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What's in my diaper bag?

Writer: Jayanna Bolin
Jayanna Bolin
Nov 28, 2022
2 min read

Updated: Jan 24, 2024

During my pregnancy I had tried to prepare my diaper bag and looked for lists of what other mothers put in theirs. I didn't feel like I found very good lists, so hopefully this can help!


First things first when answering that question: which diaper bag?

Yeah, I know that sounds kind of silly but trust me, you won't want to lug around a big, heavy and full diaper bag for every outing. But you may want that bag ready to go for certain trips. I will just switch a small bag (think little Ipsy bag) that has my wallet, panty liners, spare key, and chapstick between my bags.

Small bag for short trips

This bag will have:

  • about 3 diapers

  • a small pack of wipes (water wipes comes in a compact package, or you could use those plastic little travel boxes)

  • clean gallon bag for yuckies

  • a lace scarf as a nursing cover

  • a toy

  • a pacifier

  • a burp cloth

  • a protein cookie for me

  • a water bottle

  • hand sanitizer

This works if you are breastfeeding, you don't need to carry any feeding supplies!


Car Bin

This makes it possible to bring just the little bag with you and still feel prepared. In here I have:

  • 5-6 diapers

  • pack of wipes

  • butt paste

  • changing pad

  • hand sanitizer

  • 2 onesies for the baby

  • shirt for mom and a shirt for dad

  • toy

  • pacifier

  • water bottle

My big bag

This bag I would take with me when I would go somewhere without knowing for sure how long I'll be there or if someone will be watching him for me. In this bag, I bring:

  • about 5-6 diapers

  • pack of wipes

  • butt paste

  • clean gallon bag for yuckies

  • blanket

  • burp rag

  • hand sanitizer

  • changing pad

  • 2 onesies for baby

  • toy cleaning wipes

  • 2-3 protein bars

  • baby tylenol

  • nose sucker

  • Teething gel or tablets

  • tiny sample size baby shampoo

  • 8oz bottle of pre-made formula (not that I mixed, that I purchased like that so it doesn't expire quickly)

  • bottle

As for the hospital, don't bother with diapers or wipes. Utilize the ones the hospital provides! Ask for a little extra before you leave too.


Tell me, did I miss anything? Anything you'd leave out or add in? Of course this is for just one baby, it'd look different if you have multiple children!

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