Diaper Pouch To Go – My Grab & Go Baby Essentials

With baby number one, I carried a diaper bag. A diaper bag overflowing with every possible baby item one could need in almost any situation. It was so heavy to carry, but I took it everywhere. That’s a first-time parent for you! With baby number two, I carried a smaller diaper bag with many so-called essentials for her, as well as some things for my oldest (she was still so little at the time). Now, with baby number three, let’s just say that I have finally learned my lesson.

Mandy just turned one (don’t worry – birthday party pictures coming soon!). I do not carry a diaper bag. I hardly used even a fraction of the items I used to lug around all day with my first two girls. I was not going to put myself through that again. Now, I have a handy pouch of the “real” essentials that I grab and toss in my purse when Miss Mandy and I are going somewhere. If I am just going on a short errand, I don’t even take that. The pouch system is great since I don’t have loose items to fumble through in my bag. And I can easily take it out of my bag when I am going to the office sans-baby.

I used to keep everything in this cute peace-print Diapees And Wipees velcro pouch. It worked just fine, but I always had to open it to see if I had diapers and other supplies left inside, or if I needed to replenish. Not a big deal, but every moment counts during my frantic, constantly running from here-to-there days.

{Diapees & Wipees Baby Pouch}

When I learned the trick of the see-through pouch, I felt like a big time-saving mommy secret had been revealed. I now keep my baby items in this clear pouch so I can easily see what I have left before I run out the door. Also, no need to fish around blindly. I can easily see where everything is. Another bonus… It wipes off easily. Ever have one of those squeeze pouches spill? A mess, right? Now, spills are no big deal.

{Clear Baby Pouch}

{A clear diaper pouch looks especially cute when loaded with fun, printed diapers.

These cupcake print diapers are from The Honest Company}

Here are the essential items I keep in my baby to-go pouch:

Diapers. Obviously! I usually take two to three with me at a time, depending on where I am going. 

{Pampers Swaddlers Sensitive are my top choice}

Disposable changing pads. I usually keep two in the pouch at all times. I don’t like using the pads that come with diaper bags in public changing areas. There are so many germs. I would rather use something that I can just throw away. Much more sanitary. Much less yuck.

Baby wipes. My favorite are the travel packs from Target. The size is perfect. I like that the pack is more square than elongated, like most travel packs seem to be. Plus, they are gentle and unscented. I don’t use this kind at home, but for on-the-go, they are the best and most convenient that I have found.

Skin care essentials: Diaper rash cream, a sunscreen stick and Aquaphor. I use the sunscreen stick the most – for both the baby and for her sisters. The other items are more for “just in case” situations. I have never actually needed to use them since Mandy’s been born. But still. I feel better knowing they’re there. Kind of like insurance. Silly, I know.

Bags for yucky diapers. That’s the best way I can describe them. I usually keep a couple of these in my pouch, since they hardly take up any space. It is only considerate to wrap up stinky diapers before tossing them. Plus, these have cute designs.