What’s in YOUR Diaper Bag?

If you’re anything like Bailey, you were excited to neatly pack up your cute new diaper bag in preparation for your little bundle of joy to enter the world! While that nicely packed bag never looked organized ever again, it did come in handy over and over again! Here are Mama-recommended diaper bags and packing essentials that you may find helpful as you pack your new, trusty diaper bag!

Many of these smaller items can be obtained for free if you sign up for pregnancy kits or registries like through Target, Walmart, Amazon, Bump Life, etc. Heads up to readers: as an Amazon Associate, Millburn Mamas and Minis earns from qualifying purchases linked below. However, Bailey chose items that she has either used personally or were recommended by the Mamas community!

• Packing Recommendations

  • Diapers

    • for younger babies, pack one for every hour you’ll be away from the house

    • for older babies and toddlers, you may only need a few

  • Changing pad (check if your diaper bag comes with one)

    • disposable ones can be purchased

    • spare pad can be purchased

  • Wipes

  • Disposable trash bags / doggy poop bags

  • 2 ounce formula bottles (if you use ready-to-feed formula)

    • with disposable nipples or try this 10 pack from Walmart

    • 8 ounce bottles are also available as your baby drinks more

  • 2 spare outfits (shirt/onesie, pants, socks)

  • Baby sweater

  • Swaddle to use as a sun cover or a blanket

  • Healthy, yet easy snacks

  • Quick Grab bag:

    • Diaper cream

    • Sunscreen

    • Body lotion

    • Orajel

    • Infant Tylenol

  • Hand sanitizer

  • Disposable burp cloths

  • Disposable bibs for older babies and toddlers

  • Empty sippy cup for toddlers (to fill with water, juice, milk that you purchase while you’re out)

  • Highlights “Hello” magazine (indestructible books)

  • Small toys or books depending on the child’s age

  • Pacifier / binky

    • 0-6 months

    • 6-18 months

  • Hand wipes

  • Sanitizer wipes - these ones are meant for breast pumps but I also use them on tables and chairs

Unique Options

1. Portable White Noise Machine: Great for naptime on-the-go (e.g., Yogasleep Hushh).

2. Emergency Card: With baby’s details, allergies, and contact info, just in case. Here is alternative link, as well.

3. Multi-Use Cover: Can work as a nursing cover, car seat cover, or high chair cover.

4. Diaper Bag Organizer Pouches: For a super organized interior, like Itzy Ritzy packing cubes.

5. Baby-Wearing Wrap or Sling: Compact enough to toss in the bag but a lifesaver for hands-free holding.

6. Portable Phone Charger: For parents needing to charge on the go.

Top Diaper Bags Recommendations

1. Dagne Dover Wade Neoprene Diaper Tote

2. Small LL Bean Boat and Tote

3. Skip Hop Forma Backpack: Affordable, spacious, and well-organized with separate packing cubes.

4. Dagne Dover Indi Diaper Backpack: Stylish, minimalist design with tons of compartments.

5. Freshly Picked Classic Diaper Bag: Sleek, fashionable, and versatile as a backpack or crossbody.

6. Itzy Ritzy Boss Diaper Bag Backpack: Durable, fashionable, and designed with thoughtful pockets.

7. Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag: Great for minimalist parents on shorter outings.