Baby Bag: Everything You Need to Take.
Be practical without compromising style. Learn which essentials to carry in a baby bag.
- By Natura Team
Taking your little one outside your home can be an emotional experience. To make it easier for both of you, the most important thing is to take everything your baby needs while you are away.
Keep in mind that a well-stocked bag doesn't have to include half the house inside it. With a little bit of preparation and time, you won't have to worry that something has been left behind.
With this in mind, learn how to pack a real mother's bag! Natura has prepared two lists for those who have babies up to 6 months and between 6 months and 3 years so you can enjoy the time away from home with fewer worries.
Here are some tips:
- Try to reduce the weight and the number of packages as much as possible. After all, it is always advisable to leave your hands free to carry the most special “package” of all.
- Choose a bag with lots of pockets, such as the Mamãe e Bebê bags. that hold both your belongings and the baby ones.
- Check if the compartments let you separate clean clothes from dirty or even diapers from repellents, for example.
List for mothers of babies up to 6 months:
1. COMPARTMENT DEDICATED TO BABY EXCHANGES:
a) Diapers (in the usual quantity foreseen for the tour period).
b) Baby wipes (multiple functionalities: used to clean the baby and even clean any “emergency” wherever you are).
c) Ointment against diaper rash.
d) Portable exchanger.
e) Small gel alcohol.
2. CLOTHES DEDICATED TO CLOTHING:
a) 1 or 2 baby clothes changes.
b) Hat for sunny or cold weather.
c) 1 cardigan if the weather forecast indicates - or not - low temperature.
d) 1 or 2 burp cloths.
e) 1 large blanket or diaper (dual purpose: cover the baby or cover the place where he can lie down).
f) An extra shirt for the mother (this is for the most cautious).
g) 1 plastic bag (in case you need to separate dirty from clean clothes).
3. COMPARTMENT DEDICATED TO FOOD:
a) If the baby breastfeeds only: use the compartment to store the dirty parts.
b) If the baby uses a bottle, take 1 or 2 already with boiled water in the amount necessary to mix the powdered milk when offering the baby.
c) Pot with powdered milk, already in the correct portion.
d) Pacifier (if the baby uses it, of course).
4. MOTHER DEDICATED COMPARTMENT:
a) Card with the mother's identity document and the baby's birth certificate (or ID).
b) Health plan id card.
c) Money exchanged (for silly needs).
d) Cellphone.
e) Keys for the house.
f) Lipstick (people will only have eyes for the baby, but taking care of the appearance does no harm to anyone).
List for mothers of children aged 6 months to 3 years:
1. COMPARTMENT DEDICATED TO BABY CHANGES:
a) Diapers (in the usual quantity foreseen for the tour).
b) If you have already unfolded, take extra panties or briefs.
c) Wet wipe (multiple functionalities: used to clean children from hands to bottom).
c) Diaper rash ointment (if still used).
d) Alcohol gel
2. CLOTHES DEDICATED TO CLOTHING:
a) 1 change of clothes.
b) The famous cardigan (depending on the weather forecast).
c) Umbrella, if necessary.
d) 1 burp cloth.
e) 1 blanket, large diaper or sarong (double purpose: cover or cover the place where he can play).
f) 1 plastic bag (for emergencies).
3. COMPARTMENT DEDICATED TO SNACK:
a) If the baby uses a bottle, take 1 or 2 already with boiled water in the amount necessary to mix the powdered milk when offering the baby.
b) Pot with powdered milk, already in the correct portion.
c) Cup with water or natural juice.
d) Extra pacifier (if the child uses it, of course).
e) Take a pot with a snack.
4. MOTHER DEDICATED COMPARTMENT:
a) Mother's id card and the child's birth certificate.
b) Health plan id card.
c) Money exchanged (for silly needs).
d) Cellphone.
e) Keys of the house.
f) Lipstick or mini make-up bag (it's time to make time for yourself).
5. MISCELLANEOUS COMPARTMENT:
a) Toys.
b) Sunscreen.
c) Mosquito repellent.
d) Medicine (if the child is taking any, and following a medical prescription).