What are some Diaper bag must-haves? As a mom, you need to be prepared for any crazy situation that could happen. Taking a baby out can be challenging, especially when you’re not prepared.
There were plenty of times when I took my son out and forgot to pack an extra outfit. No extra outfit = DISASTER. Period.
In this blog post, I’ll go over the best budget-friendly diaper bags. Then we’ll go over the most important essentials to always carry around with you.
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Affordable Diaper Bags
If you’re a young parent like me, chances are you have a lower-paying job and need affordable options. Diaper bags can be extremely costly. I went through Amazon and found some of the most affordable highly reviewed diaper bags.
Habopet Diaper Bag
This diaper bag includes 12 functional pockets to carry everything you need on a budget. There are insulated bottle pockets as well as a pocket for wet wipes. This lightweight diaper bag comes in 4 different designs at a low price!
Tethys Diaper bag
This affordable diaper bag includes 20 spacious pockets. This bad is perfect for when your kid(s) are young and can be continued to be used. Although the bag only comes in one color the features make it worth it! Not only is it waterproof there is also a parent pocket for you to store your laptop, tablet, or cell phone.
BeautyLivoor Diaper bag
BeautyLivoor offers an impressive diaper bag for the price. This bag includes 14 pockets as well as a USB phone charging port. The bag unfolds to be a changing table. Clips to hang the bag on a stroller are included as well
What are some diaper bag must-haves?
About 8 diapers
I’ve found this number is perfect. On average (depending on how long you’re out of the house) you’ll likely use 2-3 diapers. 4 is great to have for accidents such as a blowout or spill. The rest of the diapers are for extra measure for the days you forget to pack more diapers and just grab the bag and go.
The worst feeling is being gone and realizing that you forgot to pack more diapers. 8 is almost perfect because it’s just enough but not taking up too much space.
2 extra outfits
I recommend grabbing two extra outfits whenever you’re leaving the house. It’s the same concept with diapers. Accidents happen with babies so have a backup for the backup. This will save you on those days when everything goes wrong!
Bottle
Your baby will get hungry/thirsty. From 0-6 months be prepared to have a bottle of milk ready for them. From 6-12 I often times brought a bottle of water for when my baby was thirsty.
Nursing cover
If you are breastfeeding and you’re shy like I was, I recommend getting a good nursing cover that will stay on while the baby eats. After about 6-8 months your baby will get used to going longer stretches without nursing so it is not as essential down the line. I also ended up getting better with nursing and being more confident using my shirt to cover when needed.
Here are some nursing covers I recommend:
Teething toys/supplies
From 4-6 months or even earlier your baby will start teething. Teething is very uncomfortable for poor babies so it’s great to have some options to help soothe teething. Here are my favorite teething products that my son loved.
Toys
One of the biggest diaper bag must-haves is toys. After about 4 months toys are good to have to keep your baby entertained and happy. The happy number with toys is 3-4 small toys that your baby enjoys. Here are some of my son’s favorite diaper bag-friendly toys.
Snacks
For babies ages 6-12 months, it’s important to always carry around some snacks. Snacks can make a mess in your bag if you’re filling it too full (like you’ll likely need to) so I recommend a mess-free snack holder.
Blanket
A light blanket is always nice to have. Sometimes your little one will want a nap in your arms or they’ll just simply get cold.
Pacifier
My son was never a fan of pacifiers, but I can see this being very important for babies who love them. Make sure you have an extra pacifier in your diaper bag just in case!
Sunscreen
Your baby’s skin is very sensitive. I recommend always having spf 100 sunscreen on you at all times. Keep one in the car, house, and in your diaper bag!
What are your favorite Diaper Bag Must-haves?
I hope this post helped any new mamas. Let me know below your favorite diaper bag must-haves! I’d love to see if there are any suggestions I haven’t thought of.
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