What To Pack In A Diaper Bag For Your Newborn

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Diaper bags are useful when you know the right baby essentials to pack in them, but what should they contain?

Your diaper bag ought to contain the things that will give you and your baby some comfort during an outing. Below is a list of baby essentials you must have in your diaper bag every time you leave the house with your newborn.
Baby Diapers (Disposable)
Caring mums know that babies are cranky and feel uncomfortable when they poo but are left unattended. This fact and the need for hygiene is the reason you need a whole pack of disposable baby diapers; especially if you'll be away for a long time since your baby may need a change of diapers every one to two hours. Disposable diapers are much more convenient than cloth diapers. It must be in your diaper bag.

Disposable Wipes
Disposable wipes with gentle moisture for babies are useful in many ways. When you need to clean up your baby before changing diapers when you need to clean a mess from a food spill, and lots more. You'll need at least one large pack in your diaper bag. You'll be glad you did.
Baby Diaper Rash Ointment?
Baby ointments are necessary to treat rashes and stop skin inflammation. It's advisable to have this in the diaper bag as you will need it when you need to change diapers.
Changing Pad
Some diaper bags come with changing pads. However, you may need a larger changing pad. If you must get another one, then try to get one with a non-slip bottom for safety reasons.
Hand Sanitizer
You must disinfect your hands before handling your baby at all times; especially when you're outdoor; where you may have infected your hands from handshakes, touching infected surfaces, etc. Sanitisers help you to achieve this at all times; you should have a small hand sanitiser in your diaper bag.
Baby Bottle/Baby Food
Baby bottles are essential if your baby feeds on formula; if you use a breast pump or if you supplement breastfeeding with bottle feeding. Depending on how much time, you'll spend outdoor, the age of your baby, and whether you'll rely solely on baby bottles, you will need one every two hours. If you won't be spending much time outdoor or won't be entirely dependent on baby bottles, then one baby bottle should do.
Bibs
Bibs are a must if you're going to spoon-feed your baby or if you will be using a bottle. It helps to prevent a mess from food spills. This way you won't have to change your baby's clothes too often.
Pacifier
Pacifiers must be in your diaper bag. Here's why; they do more than soothe a fussing baby. They help your baby fall asleep and reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS. If you intend to take a flight, then you should have a pacifier in your bag as it helps to ease the discomfort caused by air pressure. Ensure you clean and properly store the pacifiers to avoid germs.
Baby Toys
Do you need to keep your baby busy with something? Then baby toys should be in your diaper bag. The toys distract them and prevent boredom that could make them cry. Ensure you clean and disinfect the toys before you put them in your diaper bag.
Extra Baby Cloth
You will need two to three extra baby clothes, depending on how long you will be out of the house. These extra baby clothes come in handy when your baby's cloth is soiled. Don't forget to put them in your diaper bag.
Plastic Bag for Disposable Diapers
An empty plastic bag will help you wrap up waste products like disposable diapers. Whether you will take along disposable diapers or cloth diapers, you should have a plastic bag in your diaper bag. The plastic bag will help you wrap your soiled cloth diaper so you can take them home to wash. As for the disposable diaper, you can wrap them up with a plastic bag and throw them in the waste bin.
Sunscreen for UV-ray Protection
Ultraviolet rays are dangerous for everyone; for newborn babies, they're even more dangerous because of the baby's vulnerable skin. Do well to protect your baby from UV-rays with sunscreens specially made for babies above six months old. It's portable and only takes little space in the diaper bag.
Blanket for Baby Protection
The baby blankets are necessary because they help to shield your baby from extreme weather conditions; heat from the sun or too much wind. Choose a lightweight blanket for your diaper bag.
Baby Washcloth
Baby washcloth has a wide range of uses. It can serve the same purpose as a disposable wiper. The difference between both is that you cannot use the disposable wiper more than once but can wash and reuse the washcloth. The washcloth is made of hypoallergenic materials and does not irritate your skin.
Silicone Sippy Cup for Water
Extra baby snacks and water will be great for babies above six months. It won't be a bad idea to have a silicone sippy cup of water for your baby. The choice of silicone is because silicone is soft and flexible; it won't hurt your baby's mouth/gum.
Nursing Mother Cover
If you breastfeed your baby, you'll need to have some privacy in public. The nursing mother cover is wide enough to cover you when you breastfeed your baby. You should carefully fold this and add it to your diaper bag as a breastfeeding mother.
Sunglasses and Hats
You can add a pair of sunglasses and a hat to protect you from the sun. Sunglasses are perfect on a sunny day to protect your eyes. A hat is great to shield you from the sun or excess wind.?
Conclusion
Caring mums never leave the house without thinking of the needs of their bundle of joy. As a mum, the diaper bag is your best friend; it should go everywhere with you as long as you'll be taking the baby along.