THE ULTIMATE DIAPER BAG CHECKLIST

Have you ever wondered what on earth I should put in the diaper bag? Or what if I forget something in my postpartum fog? Here is a complete list of everything you might need in your day to day travels. Packing the diaper bag before you bring baby home from the hospital is a good idea. The last thing you want to do with a new baby is stress about where all the items for the diaper bag are. Yes, it’s a big list you may want to have two bags, a smaller one for a few diapers, wipes and a bottle and formula etc. A larger one for all the other items. Leave the large bag in the car, and take the small one when out and about. If you need something it will be close by. Make sure the used items are replenished when you get home. Being organized will minimize stress, and help you feel little more posh.

• 6-8 Diapers
• Wipes
• Changing pad
• Diaper cream
• Baby lotion
• Disposable bags
(for soiled diapers or clothes)
• Bibs
• Bottles
• Formula
• Baby cereal / food
• Baby spoon
• 1-2 changes of clothes for baby
• Extra shirt for mom
• Soothers
• Hat
• Sun screen
• Receiving blankets
• Toys
• Baby medications
• Suction bulb for nose/ saline spray
• Kleenex
• Hair brush
• Camera
• Burp cloths
• Bottled water for you/or mixing formula
• Snacks for you
• Band-aids
• Hand sanitizer
• Antibiotic cream
• Nursing pads & ointment
• Nail clippers & nail file
• Thermometer
• Q-tips
• Chap stick
• Cell phone
• Money ($ 20 bill & change)
• Extra car & house key
• Pediatrician’s phone #
• Health care card
• Wallet
• Nursing cover
• Sling

For older baby
• Snack foods
• Juice
• Sippy cup