What's In My Diaper Bag?
Admittedly, I’m an over packer. I always need to be prepared, especially with kids, but I personally hate the look of big, bulky diaper bags. I’ve tried several over the years and this Mina Baie Kinney diaper bag is my absolute favorite. It fits my style and doesn’t make me feel like a total frumpy mom (no offense), is comfortable, easy to clean (vegan leather), and keeps everything organized. I'm currently using their regular Mina Baie size, but once we are out of the newborn stage, I’ll downsize to their Mini Kinney. For reference, I'm only 5'1"
This is what I use with two little ones, Mackenzie (28 months) and Olivia (1 month).
Natural Hand Sanitizing Wipes or Handzies
Wild Bird Ring Sling - (Roseate Modal fabric) I love to wear my babies and have all sorts of carriers, but this one rolls up so nicely and is very easy to throw on and off. It's especially soft for newborns and I like that it's not crazy bulky in the scorching Alabama summer heat.
Water Wipes - made with 99.9% water. I’ve tried other nontoxic brands, but these are the most wet and easy to use.
Honest Diaper & Dyper - Have you checked out my nontoxic diaper post? These two brands are my favorite when it comes to safety and performance.
Onesie for Liv
EcoVessel – stainless steel water bottle with a silicone straw.
Target notepad
Comb
MAMA’s Pouch
OogieBear – must have for moms! Easily one of my top five favorite baby products
Beautycounter Sheer Lipstick - Rose is my favorite shade
Hurraw Chapstick (Also like Primally Pure and Mongo Kiss Chapstick)
Contacts, bobby pins, hair tie
Essential Oils - Nature Shield and Lavender
Thermometer and bandaids
All of my organizational pouches were gifted from Mama Bleu on Etsy.
Feeding Pouch
Bumkins Smock - These are probably our most used baby products. We've been using during meal times and messy play since Mackenzie was six months old. They are nontoxic, machine washable, and save all of her clothes from getting stained.
Activity Pouch
Dot stickers
Crayons
Post-Its
Finger puppet
Tiny board book
Blank notecards
Even with all of this, I feel like I have plenty of room in the bag and can find everything easily.
Backup in the car
I keep a change of clothes, extra diapers and wipes, sun protection, and entertainment in our car.
These personalized pouches were gifted from Mama Bleu Designs on Etsy.
Unbreakable baby sunglasses
SPF 50+ sun hat
Copper Pearl car seat cover - TBH, I don't really use this since it's already so hot in Alabama
Entertainment
When I Grow Up quiet book - LOVE!
Pro Ditty Bird book - Mackenzie LOVES these musical books from Australia. They are great entertainment in the car. UBAM also makes some high-quality sound books.
Never Touch a Dragon book - not a personal favorite of mine, but this was gifted to M and she enjoys the sensory features.
First 100 Words book
Water Wow Mickey sticker book, Notepad
Car Essentials
Oxo Tot Portable Potty. This is a MUST. The legs kick out to stand up. We layer two shopping bags (in case there is a hole in one), but you can also purchase special bags on Amazon.
Healthy Human - 40 oz stainless steel water bottle because I always have to have water, especially in case of an emergency, but I don't like the idea of hot plastic bottles in the car. I've had this water bottle since my early teaching days and it is still going strong.
Primally Pure Natural Spray - the best nontoxic bug spray I've found
Branch Basics Travel Kit - you can clean anything and everything with this nontoxic concentrate. Their travel kit comes with a tiny bottle of hand soap, all-purpose spray, and concentrate. It's especially helpful for treating stains.
There you have it, friends! I hope that was helpful.
