Congratulations on becoming new parents or parents again. An incredible time in your lives where you get to know the beautiful little bundle you have nurtured and anticipated for 9 months. It’s also the time you say goodbye to your little handbag or man bag and say hello to your nappy bag.
Your nappy bag will be for months, possibly years the one accessory that can determine whether you have a successful outing or a complete nightmare.
By stocking your nappy bag with my essential list you will never need to fear being caught out without the right supplies.
The following is a list of items I recommend you always have in your nappy bag.
On returning home whatever you have used during your day out must be replenished on arrival home. This ensures you are ready to go within a minutes notice.
• A practical, stylish and good quality nappy bag. When I say bag I don’t mean suitcase. It needs to be big enough to fit everything but not too big that you won’t use it
• 3-4 nappies
• Small pack of baby wipes
• A couple of nappy sacks
• Sample size nappy rash cream. Paw paw ointment can be used as lip cream and nappy rash cream too
• Baby Panadol and any drops or medication your baby is on eg reflex drops
• Any medication you are on including a dose of Panadol/nurofen for the sudden on set of a headache
• Breast pads( except if your not breast feeding or male)
• 2 light changes of baby clothes including a light cardigan in case it gets cold
• A small purse/wallet with $20 and a few gold coins just in case of emergency or you need a coffee
• Sample size sunscreen
• Sample size insect spray
• Sample baby formula and bottle with lid
• Snacks for you eg nuts, trial mix and/or muesli bar and water bottle
• Muslin or small summer blanket for cover when breastfeeding or for laying baby on.
• Nappy mat. If bag doesn’t have one use disposable nappy mats
• Baby toy
• Baby hat
• Dummy/Soother if used
• Hand sanitiser
Have a great day out with your new baby!
Gorgeous picture of Baby Holly courtesy of Michelle McMaster Photography
mcmasterphotography.com.au
