From need-to-haves to highly suggested items (learn from my mistakes), this is everything you need to consider having in a diaper bag as a first-time mom on-the-go. (This list contains affiliate links.)
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The Bag 👜
Always Packed ⭐️
Recommended, but Not Required 💪
Special Occasions 💎
For When Accidents Happen 🙈
The Bag 👜
Bag options from the everyday to special occasions.
The diaper bag of your dreams. Super versatile interior storage options, easy to clean material. Comes in lots of different color options.
Dagne Dover Gender-Neutral Baby Bags | Diaper Bag Backpacks and Shoulder Bags
Everyday option for a diaper bag that works just as hard as you do.
Lands' End Open Top Canvas Tote Bag
Nice having a more elevated diaper bag option for special nights out and occasions.
Mina Baie | Harlow Vegan Midi
Elevated tote for less. Great option for special nights out!
Dreubea Women's Soft Faux Leather Tote Bag
Always Packed ⭐️
The essentials. No questions asked.
Absolute must-have for your diaper bag — keep clean items clean and dirty items separate. Game changer for helping to stay organized.
Mushie Water Resistant Wet Bag
The best diaper, hands down. Ultra soft, fast wicking, highly absorbent with clean ingredients. Minimizes leaks, blowouts, and diaper rash.
Coterie Diapers | Pricing, Cost, Reviews
The same large, thick Coterie wipe I love, only in a convenient travel-size pack.
The Wipe by Coterie | Travel Size
Travel with ease with pre-measured formula at your fingertips.
Dr. Brown's Formula Dispenser - Pink | Babylist Shop
Antimicrobial, easily accessible bag charm for holding pacifiers or small toys.
Caraa Black Nylon Antimicrobial Baby Pacifier Holder
My newborn was obsessed with these. Bought a bunch of different pacifiers and she preferred the original one from the hospital.
Philips Avent Soothie 0-3m - Green - 4pk
Quality pacifier clip made with water resistant linen and silicone. Comes in an assortment of colors!
Mushie | Linen Pacifier Clip 2-Pack
On the go holder for disposable diaper trash bags.
Ubbi On The Go Bag Dispenser - Gray
For when you’re on the go and there isn’t a trash can in sight. Large, can fit multiple diapers, odor-blocking.
Ubbi On The Go Lavender Scented Waste Bags, 12 Rolls
Easy to clean and fold away changing pad.
Ubbi Standalone Changing Mat - Gray
Super absorbent and soft. A spare cloth lives in my diaper bag.
Soft and lightweight. Excellent to have for use as a blanket or to lay down for the baby to lay of play on.
Baby's First Natural Mini Animal Organic Cotton Gauze Baby Swaddle Blankets, Set of 3
You never know when you need to attach a toy or pacifier to a car seat or stroller.
Andy Bear Silicone Baby Toy Safety Straps
I always keep a pair in my bag for just in case moments.
Safety 1st Fold-Up Nail Clippers - 2pk
Silicone teether with easy to grasp ring. Dishwasher safe.
Mushie | Bunny Teether
Silicone teether bracelets. Dishwasher safe. Great to have for the teething phase.
Mushie | Pearl Teether Bracelet
Special Occasions 💎
Items you won’t need every day, but come in handy when you do.
Noise-canceling headphones come in clutch at sporting events, concerts, and any other high-energy atmospheres. Adjustable strap and super comfortable for baby. Comes in a variety of colors too.
Alpine | Muffy Baby Headphones
Perfect for sunny days! They are super flexible, which makes them great to withstand accidentally getting crushed in the diaper bag or car seat.
COCOSAND Polarized Baby Sunglasses 0-24M
Perfect portable option to turn nearly any chair into a high chair. Conveniently folds up and easy to carry.
liuliuby Compact Portable Baby High Chair
Added protection for carts and restaurant high chairs! Super compact.
Suessie Shopping Cart & High Chair Cover Blue
For When Accidents Happen 🙈
…and they happen to the best of us.
Pro tip: Keep a spare double-zip pajama in your diaper bag for inevitable accidents. I love getting baby clothes from Carter’s. Quality clothing, fast shipping!
Carter's: Baby, Toddler, and Children's Clothes
Helps prevent set-in stains!
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray 4oz
Must have for on-the-go! Accidents happen, stains don’t.
Tide To Go Stain Remover Pen - 3ct/1.01 fl oz
Pro tip: Keep an extra bib or two in your bag. I love that these have 3 snap options so you always have the best fit with your growing babe.
10-Pack Baby Neutral Stars & Moons Jersey Bandana Bibs
