I'm going to go ahead and say it: I don't believe in diaper bags. I didn't include one on My Baby Registry Recommendations because I didn't register for one. I used a Louis Vuitton Neverfull GM with a ToteSavvy insert the majority of the time with Asher. When I went to the Bahamas, I used a cheap straw tote as a diaper bag to match all of my beach outfits.
Then I used a Target backpack. Then I used a Longchamp Large Le Pliage Tote. Then I got a great deal on a Tory Burch diaper bag at the outlets and used it for about 2 weeks, re-gifted it to a friend, and ultimately went back to my Le Pliage. Point being: I've barely ever used a true diaper bag and I like switching things up too much to use one.
At this stage in my life, I also want to invest in things that I can use long-term. A diaper bag stays with you for a few short years, and then you're done. Whereas my Neverfull? It was my "push present" with Asher and I'll have it forever. The Le Pliage? I got that as a souvenir in Paris and I love it as a regular purse, in addition to using it as a diaper bag.
I digress. This post was supposed to be about what I kept in my diaper bag, so here goes.
Newborn diaper bag necessities
Burp cloth. I usually just bring a muslin blanket with me because they're pretty big and can clean up a LOT of spit up.
Soft blanket. To cover baby up in case it's chilly so you don't have to resort to using that spit-up covered burp cloth.
One or two extra outfits. Blow-outs happen, so it's best to be prepared.
Diapers and wipes. I love this diaper clutch! It's nice to have something that you can grab and run to the bathroom to change baby without having to take your whole diaper bag.
Bottles/formula
Pacifiers
Toddler diaper bag necessities
One extra outfit
Pullups/wipes until potty-trained
...that's it. I read something once that said "French women don't keep goldfish in their Louis Vuitton" and I try to live by that. If my toddler needs a snack, we'll stop and get something and we'll ask for a straw with our drinks thank you very much. Also, kids are generally entertained by things that aren't actually toys so I don't bother lugging toys around with me.
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