For the mamas out there, a diaper bag is a must-have accessory. When caring for little ones, you need to make sure that you're prepared for anything and everything which is why some items in the diaper bag are essentials. Of course, essentials can change with the seasons, but one thing remains certain: simple is better. It's heavy carrying a diaper bag, purse (which I tend not to use if carrying a diaper bag), and a baby in a carseat as you go about your day, so why not lighten the load a little?
+ Having a three-month old, the most important essential is diapers...obviously. Since we use cloth diapers, we also need diaper covers, and extra ones just in case she misses her target a little ;) Our Ecobum diaper covers aren't used a whole lot, but they have saved us on occasion and are a little easier to use than our other covers because they only require one row of buttons instead of the traditional two.
+ Since Vienna is breastfed, I need a cover for when I have to nurse in public. This leaf-patterned Eddie Bauer nursing cover is beautiful! The pattern is neutral, isn't too distracting for Vienna, and right now is a great complement to the autumn season. Plus it has little pockets at the bottom for storing nursing pads!
+ We just acquired the Natursutten Orthodontic rubber pacifier earlier this week and I am in love! The one we had was getting small and made of plastic (which made for marks on Vienna's cute cheeks from sucking so hard), so I was happy to get rid of it! I feel much better knowing she is sucking on something more natural and doesn't have to endure the painful plastic on the sides of her mouth.
+ Lately, Vienna has been loving this colorful horse toy given to her by her Aunt Emily. The colors and patterns make for good stimulation and she is even grabbing at it and trying to play with it! It's made of cloth so I don't have to worry about her biting on a hard, plastic toy.
+ They say it's important to start reading to children when they're young, so I'm starting to read to Vienna more often. This Brown Bear book is sturdy so I don't have to worry about it getting damaged, is small enough to carry around in the diaper bag, and also provides another source of stimulation and learning for Vienna whether looking at the pictures or listening to me read.
+ Vienna loves to be swaddled! This owl aden + anais swaddle blanket is HUGE and makes for perfect swaddling at any age. Also, since it's a thin, light-weight fabric, I don't have to worry about her sweating, but yet she is also able to still be warm when wearing warm pjs or clothes. Bonus: this blanket can also be used as a nursing cover! We have two of these (the other one has bees on it that we use to swaddle Vienna at night) and we use them all the time!
+ The weather is starting to get colder here in Michigan, so it's time to start busting out the hats and warm coats. We have been putting Vienna in a couple of different hats, but we always get a kick out of this tomato hat that our friends Zach & Laura gave to us. It's made out of thick wool and keeps Vienna's head nice and toasty :)
Some items that are not pictured that are also essential:
+ wipes for a poopy bottom
+ a bag for dirty dipes
+ an extra outfit (just in case!)
+ hand sanitizer
What are some of your diaper bag essentials?
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