what goes in a diaper bag

KariMichael · January 2011

I'm working on a gift for my college roomate, I bought the diaper bag she registered for and a small pack of diapers. What else would be good items to fill it up with. Maybe some mom items too.

This is my 1st so i've never used a diaper bag to know the important must have items.

Thanks!

Stephcara · January 2011

Everything!

For a newborn: diapers, wipes, diaper cream, towels, change of clothing (atleast 2), socks (one always falls off), extra bottle, manual breast pump, formula, pacifier. It all depends of the age/stage of baby and his/her needs. these are usually essentials. HTH.

Lisa102304 · January 2011

For Mom:

Chapstick

Small water bottle

Nursing pads (if she is nursing)

Snacks (fruit snacks, granola bar)

Small bottle lotion

For Baby:

Burp Cloth

Change of clothes

Paci (if she is using one)

Bib

Extra socks

IU_baby · January 2011

I always have:

diapers, wipes, Boogie wipes, diaper cream, baby lotion, Tide pen, Hand Sanitizer, changing pad.

When he was a newborn, I had an extra bottle, bottle of water, a formula dispenser, bib and nursing pads, change of clothing.

Now, I carry snacks, an extra sippy cup, books and toys. I only carry a change of clothing if we're going to be gone for a while.

seethesmiles · January 2011

Currently in my diaper bag: diapers, wipes, disposable changing pad covers, disposable bags for dirty diapers (I like Sassy brand), travel size desitin, wet wipes (for messy hands, spills), hand sanitizer, change of clothes for DS, small toys, band-aids, tissues, sippy cup (or bottle for newborn). I used to carry a small receiving blanket in there, too, when DS was a newborn. Now that he's older and eating table food, I also have snack cups filled with non-messy snacks, disposable placemats, a fork and spoon, and a bib.

DonnaMartinGraduates · January 2011

If you just want to add a few fuin things I would say a travel wipes case, some Shout wipes, hand sanitizer, little diaper trash bags/dispenser, hand lotion, baby Tylenol & thermometer, a pair of socks, burp cloth and a msall rattle or toy.

BecauseICan · January 2011

For a newborn I'd add diapers, wipes (the small travel cases are nice), travel size lotion and hand sanitizer, kleenex, burp cloths, pacifier keeper/holder, bite-sized ritz, etc. for mom (esp. if she's nursing), extra outfit for baby (and I always carried one for me too), changing pad (disposable ones are nice for public restrooms), diaper disposal bags...gosh, it's hard to remember, LOL. And I'd even put in a formula/snack dispenser--she may not use it right away, but will in the future. You could also add a soft toy or rattle for when the baby is a little older.

jeffrae · January 2011

as much as you can cram in there! diapers, wipes, lanshinoh cream, chapstick, pacifier, burp cloths, spare onesie for baby, spare shirt for you, changing pad (disposable), toys, wallet, keys, sunglasses, brest pads, nursing cover, snacks for mom....

meghanchrisaz · January 2011

I think everyone covered everything. I just wanted to add that I like to keep everything separate with gallon sized zip-lock bags so if a bottle spilled everything in the bag would stay dry. I also kept a few extras in my diaper bag in case of a blowout etc. to keep the soiled clothes in if I wasn't going home right away.

kristennd · January 2011

I recently saw a diaper bag that had a contents checklist printed right on it, which I thought was a great idea. It's marketed for men but it's not like women are born with that knowledge either.

fluffybuns · January 2011

In mine right now there are: DIapers, wipes, tylenol, desitin, a&d ointment, extra binkies, burp rag, extra outfit, sippy cup, a few board books for entertainment. I'm probably missing some things.

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