Mother packing a nappy bag for babyA well-stocked nappy bag means you’ll be ready for anything when you’re out and about with a baby!

When Murphy came up with his all-too-true law he might have had babies in mind because the first time you rush out the door without a spare nappy will be the day baby decides to show you what a number three really is! Remember what can go wrong, will go wrong. So best be prepared for when it does.

Here’s a checklist of handy items to pack in your nappy bag.

Oh, and remember to re-stock your nappy bag when you get back at home so that it’s ready to go the next time you go out.

Nappy bag packing checklist

For changing

  • nappies (at least 3)
  • nappy rash cream
  • portable change mat
  • tissues
  • wipes
  • hand sanitiser
  • plastic nappy disposal bag or wet bag for cloth nappies
  • a full change of clothes for baby
  • a change of top for you (just in case)
  • a swim nappy or warm clothes (jumper, socks) depending on the weather

For feeding

younger babies

  • insulated bottle holder if bottlefeeding
  • bottles and formula if bottlefeeding
  • bib(s)
  • burp cloth / muslin wrap

older babies

  • a drink
  • snacks (+ spoon and bowl if needed)
  • wipes for little hands/faces

General

  • a favourite toy or teether
  • a blanket
  • a dummy, if you use one
  • hat
  • clothes to cover baby or a light muslin for the pram
  • infant sunscreen
  • insect repellent
  • bag for rubbish or soiled clothes

Your stuff

  • wallet
  • keys
  • phone
  • sunglasses / hat
  • sunscreen lotion
  • water bottle
  • nursing pads (for breastfeeding mums)

Tips from Bub Hub forum members …

“In the bottom of his pram I keep a blanket and muslin wrap. In the car I keep a small cosmetic bag with a few nappies, wipes, nappy sacks and a disposable change mat in case of emergencies.” – MonkeysMama

“As she got older I also put a sippy cup of water in the side part for her and a container with grapes or steamed apple or something for her to munch on” – swimmingupstream

“I have about four nappies for each of my two, wipes, a dummy, two sippy cups with water, water bottle with spare water, snacks, sunscreen. – MagicalLeopluradon

“When DD was a newbie I always carried a spare shirt and bra for me in case my boobs leaked through the breastpad, or I got puked/pee’ed on.” – Merla

“When my son was a baby and I was breastfeeding I also used to have a spare top for me in the nappy bag, in case I leaked or got leaked/chucked on. I needed it more than once too.” Bubbalugs#2

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