what’s in my diaper bag

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A couple weeks ago I shared the newest love in my life… my Timi and Leslie Madison diaper bag
Today I wanted to share what’s inside, because it can be a little overwhelming trying to figure out what you might possibly need for not only yourself, but a newborn and three toddlers! And keep reading to the end of the post for a discount code for your very own Timi & Leslie diaper bag!
 
 
Some of the essentials that I need with me at all times for my tiniest babes are:  
 
  • Aden and Anais muslin swaddle blanket. Sometimes I just keep one of these with the car seat so I don’t have to keep one in the diaper bag, just kind of depends on my mood or what time of year it is.
  • Huggies diapers and wipes. I keep two in my diaper bag at all times in whatever sizes I currently need, then I keep extra in the car all the time so I don’t have to carry around 10 diapers with me “just in case”, but I never run out!
  • Clean onesie in a Ziploc bag in case of emergencies
  • Nursing cover
  • Sometimes a bottle (not pictured). The great thing about the Timi & Leslie bags is that they come with the insulated bottle holder, so if you have a bottle brand that fits in it then you can just clip it to the outside and it doesn’t have to take up valuable space inside!

 

 
The things I need with me to stay sane with my older kids:
 
  • Snacks (I know this looks like a lot, but keep in mind I need to have emergency snacks on hand for three little moochers!)
  • “Busy bag” with items like small coloring books (from Target Dollar Spot) and a couple crayons, a couple lace-and-trace cards, and a small board book.
  • Water bottle (not pictured). I pretty much always have at least one kid water bottle in my diaper bag at all times. I try to make my two older kids in charge of their own, but I still schlep around the water for my 18 month old.

 

 
Believe it or not, there’s still room for the things that I need for myself:
 
  • Planner. My planner is also my wallet… and sometimes an impromptu coloring pad for the kids.
  • Cell phone
  • Cosmetic bag. This tiny bag holds things like a travel size sunscreen, tinted lip moisturizer, gum, eye drops, and my inhaler.
  • Water bottle (not pictured). Most of the time I have a water bottle for myself, especially when I’m pregnant.
  • Hand sanitizer (not pictured, clipped onto the side)