Confused about what to pack in your nappy bag? Let your fellow Bub Hub members help you!

Here's a handy checklist of essential items to pack in your nappy bag when you're out and about with your baby.

Remember to re-stock your nappy bag when you get back at home so that it's ready to go the next time you go out.

For changing

• nappies (at least 3)
• barrier cream and/or powder
• portable change mat
• tissues
• wipes (small travel pack)
• sanitising lotion for your hands
• plastic nappy disposal bags or 'wetbag' for cloth nappies
• a full change of clothes for baby
• a change of top for you (just in case ...)
• a swim nappy
• warm clothes (a jumper, socks)

For feeding

younger babies

• insulated bottle holder (if bottlefeeding)
• bottles & formula (if bottlefeeding)
• bib(s)
• burp cloth / muslin wrap

older babies

• a drink
• snacks (+ spoon and bowl if needed)
• wipes for little hands/faces 

General

• a favourite toy or two
• a blanket to lie on
• a dummy (if required)
• hat
• clothes to cover baby or a light muslin for the pram
• infant sunscreen
• insect repellant
• baby panadol
• teething gel
• teething ring
• plastic bag (for rubbish or soiled clothes)

Your stuff 

• wallet
• keys
• mobile phone
• sunglasses / hat
• sunscreen lotion
• bottle of water
• nursing pads (for breastfeeding mums)

Hubbers tips:

I also keep my camera in there - that way it's on me at all times and at home I know exactly where it is! - SuPeRsTaRrR

In the bottom of his pram I keep a blanket and a muslin wrap. In the car I keep a small cosmetic bag with a few nappies, wipes, nappy sacks & a disposable change mat in case of emergencies. - MonkeysMama

As she got older I also put a sippy cup of water in the side part for her and a container with grapes or steamed apple or something for her to munch on - swimmingupstream

I always also keep $2-$3 in change in a pocket in the nappy bag, comes in handy when I'm low on change for parking meters - meeka2k

When DS was a baby and I was BF I also used to have a spare top for me in the nappy bag, in case I leaked or got leaked/chucked on. Needed it more than once too. - Bubbalugs#2

I generally have about 4 nappies for each of my two, wipes, vaseline, 1 x dummy, 2 x sippy cups with water, water bottle with spare water, snacks, sunscreen. - MagicalLeopluradon

When DD was a newbie I always carried a spare shirt and bra for me incase my boobs leaked through the breastpad, or I got puked/pee'ed on. - Merla

My must in the bag is papaw ointment. I swear by the stuff for nappy rash. - leightag

A massive thanks to our Bub Hub members who contributed to this list: SuPeRsTaRrR, MonkeysMama, A mothers love, swimmingupstream, meeka2k, Bubbalugs#2, MagicalLeopluradon, Merla and leightag as well as all our lovely Facebook friends!

More useful links:

Find a shop selling nappy bags and change mats 

Find a general nursery equipment shop

Read parents reviews of wipes, nappy rash cream, nappies and breast pads

Search for pregnancy & baby boutiques

Find shops selling travel baby products

Look for shops selling kids rain, sun and swim products

Find stores selling sleeping & settling products - inc wraps & travel blankets

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