Baby on Board?! As busy parents, you can never be fully prepared, but if you plan a little bit, you can be ready enough and still have some wiggle room for any unexpected changes. As a parent of two young kids, you got to trust me when I say that! For new parents, it is undoubtedly clear that a Diaper Bag is one of the critical accessories that you would carry whenever you step out of the house with your newborn. So it’s super important to take some time to do your research before you purchase your diaper bag. You might ask, Why do I need a diaper bag?

Well, your handbag will undoubtedly be replaced by the baby bag for the next three years. Unlike other bags and backpacks, diaper bags are specifically designed to keep all the baby and mom essentials organized.

A well-designed diaper bag like the Pretty Pokets with lots of pockets and dedicated pockets for diapers, wipes, and more saves you a lot of time and energy. Once you are clear about the diaper bag you want to buy, here are the five ways your diaper bag can save you time.

Keep it Simple 

Perfectly packed baby bag? Sorry, there cannot exist one. So it is essential to pack a diaper bag with only the required essentials. Which means don’t carry everything!. I used to take 100 things(to be safe) in my baby bag only to realize that I had only used 5-6 baby essentials. My diaper bag used to be heavy and not to mention a total mess. So keep it minimal.

Know what to pack in a diaper bag.

One of the ways to do that is to observe. On a given day, when you are at home with your baby, take note of what are all the baby essentials, you are using. So when you step outside, you know what to carry. You might not need everything you use at home, but you do need some of the vital baby essentials like diapers, wipes, formula, pacifier, and don’t forget your mom essentials like phone, keys, and wallet.

For example, your baby might need eight diapers in a day(in my dreams :P!), pack extra two just in case of any diaper accidents that might occur. If you are bottle-feeding, do you have to carry breast milk? Or formula? If formula, how many ounces of the baby formula do you want to take? You can add a certain amount of baby formula ahead of time in the feeding bottles. You can also store a pre-measured baby formula in a small container.

Baby essentials Right when you need them

Keeping things all baby essentials accessible is a significant time-saver. You can do this by categorizing your diaper bag. Pick or dedicate individual pockets in your diaper bag exclusively for these items. For example, diapers, baby wipes, and disposable baby bags are essential when you are changing the diapers.

Placing the diapers, baby wipes, and disposable baby bags in designated pockets will not only save you time but will also make the diaper changes quick. Pretty Pokets dedicated pockets for Diaper dispenser and baby disposable bags or wipes make the diaper changes fast and secure, so you can focus on what is more valuable to you. Well, your baby, of course! Don’t forget to allocate individual pockets for your phone or wallet.

Restock

No matter how organized you are, after enough use, every diaper bag starts to get cluttered. Once you are home, take 10 minutes to restock all the diaper bag essentials you would need for the next day. Restocking your nappy bag will help you to be free from all the stress of missing out on something, and you will relax knowing that you have taken care of what your baby needs.

If you are traveling or going to stay out for more than 5 hours, place a small cardboard box in your car trunk with some extra baby essentials. You can even store some items for yourself like an extra shirt in case the baby spits up or pukes. This way, you are freeing up some space in your diaper bag.

Season specific Baby Essentials in Your Diaper Bag

How is the weather today? Just this simple question will help you prepare what you need to carry in your nappy bag. At the end of each season, do a deep clean and declutter your diaper bag. Swap out season-specific items (like sunscreen for the summer or mittens in the winter. During winter, always keep a heavy blanket or 2 in the car. All in all, make sure your diaper bag is ready for the season.