23 Must-Haves in Your Diaper Bag (working Mom’s perspective)

As a business owner and mom, I regularly commute between my home office and a rented office space. Sometimes I begin to feel like a baggage handler by the time I make it to the office. Believe me, toting a laptop computer, diaper bag, stack of files, lunch for the day and my infant son is no easy task. I am hoping it counts as exercise though!

The diaper bag I carry seems to have taken on a life of its own as it has grown to its capacity. It definitely holds more than baby items. It is my lifeline!

I recently went through my bag hoping to scale down a bit. Here are some of the items I found (I have included some discounted and the safest for baby buys for you too!):

For Baby:

• Diapers – one for each hour you will be out.
• Wipes –  These are great, non-toxic and have a 10% coupon on Amazon right now!
• Portable changing pad – if your diaper bag does not have one, this is a great option and has a 10% coupon right now also!

• Biodegradable bags – For storing soiled diapers, clothes, and baby blankets. 
• Bottle(s)- of formula or expressed breast milk if you’re bottle-feeding
• Snacks – Depending on the age of your child, this could include tupperware with baby food and a spoon, fruit, bars etc. 
• Bib – These are a great choice, waterproof and you get a $1.96 coupon right now on Amazon.
• Blanket – These muslim blankets are 100% cotton and a great price for extra blankets. You get a .71c coupon right now on Amazon too!

• Sippy Cup – Sippy cup of water or juice for your toddler. These are super cheap, spill proof and if you leave it behind the cost makes it okay!
• Extra clothes – They will always dirty them and take extra shoes too just in case!
• Sunscreen– This is non-toxic and super effective.

• Hat – These are super cute and effective.
• Hand sanitizer– This value pack is non-toxic and at a great price!
• Diaper Rash Cream – This one works like a dream and is completely safe.
• Nail scissors– You never know when your little one will doze off and give you the perfect opportunity to clip those tiny nails.
• Nursing cover scarf – If you use one. Extra 5% off coupon on Amazon right now!
• Breast pads for nursing moms – Slip these in your bra to absorb breast milk leaks.
• Sling or wrap for carrying your baby – This is a must have and the best sling I believe that you can buy. Far easier to use then the wrapping ones!
• Toys
• Books
• Traveling Coloring Book – This is great for young kids as little as 15 months! 

• First-aid kit – This is the best travel kid’s first aid kit!

• Emergency information – Make sure you have the phone numbers of your family’s doctors programmed in your cell phone and health insurance cards in your wallet. 

For Me:

• Cell phone
• Keys
• Wallet
• Makeup bag
• Sunscreen
• Water bottle
• Snacks