Diaper Bag Essentials

A couple weeks ago, Colleen asked me to share my diaper bag essentials.  Ethan's at an age now {over 8 months} where the diaper bag becomes more and more important!  Between feeding, changing, and keeping him entertained...if we miss something on a given day, we'll be sure to regret it!  So here's a breakdown of the essentials for our diaper bag.

First things first, my diaper bag is not a "real" diaper bag, but a gym bag from lululemon!  I was drawn to this particular bag because it's not overly feminine {read: my husband doesn't mind carrying it} and it's multifunctional.  Surprisingly, it has a lot of the same compartments as a traditional diaper bag...like bottle holders on each side, tons of compartments for organizing and it's weather/liquid resistant.  

The only thing our diaper bag lacks, is the built in diaper changing station.  The easy solution was buying this adorable pad from Skip Hop.  It's portable and includes additional compartments to stash diapers, diaper cream, and wipes!

As for the eating department...I swear by the food pouches, particularly the Ella's Kitchen brand.  They're great for on-the go!  Just squeeze them onto a spoon or right into your child's mouth, like Ethan prefers these days.  We also love the Aden + Anais bibs to keep our little guy clean and swear by the Dr. Brown's bottles. 

We always have a change of clothes {or 5!} on hand and make sure to include socks and a hat in case it gets cold out.  Or for warmer days, some sunscreen to protect that sweet skin.

Last, these days, we can't go anywhere without the trusty pacifier.  Ethan prefers the Avent brand...it seems to be the easiest to keep in his mouth.  And with cold season, Boogie Wipes are a must!  Seriously, these are the best!  They're super soft on the face and effective too!  Boogies have no chance against these things.  Oh and, lots of teethers and toys!  Ethan loves chewing on Sophie...she's been a great toy over the last several months.  And I have to include the B. Toys keys too...they have metal on them, just like real keys!

So there you have it...our diaper bag is a nutshell!  What essentials do you carry in your diaper bag?  

xo natasha

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