My Mary Poppins bag, a.k.a. my diaper bag, is a work in progress. I used to take everything but the kitchen sink when I left the house with Macey early on. I didn’t know what I would need, plus breastfeeding was messy and hard, so I always packed my bag to the brim! With Macey turning one soon (holy moly) I feel like I’ve finally learned to narrow down the items that end up in my diaper bag to only the essentials! I thought I’d share those items with you today.
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What’s In My Diaper Bag?
First, you’d probably like to know about the bag itself. I carry the Skip Hop Chelsea Downtown Chic Diaper Bag and have nothing but good things to say about it! Tons of storage, easy to carry, and goes with everything! I went back and forth about a backpack or an over the shoulder bag and I have to say I love the storage an over the shoulder bag provides. I do have a backpack that I use sometimes for smaller trips.
1. Diapers and Wipes | I had to list these first because…duh. I typically buy mine from Costco and specifically love the Kirkland brand!
2. My Wildbird Ring Sling | If you’ve been following my motherhood journey at all, you know I love being a part of the Wildbird flock! Baby snuggles are fleeting but I love how much Macey loves being close to me in these beautiful ring slings. I never leave the house without one of my slings. Many of Macey’s naps have been taken in these slings while we are out and about…and I wouldn’t trade those snuggles for anything!
Woodnymph with rose gold rings is pictured below. This is a double linen sling.
3. Happy Baby Organic Teething Wafers | Macey loves these and they helped get her ready to eat real food! Her favorite it the blueberry and purple carrot flavor. I never leave the house without about 100 of these because they make for a great distraction at the table if we go out to dinner or a snack in the car if she’s hangry. 😉
4. The RAW Products Heal Stick | A must! This stick is full of all sorts of yumminess; organic coconut oil, almond oil and vitamin E oil, beeswax, shea butter, organic calendula and chamomile flowers, and lavender essential oils. When Macey scratches herself with her fingernail or has a rash I pull out this stick and it works wonders!
5. Wash. It. Later. Bag | Mamas! Has your LO every had a blowout, big spill, or spit up while you are out and about? Wash. It. Later. makes a soak and save bag and ever since I discovered this company I have one with me at all times. Simple add water and your baby’s soiled clothes to the bag, which already includes a hypoallergenic soaking pod, seal it up, and stuff it back into your diaper bag to deal with later.
6. Shopping Cart / Nursing / Car Seat / High Chair Cover | Most recently I’ve been using this cover when I put Macey in the shopping cart, but I’ve used this as a car seat cover and a nursing cover, too!
7. A Jacket for Macey & Extra Change of Clothes | Necessary for those chilly afternoons and accidental blowouts or spills. This sweatshirt from @lynnvavancouver is my go-to warm layer to stash in my diaper bag for Macey because it’s a great weight and easily pack-able, it doesn’t take up too much space. I also typically have a onsie for sleeping stashed in there too.
8. Chapstick and Mints for Mom | These were always in my purse pre-baby so obviously I stash them in my diaper bag now. A necessity for me! 🙂 My favorites are EOS chapstick and the white Tic Tacs.
9. Silicone Teether with Bristles | Macey loves this teether and with her teeth coming in now, I find I reach for this more and more.
10. Click Lock Weighted Flexi Straw Trainer Cup | Any sippy cup will do but we’ve recently been using this one and loving it! It’s so cute to watch her learning to use a straw.
11. Plum Organics Baby Food Pouch | These are quick and easy snacks that are clean and easy to use. I always have one or two of these on hand. I also make my own and use this kit, it’s super easy to use!
12. Soothie Pacifier | I always have a spare pacifier or two on hand. 🙂 Macey doesn’t need these but it does help to get her to sleep!
I’d love to hear what you keep in your bag! Share with me below!
Jeannie says
SOooo organized!!!
Ruth says
Little Miss is just adorable! I love your chic bag. you definitely are rocking everything you need!
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Becca says
Thank Ruth!!! ❤️
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