Indeed a very essential thing to have after having a baby, because a diaper bag is not just a bag. It gives you easy access to grab all the things you want even when you are holding your little one.
Babies need a lot of gear, therefore your diaper bag must have lots of pockets to fit all the stuff. Here I will list all the essential items you must need to stock up in your diaper bag.
Diaper bag checklist
Diapering Essentials
Feeding
Hot water Thermos
Burping cloth
Bibs
Silicon feeder (for 6 months plus babies)
Handkerchief
Sipper
Baby spoon
Nursing Cover for Breastfeeding (if breastfeeding)
If the baby is on a solid diet, then try to carry the food in a steel container and pour in the spoon feeder at the time of eating.
Read here: 5 Ways to Increase Breast Milk Supply
Extra set of clothes
Baby - 2 sets (top, bottom, socks, mittens, caps)
Mom- 1 set
Snacks
Take anything healthy for both you and your older tot
Other Necessary items
Sanitizer
Liquid hand wash (small)
Baby toy or rattle
Pacifier (if you use for your baby)
Baby blanket
Baby hat (if it's too hot outside)
Extra small bags or fold-able sling bags (it good to carry extra bags incase your diaper bag has no space in returning)
Band-aids and some ointments (it's good to have when you are going out with a toddler)
Your personal items- purse, wallet, keys, medical documents, etc.
Why do you need a diaper bag?
New moms always question why there is a need for a diaper bag when we can keep all the baby’s stuff in regular bags as well? Surely, you can keep all the baby's necessary items, but it's challenging to grab things from the bag while you are with a tiny human.
Diaper bags are designed in such a way that you can easily access each and every thing without any hussle. You can take out wipes or your phone while sitting in a car and nursing your baby.
Believe me, once you use the diaper bags, it will be your best friend and your outing with the baby will become super smooth. It's really a good idea to have a diaper bag and keep each and every baby's stuff organised and segregated in one bag.
How to choose a sturdy Diaper Bag?
There are many diaper bags available online. Unless your favorite brand, style and color, always look for the diaper bags having:
good quality padded broad straps
multiple pockets
good base, that stand up its own
high quality zipper closure
waterproof material
Here is a tip for moms, while buying a diaper bag keep daddy in mind as well. Choose a unisex, style and color of diaper bag so that daddy can also carry it. Definitely, the husband will surely feel awkward carrying a bag which will look like a makeup bag, therefore choose a style that suits both of you.
I choose to buy navy blue color, backpack style Motherly Diaper Bag. This bag has so many pockets to fit all the necessary items like an insulated bottle pocket, wipes, phone, water bottle. You can keep formula milk can, dress, diaper, your items easily inside the bag as it's so roomy and have so many sections inside to keep everything well organised. The diaper bag is made using waterproof material, so you do not have to worry about any kind of leakage. The straps are padded which give you zero stress on your shoulder and you will love to carry it. You can carry this diaper bag as both, tote as well as a backpack. Another best part of this bag is you can easily wash it as well. There are many color variations to choose, and a stylish pattern to be carried easily by Daddies as well.
There are many similar diaper bags available online as well. Here I am listing some of them. I reviewed the Motherly diaper bag because currently I am using this and I find this cheaper than others. More or less other brands also have the same bag having similar features, so you can choose one for you depending upon your budget.
Hope this article will help you in stocking up the baby essentials in the diaper bag and give you a clear view to buy a sturdy and stylish diaper bag for you. Do not forget to subscribe to Moms Review Pad for more articles on pregnancy, baby-care, postpartum.
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