As our babes grow and evolve, so does the diaper bag we tote along with them! Less is needed; like fewer outfit changes and a smaller amount of diapers (thankfully they go through less and less), but there are still those things we just are better off not leaving home without! For example, wipes will always be a part of my hand bag, they just come in way to handy; I use them for everything!!
Mommy Know’s Best recently asked me to spill the contents of my diaper bag (knowing I’ve got a couple of their goods on hand as well of course!), and so I laid it all out there in this video. Thankfully, even after our summer road trip, it wasn’t too bad… I was afraid it would be full of too many crazy random items. When digging through the bottom of the bag, I found a few extra things like a nail file, pen and highlighter; but basically what you see is what you get in this diaper bag that I’ve been using for years now and carry for my toddling little one.
A few essentials for an efficient toddler diaper bag:
- Snacks! I try to always keep something on hand, because no one likes to be hangry, and toting a hangry child along is even worse.
- Diapers and wipes are still a must in our lives, and even once we’re past the diapering stage (which won’t be for awhile yet), I still like to carry wipes with me… from wiping down the car, to dirty fingers and messy faces, they just come in handy.
- Sun protection. While sunglasses aren’t really a necessity for my babe (I do feel like they are for me though, with sensitive eyes it can be hard for me to see without them on a truly bright day!), having sunscreen on hand is! I usually have some kind of sunscreen in my bag or in the car for any impromptu outings under the sun.
- Ointment. I love this natural ointment that we made and there are a few other natural ones that we’ve found and the great thing is that they can be used for more than just your babe’s bum. I keep mine on hand for all of our kiddos bumps and scrapes, rashes and even to use as a carrier for applying essential oils!
- We make our own sanitizing spray and love it! I’m able to use it for just about everything; our hands and any surfaces we need to make sure are clean.
- This maternity belt is the perfect gift for expecting mamas, and the great thing is that you can use it postpartum as well; it’s an amazing support especially when traveling and hiking like we recently were.
What’s in YOUR diaper bag?! Do spill. 😉
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Sapana V says
Baby wipes, nappy cream and sanitizer are must to add in the diaper bag.
Tabitha Blue says
Totally agree!! Even if you had nothing else with you! haha
Fatima says
I’m obsessed with your kitchen!!! Also can’t leave without snacks in the diaperbag haha
Name (required)kristen says
Love your diaper bag! Your little one is adorable!
Anna Barton says
I have the same diaper bag! Love it! And yeah – wipes are must. Always. haha I’ll have to try that ointment for my youngest! xo
Aly Funk says
This is such a great list! I always have bug spray with me too because my littlest one usually has a bad reaction to mosquitoes and I never know how it’s going to be when we go places.
Sheila says
I love your diaper bag! I need to keep a sanitizer spray in mine, I always forget. My bag is mostly full of snacks, ha!
Gillian says
Your diaper bag is SO cute! I love diaper bags that just look like purses and not something that came straight from babies-r-us! 🙂
Rachel says
All of these things – YES! I always have so many ‘snacks’ in my bag for the kiddos. lol
Jessica Lynn Antley says
Thanks for share what you carry on your Diaper bag. Its help my sister. I share this post with her.
Sophia Baker says
Hi Tabitha, loving your bright and happy photos!! Such a great post to help new mommies. Our little one is growing up now so our contents in our backpack diaper bag is slowly reducing 🙂 But we never leave without nappies, wipes, extra clothes, nappy bags, a muslin wrap (so handy for so many things), bottles and snacks (which is often used as bribery haha).
Sophia says
Your baby looks so cute!! 🙂 Love your diaper bag too!! I need one 🙂
Rose says
Hey Tabitha this is awesome and your daughter is cute. You need to update the lists as you can many other items likes wipes, books to name a few.
Emily says
Nice bag but I think the baby is cuter =)
Mia says
Aww your baby is so cute
and I cannot agree more. You need a diaper bag and changing mat. OMG I dont know what I would have done without the diaper bag. It is a life saviour when you have to carry all your stuff in just one bag