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13 diaper bag essentials for a day out with your baby
Diapers: Pampers Swaddlers
These diapers provide the best leak protection and comfort, available up to a Size 7. They are soft on your baby’s skin, highly absorbent and come with a wetness indicator, so you’ll easily know when it’s time for a new diaper.
Wipes: Pampers Sensitive Wipes
These wipes are a popular choice for both parents and hospitals. They are 20% thicker than other wipes, making them feel soft while remaining sturdy enough to handle tough messes. They are fragrance-free, hypoallergenic and made with 99% purified water.
Diaper cream: Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment
Aquaphor is an effective multipurpose solution for your baby’s skincare needs. It helps relieve diaper rash and soothes irritated skin. Its skin-friendly gentle formula is free of dyes, preservatives and fragrances.
A 3-ounce tube is the perfect size for your diaper bag.
Disposal bags: Mom Easy Diaper Disposal Bags
These biodegradable poop bags are perfect for those inopportune moments when your baby has an extra-dirty diaper. They are high-quality, sturdy and easy to open. These bags conceal smells, in case you have to store dirty diapers or soiled clothes until you get a chance to dispose of them.
Baby blanket: Aden + Anais Swaddle Baby Blanket
These classic muslin blankets are soft and versatile. Their generous size and breathable fabric make for easy swaddling, but you can also use them as a blanket, a burp cloth, a pram cover or a nursing cover. They are built to last and maintain quality, no matter how many times they go through a wash.
Changing pad: Lil Fox Portable Diaper Changing Pad
If you want to make diaper duty a little easier, this waterproof portable changing pad can be unfolded with one hand and has pockets to store diaper essentials. It’s cushioned with a memory foam pillow to give your baby extra comfort during a change. You can find it in multiple patterns and colors.
Bib: Bumkins SuperBib
If you’re planning to give your toddler a snack or meal while you’re out, a washable bib keeps them a bit more clean. These lightweight, waterproof bibs from Bumkins have a helpful catch-all front pocket for solid snacks, and are available in a variety of lively patterns.
Formula dispenser: Tommee Tippee Travel Formula Dispensers
Save space in your diaper bag with these formula dispensers from Tommee Tippee, which fit snugly inside the bottle for easy, mess-free feeding prep. Each package includes six dispensers that hold enough formula for a 9-ounce bottle.
Extra clothes: Simple Joys by Carter’s Baby 2-Pack Sleep and Play
You never know when spills, spit-ups or a diaper blowout will require a change of clothing. Keep it simple and pack an extra sleeper or bodysuit, depending on the time of the year. These soft-but-durable cotton coveralls by Simple Joys by Carter’s come in a handy two-pack.
Snack cup: Brave Justice Kids Co. Snack Attack Container Cup
Healthy snacks are essential for growing tots. The Snack Attack collapsible silicone container with snap-on lid, has flexible flaps that lets your baby or toddler to grab a few snacks without spillage.
Sippy Cup: Munchkin Miracle 360 Trainer Cup
This sippy cup uses an innovative design that lets toddlers drink from all sides of the cup instead of a straw or a spout, helping to ease the transition from bottle to a drinking cup. With easy-to-grip curved handles and an easy-to-clean, spillproof design, it’s a great option for your diaper bag.
Sunscreen: Baby Bum Mineral Sunscreen Face Stick
Make sure to protect your baby’s sensitive skin from the sun. Consider a travel-friendly sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher, which is recommended for babies 6 months and older. The Baby Bum SPF 50 sunscreen stick is a lightweight, non-greasy mineral-based formula that’s free of fragrance and harsh chemicals. It’s easy to apply and tucks right into your bag.
Teething toy: Vulli’s Sophie La Girafe Soothing Teether
If your baby is teething, Sophie the Giraffe is an excellent toy that doubles as a teether.
Made of 100% natural rubber and food-grade paint, it’s perfectly safe for babies to chew on to soothe their sore gums
