Diaper bag- The best companion
A Baby or diaper bag is like your traveling nursery and should be stocked with everything your baby will need while you are away from home. Baby bags are available in different shapes, sizes and colours and are designed both for mums and dads so both of them can carry them without any inconvenience. Select a baby diaper bag that matches your lifestyle.
Diaper bag designs
Backpack diaper bag – This bag offers a hands-free experience all of which will not pull on your shoulders. This is usually a fantastic choice when going away with your family for the day.
Diaper clutch – These are small clutches or handbags that you can use when you just need to throw in the essentials and go. They are thin and are less spacious, and can be used for those days when you need to run to the supermarket and come back quickly.
Daddy diaper bag – Since many dads do not want to hold a girly bag, there are diaper bags in the market that are perfect for dad. They come in a variety of styles and resemble a lap top bag.
Diaper sack – This is a modern bag which is informal. It has straps that are drawn to produce a sack like look. They are available in lots of colours and fabrics.
Messenger diaper bag – This is a large bag that you can hang on your shoulder and has adjustable strips used to hang the bag on the back too. They can be used by both dads and mums and allow you to easily hold the child with both hands. These bags are best for long walks and for hilly areas.
Tote diaper bag – This is a large, elegant bag with straps that fit on the shoulder. It also has a flat bottom and vertical sides.Tote bags are very spacious with a large number of compartments for keeping different things.
Diaper-bag must haves- As much as it’s called a diaper bag, there are many other essentials that a diaper bag should carry.
Below is a comprehensive list of items that most parents find useful to pack in a diaper bag.
- Cereal/baby food
- Baby cup and spoon
- Baby bottles and juice
- Baby jacket and blankets
- Baby medications (fever reducer, teething ointment, etc.)
- Bibs
- Camera
- Changing pad
- Child’s favourite item
- Diapers
- Diaper rash creams or ointments
- Disposable bags to place wet and/or soiled diapers
- Extra shirt for mummy
- Formula
- Hair brush
- One change of clothes for baby (two for an all-day outing) and a hat
- Pacifiers
- Paediatrician’s phone number
- Snack foods for baby
- Sunscreen
- Toys/stuffed animal
- Wipes
Factors to consider
Cloth or disposable?
Cloth diapers will require more room in a diaper bag. This for both the clean and the dirty. Be sure to look for a large bag to store dirty diapers.
Gender issues
Some men simply don’t care, but other would be caught dead with anything that looks like a diaper bag. Hence, the newer models which are less obvious and have a unisex modern look.
Size
If you are staying in a place longer than a day, you may need to carry more things to ensure your baby’s comfort. You will therefore need a bigger bag. The opposite is true if you intend to stay for a short time in a given place.
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