What Should I Take In The Diaper Bag When I Go Out? – Being Parents

A baby needs a lot of things. Therefore, one of the most common questions mothers ask themselves is what to pack in the diaper bag when they go for a walk with their baby.

If it’s been a while since you’ve been a mom, these items are likely to multiply “just in case”. However, you need to stop for a moment. You must think carefully about the items you should take in the diaper bag when you go out with your baby, especially if you are only going out for a few moments.

The essential things to take in the diaper bag

• Layers. You don’t need to take the whole package. Make arrangements for the time you are going to be away from home. In proportion, put on the necessary layers. If you are just going for a walk with the baby, 2 or 3 diapers will be more than enough.

• A lollipop.   Carrying a pacifier with a spare never hurts. Children throw them to the ground or lose them quite easily.
• A changing mat. Bringing a cloth or a cloth to change it is an essential accessory in the changing bag when you go out. Indeed, it is a fundamental tool for the hygiene of the child when it is necessary to change it in an establishment.
• Wipes. You can use   wet wipes in almost all situations. Clean the baby’s bottom, a stain… These packages do not take up much space in the diaper bag. In addition, they can save you from many situations.

But also…

• Arnica against blows. If your baby is starting to grow and take their first steps, hitting and falling will start to be a part of your daily life. Therefore, taking a tube of arnica in the diaper bag never hurts.
• A bib. If your walk coincides with your child’s mealtime, a bib will be needed so that the clothes don’t end up stained.
• A change of clothes. Often, the bib fails to avoid all the stains   on the clothes. Therefore, bringing a change of clothes for the baby is one of the essential items to put in the diaper bag.
• Sun protection. This is very important in the summer, but necessary at any time of the year outside of the summer period. Although the sun’s rays are not as strong as in summer, they are dangerous for the baby’s skin at all times.

• Disposable bags. Even consider taking 2-3 disposable bags when you go out for a walk with the baby as it never hurts. They are useful for anything: storing dirty clothes, throwing diapers in an emergency …
• Water. A bottle of water or a full bottle in case the child is thirsty.

Things you can’t live without when you’re dating your baby

• Medication. Unless the baby is sick and you only walk around with him, you do not need to be equipped with medication or the thermometer.
• Specific wipes for each part of the body. Indeed, as we said before, it is always good to carry a pack of wipes, but you should use others.

• A comb or a brush. Many mothers consider it essential in the bag, but it doesn’t have to be. If the child has bad hair, nothing bad will happen, it’s a child and we can always style it with our hands.
• A lot of toys. It is normal that the baby, growing up, wants to take a toy with him. Indeed, we must let him choose one or two of them.
• Perfume. Before leaving, it is best to perfume the baby because the bottle could spill in the bag.

Now that you know the essentials and those which are not, you can adapt them and make a list. Every baby is unique and they need a series of essentials in the diaper bag.