diaper bag essentials

figuring out the diaper bag essentials, every mom has told me different things and there were a lot of common threads {different moms are loyal to different products, or quite a few suggested the same!}.  after assessing all the input, i have decided upon my most favorite items for the first year…

the bag: my beloved louis vuitton

the essentials

1. portable changing station – perfect for the places that don’t have a changing station in their restroom.  it’s a great one stop shop piece {thanks carol!}!

2. pacis – for those early fussy moments

3. paci wipes – for the oops it dropped on the floor of the market

4. stain remover – it’s when she’s wearing her cute outfit and pictures haven’t been taken yet occasions {or those poopy stains that don’t seem to come out!}

5. baby nail files – when you don’t get the clean cut while she’s asleep and need to smooth out some ragged edges

6. snot catcher – for those cold days or when she is snot 😉 feeling so great

7. hand and face wipes – because kids are messy!

8. feeding bibs – for those drooly babes when then eat.  hopefully it helps catch the extra milk before it reaches all their chubby neck crevices

9. burp cloths – the bebe needs to get her fully belly on and she can’t do that without a good burp between the feeding!

10. a change of clothes – hey, she might poop all over herself, then what?

11. toy/rattle – something to distract her with or just plain entertain her with!

12. swaddle wraps – because they are good for anything!  swaddling, warmth, a carseat cover up…

13. antibac – knock out those germs quickly by having this conveniently available, pass it along to anyone who wants to hold the little babes

14. butt paste – this has come highly recommended by many.  besides that, i love the name!

15. wipes – hello!  ya gotta take care of that little tushy!

16. diapers – duh!

17. disposable diaper sacks – the just in case it’s a stinker and it needs to be contained!

via tandeminlove.com

of course, if you are breastfeeding or not, you’ll need some more essentials…breast pump, nipple cream, storage bottles, baby bottles, formula, etc. you can also add in a brush/comb for some stylin’ hairdo’s or maybe lack thereof ’cause she has no hair!  as the tot gets older, you’ll need to throw in teethers, a toothbrush, some snacks, spoons, & sippy cups!

i know it seems like a lot but better safe than sorry!  packing for this little bebe is like packing for a long vacation!  i’ll probably slowly eliminate as i go, learn what i need and don’t need.  otherwise, i am ready!  🙂

xoxo

 

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