What to pack in a Diaper Bag when you have multiple kids- Lalatomama

Last Updated on October 22, 2019

Diapers? Check. Wipes? Check. Change of clothes? Check. Wait.. what else do I need to pack in my diaper bag? I remember being pregnant with my first child and being so excited to finally get to start putting stuff in my diaper bag. It somehow made it more real for me that he would be coming soon. I really didn’t know what to put in there so the first few times (we were only gone for an hour or two) the bag was very light.

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Items to pack as they grow

As he got bigger and I learned what he needed, the bag started to fill. I started adding a pacifier, a few extra changes of clothes (because it is entirely possible to go through 3 outfit changes in an hour), a blanket, a hat, stuff for me, diaper rash cream, and more. Once he started being more aware of things around him, then I had to start packing toys as well. At 6 months I also started adding baby food and bibs.

What is one item that you would recommend someone keep in their diaper bag beyond the basics? (Comment below).

List of Diaper Bag Essentials

Diapers
Wipes
Travel changing pad
Lightweight blanket
At least one change of clothes
Pacifier if your baby uses one
Diaper rash cream
Toys

Optional Items

Snacks for you and baby (depending on age)
Bottles, formula, baby food
Hat
Sunscreen
Toy straps
Burp cloth
Bib
Bags to dispose of dirty diapers
Hand sanitizer

My blogger friend, Lauren, gives some more advice on what to put in a diaper bag here.

Diaper Bag Game

Let’s play a fun game called “What’s in my diaper bag”! It is always an interesting game because most items are pre-planned to be in there but some are not. It can be a challenge to pack a diaper bag when you have multiple kids because each age often needs different things and you don’t want to pack too much and end with a bag you can barely carry.

With my 3rd child, I made the switch to a Diaper bag backpack and I love it! It is so functional and fits everything well. Okay, here we go… Here is my YouTube video with the Diaper Bag game: