A quick trip to the shop. Visiting a new baby. A coffee date with friends. Or a full day out with the buggy at the ready.
However small your child is… when you're out and about it sometimes feels as if you have to drag half a baby shop along with you.
Good news: that really isn't necessary
With a few smart baby essentials in your changing bag you set off far more relaxed and you're prepared for little accidents, hungry moments and naps along the way. Because let's be honest: with a baby you never quite know how the day will go.
The basics that always belong in your changing bag
There are a few things you simply want to have with you as standard. Not only for your little one, but also for your own peace of mind.
Think of:
- nappies
- liniment
- a changing mat
- spare clothes
- an extra bodysuit
- a soft blanket
- a favourite dummy
- a cuddly toy or plaything
- a bottle with formula measured out separately, and always take extra formula with you. You never know if you'll be out longer than planned
- a bottle of water
- a snack
- a muslin cloth
- medicines
Pro tip from every mum ever: put together a fixed "out and about set" at home and just leave it in your changing bag. That way you're always ready to go, without last-minute stress.
Comfort = happy baby (and therefore happy mum too)
A contented child makes every outing so much more pleasant. That is why small, familiar things are worth their weight in gold when you're out.
Mum deserves some essentials too
In between all the baby things… you quickly forget yourself. But believe us: a few essentials for you make your day so much nicer.
What always comes in handy:
- hand gel
- tissues
- a refillable water bottle
- a power bank
- sunglasses or a raincoat (Belgian weather 😉)
- an extra T-shirt (because yes… spit-up accidents just happen)
Less stress, more enjoyment
The perfect outing may not exist with a baby, and that is completely fine.
But with the right essentials you do set off a lot calmer. And you feel that straight away.
Because in the end that is what it's all about: less stress, more enjoying those small moments together. Whether you're popping to the shop or out for a whole day, a well-packed changing bag gets you a very long way.
Being out and about with your little one really doesn't have to be stressful. With the right baby essentials it simply becomes… a lot more fun.
PS: curious what other mums always take along? Do take a look inside the changing bag of Caroline Wygaerts or the changing bag of Virginia for even more handy baby essentials on the go.
