8 Essentials for A Minimalist Diaper Bag
Note: This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you purchase using one of the links in this post, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you, Thanks for your support!Maybe this sounds crazy, but packing a diaper bag used to make me feel super overwhelmed. I felt like I had to have EVERYTHING at all times. But I've since realized that we didn't use most of it, so I downsized to a "Baby Go Bag." It makes me feel like my pre-baby spontaneous self. I can just grab and go!
JKLOL I was never spontaneous. See: planning crazy.BUT, when I first had Maddie, getting out of the house was like packing for a three day weekend. The diaper bag backpack was fully locked and loaded with anything and everything we could possibly need during the hour-long trip to Target.Then I got tired of always wearing a backpack like a camp counselor. And I realized that the 0-3 month clothes were still sitting in the backpack when she was 6 months old, sooooo we obviously weren't using them. I decided to downsize and realized that I actually only needed a few essentials. I narrowed things down to a small bag that I can just toss in my purse or even leave in the car!
What's always in the bag:
Wet/Dry Bag (To hold everything and in case of dirty clothes or diapers - these come in a pack of 2 for $10.99! I love that it has two sections too, so I can keep diaper stuff separate from toys and placemats. I also used these for pumping parts when I was nursing! They are obviously my fave.)
4-5 diapersTravel Baby Wipes (These little dispensers are refillable)Changing Mat (I use the one that came with my diaper bag, but the one linked here would be perf.)Disinfecting Wipes (I'm not a SUPER germaphobe, but Maddie puts her mouth on everything right now, so I give things that look grimy a swipe.)Sticky Disposable Placemats (Ultimate mom find. These things are awesome.)Wipeable/Plastic Toy (Like blocks - something easy to wipe off if it falls on the dirty restaurant floor!)Go-To Snack (These are the best - great for distraction and they do have some nutritional value, so I'll take it.)
What I keep in the car:
I do keep a change of clothes and a blanket for her in the car, but so far, I haven't ever had to use the clothes. I'm sure that public blowout is coming though ha.
What I throw in on the way out:
When we're headed out, I just throw in a bottle and formula and whatever other food she needs while we're out! Pretty easy! Now, I suppose I could just have all of these things in a diaper bag too, but this seems so much more minimal and easier to manage. I don't really need 3 blankets, 6 toys, gloves, sunglasses, diaper rash cream and 42 diapers, and I find that bigger bags tend to get filled, even if you don't really need everything inside.I hope this helps! Did I leave out any of your must haves? Let me know in the comments below!(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});