2nd time moms: WTH to put in the diaper bag?

Mt2G1012 · October 2010

I know I don't need to bring anything to the hospital for her, except something to wear home, so this is more of a question for after that.

I have this huge diaper bag and I can't for the life of me, figure out what to put in it that would even come close to filling it up. This is what I have so far:

Diapers, wipes, paci, receiving blanket, 2 burp cloths, change of clothes, newborn mittens, extra pair of socks and hat. This doesn't even take up half of my bag. So 2nd time moms, what the heck do you put in yours?

t.bird · October 2010

diapers, wipes, extra paci, 2 receiving blankets, 2 burp cloths, change of clothes (x2), mylicon, diaper rash cream, tylenol, changing pad, plastic bags/ or wet begs (for dirty stuff), extra house key...and that's about it.

depending on how you're feeding this child- extra bottles, formula, ice pack, breastfeeding stuff- etc etc.

Molluskwrangler · October 2010

I'm not a second time mom but I know from experience with my brothers, a change of shirt for you. Just in case of baby spit up or leaking.

Ljojo · October 2010

Will you be BF? If not you will need a bottle and some formula. I also have hand sanitizer and some small toys if I need to keep DD busy for a little bit. When the baby gets older you wil want to carry some snacks and a sippy cup.

Mt2G1012 · October 2010

t.bird:
diapers, wipes, extra paci, 2 receiving blankets, 2 burp cloths, change of clothes (x2), mylicon, diaper rash cream, tylenol, changing pad, plastic bags/ or wet begs (for dirty stuff), extra house key...and that's about it.

depending on how you're feeding this child- extra bottles, formula, ice pack, breastfeeding stuff- etc etc.

I forgot to mention I put a wetbag in there and it comes with a changing pad. Plus the diaper bag will be a little more full once we start using our fuzzibunz. I plan to BF, so what would I need to bring for that? Maybe extra bra pads? Diaper rash cream and extra house key are good ones though. Thanks!

scoutkate · October 2010

In addition to what you have listed, I always carry the following:

Hand sanitizer, fold-up changing pad, diaper disposal bags, at least two bibs (B is a crazy drooler), gold bond baby powder (which I prefer to aquaphor, etc), nursing pads, wallet, keys, cell. When I still had pp bleeding I also carried pads. I've never had any trouble filling mine up!

MnM7608 · October 2010

At first, you'll probably want at least two changes of clothes for the baby, and at least an extra shirt and nursing pads for yourself. It will fill up eventually, especially once the baby starts on bottles and food and needs toys for entertainment when you go places. I also keep a tube of Balmex, hand sanitizer, and Lysol spray (just in case a changing table in a bathroom is super dirty). I also have my changing pad on the inside of the diaper bag, so that takes up some space for me, but I know for some people it's on the outside.

HUrquiza · October 2010

OP thanks for posting this... I have baby experience with my young cousins and such, but I never really had this thought cross my mind b/c their moms always had a bag packed!!

Yes

danssugahbugah · October 2010

I kept some tylenol/motrin and gas drops when DS was a new born. Also, keep some plastic bags (like grocery) in case you're in a place where you can't dispose of a dirty diaper immediately.

Mt2G1012 · October 2010

LovingBaz:
I'm not a second time mom but I know from experience with my brothers, a change of shirt for you. Just in case of baby spit up or leaking.

Good thinking!

Ljojo:
Will you be BF? If not you will need a bottle and some formula. I also have hand sanitizer and some small toys if I need to keep DD busy for a little bit. When the baby gets older you wil want to carry some snacks and a sippy cup.

Hand sanitizer and some toys are good ideas!

scoutkate:
In addition to what you have listed, I always carry the following:
Hand sanitizer, fold-up changing pad, diaper disposal bags, at least two bibs (B is a crazy drooler), gold bond baby powder (which I prefer to aquaphor, etc), nursing pads, wallet, keys, cell. When I still had pp bleeding I also carried pads. I've never had any trouble filling mine up!

Bibs! I forgot about those. My bag also comes with a little clutch that attaches to the diaper bag that I will put my wallet, etc in. Thanks!

MnM7608:
At first, you'll probably want at least two changes of clothes for the baby, and at least an extra shirt and nursing pads for yourself. It will fill up eventually, especially once the baby starts on bottles and food and needs toys for entertainment when you go places. I also keep a tube of Balmex, hand sanitizer, and Lysol spray (just in case a changing table in a bathroom is super dirty). I also have my changing pad on the inside of the diaper bag, so that takes up some space for me, but I know for some people it's on the outside.

2 changes of clothes also sounds like a good idea especially if we are out a while. I figured as baby gets older I will have more stuff in it, I just couldn't figure out what to fill it up with now!

Thanks everyone!

Mjmksb04 · October 2010

From my experience just for a diaper bag to use when you are out and about, all you need are diapers,wipes, a change of clothes for the baby, a bib and a couple of burp cloths. I have a huge diaper bag with tylenol, the nose suctioner, and a whole bunch of other stuff that we send to daycare, but if you are just running out to eat or the store you don't need a ton of stuff.

SpartanChick88 · October 2010

Excellent question! I never would have thought of an extra shirt for me or a can of Lysol!

t.bird · October 2010

ditto what scout said about the pp bleeding crap.

i carried extra pads & my squeeze bottle (a must have after vag deliveries) at all times.

and yeah- once you start using the cloth diapers your bag'll fill up- but for now the sposies won't take up that much room

yeah- hand sanitizer, extra breast shields, nip cream...are you pumping you think? cause if you're going to be out a lot then you'll probably just carry your pump & all bf'ing stuff goes in there. but if not then just the needed things can go in your diaper bag...

NillaWafers · October 2010

Man thank goodness for this post! I'm totally unprepared...

Kellina · October 2010

Looks like PP covered most anything! I like the scented bags for poopy diapers, and disposable changing table covers.

~*Sarah*~ · October 2010

pretty much what has been covered is what i am planning on. plus I always put a granola bar in there for mommy just in case. and i have used it on more than one occasion . GL. its weird im not even bringing a diaper bag to the hospital since there is no use for it. im just packing an outfit and blanket and a few pacis. thanks for posting this it got my wheels turning.

stillbeaksgirl · October 2010

if you have extra space, you may want to put your stuff in the bag. i hated carrying a diaper bag and a purse, so i ended up just throwing all my essentials into the diaper bag. also, the stuff will take up more room as LO grows. the diapers and outfits will keep getting bigger and taking up more room and later you'll add baby food and snacks to the bag. much later, when you're potty training, you'll likely need some kind of portable fold-up potty seat.

AgrippaRidesAgain · October 2010

For the newborn stage, I generally carried

4-5 diapers, wipes, change of clothes, washcloth (I used them as burp cloths--they're smaller and more packable), and a receiving blanket. Oh, and my purse stuff. I didn't see the point in carrying around a purse and a diaper bag.

Once he stopped pooping all the time, I didn't need as many diapers. But, I replaced those with toys. When he hit 6 months, then I had to start carrying around solid food and formula too (I only BFed for 6 months) so I had to move up to a bigger bag.

DS was a late spring baby, so I didn't have to worry about keeping him warm.

This time around, I have two Moby Wraps that I'm going to use. One will hang out in the bottom of my bag. I'm CDing this time, so I'll have those, plus a wet bag, and a warm blanket. Oh, and DS's water/snacks/extra diaper.

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