When you envision your first outing with your baby, you might have a slight panic attack — how in the world will I stuff the nursery into a diaper bag? At least, that was my first concern.
From newborns to toddlers to preschoolers and on, it seems that we will always need to take the whole house with us on any excursion. Whatever happened to those days of just grabbing our wallet and cell phone to go to the store? Those glorious days are now reserved for only when our partners stay home with the little one. Buh bye.
Yes, with a baby you will need to bring several items, but it will not be the entire house or even the nursery. What to pack in your diaper bag are the essentials and nothing more — well, except for maybe a tumbler of coffee. Coffee is an essential after all.
What to pack in a diaper bag: Newborn essentials
Best diaper bags
When choosing a diaper bag, go for the one that fits your needs and traveling style. Mom Jessica B. knew that she wanted a backpack for ease of access. “I needed a sturdy diaper bag," she previously told Mom.com, "one that was a backpack. I knew I wanted to babywear, so having a backpack was ideal!"
Your diaper bag should not seem like a complicated maze of pockets, nor should it be a vast ocean of loose items. Choose the right one for you.
Hap Tim Multi-Function Large Baby Diaper Bag
This bag is not only cute to look at, but it breathes functionality with smartly placed pockets that hold all of your baby gear.
Caraa Medium Baby Bag
From waterproof material to insulated pockets, the designers made all of the right choices for this trendy but practical bag.
Skip Hop Weekender Diaper Bag
If you know that you will travel a lot with your baby, then this roomy diaper bag will be the perfect fit as it sits atop your rolling luggage.
Baby Diaper Bag Backpack with Changing Station
Make that day trip occur with more ease while you easily change your baby in this traveling changing station.
