Cloth Diaper Depot

what I always have in my diaper bag is of course diapers but the amount will depend on how long you will be gone. For a few hours I would have around 5 diapers if you are gone all day then 10. always have a pack of wipes. Not a little pack a big pack to help wash hands and also diaper changes. I also pack a couple of hand toys for the baby to see hanging on the car seat or when they are bigger to play with. Board books are great when they are older. I also have at least 2 to 3 outfits in case of spit ups or blow outs and some bibs too. I also would have a couple of burp cloths and a receiving blanket or two. Rash cream like Triple paste and either disposable changing table mats or a mat to change your baby on and some hand sanitizer for when you can’t wash your hands after.

Just a little tip to save your car seat from blow outs is put a receiving blanket folded twice and put it where the baby’s butt is and also the legs and back. You want all that area covered. So if your baby has a blow out it will hopefully stay on the receiving blanket and then you wont have to wash your car seat.

Since you will be breastfeeding that will eliminate formula and bottles. So, wipes, diapers, burp clothes, extra change of clothes for baby and any of your stuff like wallet, keys, gum etc. The amt. of diapers will depend on how long you will be gone from home.

Pack everything you can possibly imagine needing for your baby for a one day period, then double it. You think I am kidding but I’m not.

Make sure it always has 3-5 diapers, this way if you forget to repack it, you’ll still have some, pack a change of clothes, or two, wipes, blanket, diaper cream, pacifier, hat, socks, when the baby is older you put some toys in it, baby tylenol, mylicon, i personally always keep my wallet in mine too, this way i dont need to carry a purse as well as a diaper bag, and a baby… it’s a lot!

I would have a diaper for each hour you plan to be out, a changing pad, a pack of wipes (Lansinoh is a great brand for if you are breastfeeding), a change of baby clothes, diaper rash cream, hand sanitizer, a roll of plastic baggies for wrapping dirty diapers, and extra breast pads for you.

I am sure the new mom packs WAY too much, and those that have done it for years have much lighter, and more organized bags than the newbies….I’d plan for anything you’d need for 2-4 hours while away from home…wipes, diapers (I think babies go through 8 a day?) toys, snacks (when suitable) a few changes of clothes, or just one, depending on the length of trip…nursing pads and stuff that YOU will need, drapes, etc. diaper rash cream?

Sorry I can’t give much more help, but I am sure you’ll learn what you yourself can’t live without and what killed your shoulder trying to lug around the town.

Good Luck…within a FEW days you’ll think it was so silly that you even asked, as it’s become SO obvious through practice!

If you breastfeed just pack diapers, wipes, a change of clothes, a small toy (in case they get fussy and want something to play with). I also pack infant tylenol and Hyland teething tablets (because you just never know) a pack of disinfecting wipes and a hand disinfecting gel (because I am a germaphobe…or in case you change a poopy and don’t have anywhere to wash your hands) oh yes and a burp rag.

I usually pack according to how long I will be gone…if I will be gone for less than an hour I pack less and vice versa.

It is also a good idea to keep extra diapers and clothes in the trunk of your car…because with babies you just never know!!!

LETS SEE IF ITS A DIAPER BAG MAYBE YOU WILL NEED DIAPERS!!!

i have a baby sister and have to dig in her bag all the time this is what you need:
* at least 3-4 binkys b/c babys like to throw if they are at a cetain age
*at least two handfuls of diapers (this is if you are going somewhere for the day) if not then maybe 5 diapers *depends how long you are gone
*bottles and formula (or pumped breast milk (again depends if you are breats feeding and how much your baby eats)
*blanket!!
*when your baby starts to eat baby food you want to pack at least a few gerber 1′s and 2′s, also still pack some bottles!!
*2 cloth diapers
* at least 2-3 bibs no matter how old they are, if they are younger you want to keep the bib on longer because an infant tends to spit up more
*extra clothes
and you should be good good luck!! and congrats on your new baby! they are a lot of work but it is TOTALY worth it!! (of coarse i dont exactly have to get up w/ her at night b/c im just hte sister! =])

put it this way breast feed babies poop and pee a little more from my experience here is the thing in the hospital they usually provide diapers just check with yours and ask but as far as the baby hospital bag here is what i did i over packet just in case i had a spit up baby or anything (the hospital does provide blankets and t-shirts usually) but anyway i was in the hospital for 3 days and i packed 8 of those recieving blankets and like 8 to 10 changes of clothes i know that sounds over bored but it paid off in the end with my second child i had a boy and i swear he kept peeing and pooping and spiting up on everything and i went through all of it and sent my husband home for more on the last day with the dirty stuff so it pays to be overpacket anyway be sure to have baby socks and the little hand mitts and pacifiers if you are gonna use them and a few birp cloths and over time as the baby gets older depending on the amount of time you will be away from home you will learn how much to pack when you leave just pay attention to the babies daily routine

1) At least 6 diapers at all times
2) Diaper rash ointment
3) A change of clothes for the baby (just in case)
4) At least 1 bottle/sippy cup (that’s if you are planning on pumping breast milk before you go out) (bottle liners also if needed)
5) At least 1 bib
6) A few favorite toys
7) 2 small jars of baby food & spoon (of course when the baby is older)
Snacks & juice

That should cover it. It sounds like a lot, but it’s not a heavy load once it’s all in the bag. I had all of these things with me when I had my little boy in diapers. Good luck!

If your breast feeding, then you wont need bottles unless your pumping. Its always good to think ahead, how long you will be out. Depending on the time and how many diaper changes you do at home. We usually always have at least 4 diapers in the bag at a time just in case. Wipes are needed a travel case works well. Recieving blankets help along with burping clothes, face cloths, an extra change of clothes, toys are always good too. Water is a good thing to give a baby to help with pooping I know my son needed it, sugar water works wonders too, its sounds really weird and I was like SUGAR water? But then my son’s doctor told me that as well, and I tried it and he pooped not long after and it wasnt solid. So there are many things you can put in the diaper bag its always good just to remember diapers, wipes, burping and face cloths receving blankets help too but there not needed!! Hope this helps!!

I agree with all the answers on here, but from personal experience, also add to the list a BLACK or WHITE t-shirt for yourself (black or white because they go with everything). In case baby gets sick on you or you leak through!! Trust me…BTDT!!!
I also throw my cell and my wallet into the bag, it’s way easier than having a purse, diaper bag, baby, stoller, etc, etc!!