karine
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