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What’s in My Diaper Bag as a First Time Mom
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items Leaving the house with a baby is overwhelming, especially when you have no clue what you are doing. As a first time mom, I found the items I feel like are a necessity and put them all in this list. I hope this helps you feel like you can concur the w...
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Items for mom
Items for baby
Random extras
Items for mom
There are sooo many diapers bags to choose from, but this bag has been the top of my list. It has so many pockets to help keep all your necessities organized.
Diaper Backpack with Laptop Sleeve in Black
I have these in my bag for when I want to clip it to the stroller or a shopping cart. They have come in handy so many times!
Stroller Straps for Diaper Bag (Set of 2)
I always keep my nursing cover in the diaper bag for coverage when I’m out and about. It gives me and baby peach to nurse whenever and wherever we are. I love this one because I can look at baby while still having both hands free.
Muslin Nursing Cover for Baby Breastfeeding, Soft & Breathable Breastfeeding Cover for Mom by Comfy Cubs - Lace Pink
I always am sure to have extra hair ties in my bag. I love this brand because it’s silk and gentle on my hair… I have to save every strand I can. Postpartum hair loss is real!
Harriet Pure Silk Assorted Scrunchies - Slip | Ulta Beauty
A claw clip is a necessity in my bag. So easy and fast for throwing your hair up and getting it out of the way when trying to nurse or hold your baby. Plus it’s a cute and popular way to style your hair.
Rose Tortoise Jellyfish Claw Clip - The Hair Edit | Ulta Beauty
Most used lip gloss! I have almost every flavor, but who doesn’t! It’s a must have for making me feel more put together and helps keep my lips moisturized at the same time.
Lip Butter Balm, Vanilla
I love these disposable pads. They are soft and you can hardly tell they are in your bra. I always keep extras in the diaper bag because you never know when you might leak through the ones you already have on… or if you walk out of the house without ...
Momcozy Bamboo Fiber Disposable Nursing Pads, 120
I always keep a mini of my favorite fragrance oil. I wear this pheromone oil every day, so having a mini one in the diaper bag helps me do a quick refresh to smell good!
Original 8ml Roll-On - Riddle Oil
Items for baby
I always always always have extra pacifiers in the bag… you never know if one will get lost, thrown on the ground, or stuck under your sleeping baby. Having another one will always be helpful.
Bibs Colour Latex Pacifier - 0-6 Months - Size 1 - 2pk - Haze/Blossom
This is my babies most favorite toy!! It crinkles, it rattles, and it has a teether ring on it. I love keeping it in the diaper bag because it’s thin, flat, and doesn’t take up much space, but so entertaining for her!
Crinkle Toy with Teether | Itzy Ritzy® | Unique Sensory Toy
Another favorite toy for my baby! Easy for her to grab and play with. Such a nice teether because it has many different textures!
Arudyo Baby Silicone Teething Toys BPA Free
Another toy that’s a must when out and about. It rattles and the soft silicone bear face is the perfect toy for her to either suck on or teeth with.
Sweetie Rattle™ Silicone Teether
I love this portable changing pad. You can put your wipes and your diapers in and just take this small bag to wherever you are going to change your baby. So convenient and easy to grab!
Diaper Change Pads
I always keep a smaller package of wipes in the diaper bag. Then I know I have enough, but it doesn’t make my bag too heavy.
Pampers Sensitive Baby Wipes - 36ct
These are my favorite diapers. So so absorbent and help prevent those car seat blowouts. I always have at least 4-5 diapers in my diaper bag… you can never have too many!!
Millie Moon Luxury Disposable Diapers - Size 2 - 96ct
I always have a simple change of clothes for baby in the diaper bag. Things happen… spit up, blowout, or the pee during a diaper change… having an extra set of clothes for baby is a must. I love H&M for their baby clothes. Affordable and the good...
3-piece Room-to-Grow Set
I also keep just one of two basic onesies in the diaper bag as well. It’s a quick change of clothes as well as being able to add an additional layer in case it’s a little cooler than expected when you are out and about.
5-pack Wrapover Bodysuits
A must have in my diaper bag. I keep at least three in there. My baby would spit up a lot when younger, so having lots of clean ones on hand was super important. It also kept family and friends that were holding her clean and free of spit up!
Burp Cloths
Random extras
I always have some sanitizing wipes on me. Going into cold and flu season, I try to wipe highly touches surfaces down before baby or myself touch them. I want to keep her health as much as possible.
Clorox Fresh Disinfecting Wipes Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - 9ct
I always have hand sanitizer in my diaper bag. I either use it for myself or someone else, but if I’m out and about I want clean hands touching my baby. You never know what germs are on your hands!!
Moisturizing and Uplifting Hand Sanitizer Sprays
I keep this nasal aspirator in the diaper bag as well. I’m a NICU nurse and we use these in the hospital often and you never know if there’s an emergency and you need one.
Safety 1st Large Nasal Aspirator