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5 Must Have Diaper Bag Essentials That You Better Not Leave Home Without! {+ timi & leslie Diaper Bag Giveaway $160 Value!}

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5 Diaper Bag Essentials That You Better Make Sure You Have Packed!

When it comes to babies, let’s face it, they have a lot of STUFF! Traveling light and baby don’t belong in the same sentence. So what do you REALLY need to make sure you have when you leave home and what can you do without? As a mom to four kids I can almost guarantee that at one time or another I’ve been caught without the essentials. I always kick myself for knowing better and putting myself in an unnecessary predicament. Here are 5 must have diaper bag essentials that you better make sure you don’t leave home without!

  1. The very obvious (and still often forgotten) diapers and wipes! Sure, the name diaper bag in itself should remind you to grab diapers and stock it up but it’s easy to glance in and see a couple diapers and assume you are good to go. Thirty minutes later you find yourself having gone through the three diapers you brought and now contemplating letting your baby sit in that dirty diaper a little longer so you can finish up your errands. Don’t be caught in this dilemma. Take several more diapers than you think you’ll need and make sure your wipes are full too!
  2. This leads me to diaper cream. Now if you’ve forgotten extra diapers and your baby had to sit in their diaper longer than you wanted them to, then you’ll need diaper rash cream. If your baby falls asleep in the car seat with a dirty diaper and you arrive at your destination only to find a diaper rash brewing you’ll be able to head it off with diaper rash cream at the ready.
  3. Don’t forget to pack extra pacifiers if your baby uses them and/or security blankets/lovey toys. Always bring an extra! You never know when your baby will toss it over the side of the stroller never to be seen again and have an all out meltdown in the middle of a restaurant. Trust me. Been there.
  4. Extra cloths. Not just for baby, but an extra shirt for you too! Do you enjoy smelling like baby spit up? You never know when they are going to make a mess of your shirt so always pack an extra so you have a fresh, clean smelling shirt to change into just in case. Make sure you also have 2 outfits for baby (or more if they like to spit up or blow out of their diapers!) including socks and a fresh onesie.
  5. Breastfeeding supplies or formula and bottles. You’ll need to make sure you bring more formula than you think you need just in case you get delayed while out and about! Bring bottled water to mix with the formula and extra bottles so you have enough clean bottles for the whole time you are gone. If you are nursing make sure you bring whatever you like to use when you nurse including a nursing cover, burp clothes, extra breast pads and nipple cream.

timi and leslie charlie bag

Now I’m going to go one step further and recommend that you not only ensure that you have all the must have diaper bag essentials packed IN your diaper bag, but that your diaper bag itself is organized and functional. You need to be able to find things in a snap because you are generally one handed, while holding baby in the other hand, and you usually need things quickly. My personal diaper bag is the timi and leslie Charlie diaper bag and I LOVE it. Not only does it not look like a diaper bag, but it’s trendy too. I can use it without kids in tow and no one would know that it was in fact a diaper bag.

Charlie comes with many functional and fashionable accessories and features that really seal the deal:

  • A cross body, adjustable detachable strap so you can wear it hands free whenever you need to;
  • A specially designed changing pad with a front mesh pocket where you can store your diapers, wipes and creams when you need to make a quick diaper change trip;
  • A zippered sac to put away soiled clothes;
  • A stylish clutch that you can use as your purse (who wants to carry a purse and a bebe bag?) with interior credit card slots and an inside zipper pocket;
  • An insulated bottle tote to keep your baby’s bottles warm or cool;
  • Matching stroller straps so you can hang your bebe bag from your stroller;
  • Water resistant, light colored lining so you can easily see everything in your bag;
  • Two exterior pockets;
  • Six interior organizational pockets;
  • Inside key fob – never lose your keys!

timi and leslie charlie bag

If all that weren’t enough to sell you on my favorite diaper bag ever, then take a look at the celeb following timi and leslie have. These bags are stylish and totally within reach to you and I.

Want one for yourself? You can find them on timi and leslie! Want to win one? Enter below!

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Come on now tell me which timi and leslie bag is YOUR favorite style?

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  1. Ru says

    May 13, 2015 at 1:39 pm

    Would love this!! I’ve been eyeing up the bags, but money is tight with a baby due next month!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      May 14, 2015 at 11:56 am

      Congrats on your pregnancy! This sounds like something you could use! Be sure to leave a comment with your favorite style to enter! Good luck!

      Reply
      • Ru says

        May 14, 2015 at 1:50 pm

        Thanks for the reminder! I love the Metro Messenger – Barcelona!

        Reply
  2. Carrie H. says

    May 13, 2015 at 3:45 pm

    Tag-a-long in Serengeti is for me!

    Reply
  3. Layna says

    May 13, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    My favorite is the sand/ cinnamon Charlie set. So fancy!!

    Reply
  4. April P says

    May 13, 2015 at 4:11 pm

    I would choose either the Abby in Ocean Blue or the Jessica in Caramel

    Reply
  5. Terry Maigi says

    May 13, 2015 at 4:12 pm

    Oh my! It’s hard to just choose one! These bags are gorgeous! I love the Marie Antoinette 7-Piece Diaper Bag Set – Silver!!!

    Reply
  6. Devon F says

    May 13, 2015 at 4:51 pm

    So hard to choose! I love the Jessica 7-Piece Diaper bag set

    Reply
  7. Sarah P says

    May 13, 2015 at 6:39 pm

    So hard to choose! I think I’d pick the Charlie 7 piece set!

    Reply
  8. Alexis D says

    May 13, 2015 at 8:37 pm

    Classic Tote – SoHo looks like a nice simple bag which I like!

    Reply
  9. Julie L says

    May 13, 2015 at 8:41 pm

    I love the CHarlie, Jessica, and Dawn bags! They are all so cute!

    Reply
  10. Sherrie C. says

    May 13, 2015 at 9:45 pm

    My favorite is the Madison 7-Piece Diaper Bag Set – Dark Teal/Saddle. Thanks 🙂

    Reply
  11. Lori says

    May 14, 2015 at 12:54 am

    Classic Tote – SoHo

    Reply
  12. Carla S says

    May 14, 2015 at 4:12 am

    I would get the Jessica 7 piece diaper bag set in pewter.

    Reply
  13. Ashley C says

    May 14, 2015 at 6:13 am

    I’d love the Rachel in black 🙂

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    Reply
  14. James Robert says

    May 14, 2015 at 8:07 am

    I like the Dawn diaper bag in Caramel but not sure since I am entering for my cousin she would agree with my choice.

    Reply
  15. Kimberly says

    May 14, 2015 at 8:15 am

    I would have to flip a coin between the Dawn in Cloud Blue and the Hannah in Pewter.

    Reply
  16. Dawn Monroe says

    May 14, 2015 at 8:25 am

    I really like the charlie 7 piece and the Madison bag.

    Reply
  17. Katie e says

    May 14, 2015 at 8:57 am

    Hi, I love the Jessica bag!

    Reply
  18. Jessica M says

    May 14, 2015 at 9:26 am

    id love the Kate

    Reply
  19. Erin Bordelon says

    May 14, 2015 at 9:50 am

    i would love to win any bag but the Charlie is my favorite

    Reply
  20. Sherry K says

    May 14, 2015 at 7:07 pm

    Love the Madison bag in the dark teal.

    Reply
  21. julie says

    May 14, 2015 at 7:18 pm

    I like the dawn and charlie bags

    Reply
  22. Christina F. says

    May 14, 2015 at 8:25 pm

    i like the jet setter tote in london!

    Reply
  23. Christina Foley says

    May 14, 2015 at 9:25 pm

    I love the Madison bag in sand/saddle

    Reply
  24. JLin says

    May 14, 2015 at 9:39 pm

    Marie Antoinette 7-Piece Diaper Bag Set – Silver

    Reply
  25. Rebecca Parsons says

    May 14, 2015 at 10:00 pm

    I would love to have the Dawn 7-Piece Diaper Bag Set – Caramel

    Reply
  26. D Schmidt says

    May 15, 2015 at 10:50 am

    Visited and I would love to win the Madison 7-Piece Diaper Bag Set – Black/Saddle

    Reply
  27. ken ohl says

    May 15, 2015 at 4:28 pm

    love the madison bag in sand. thankyou,ken

    Reply
  28. Noreen says

    May 15, 2015 at 9:11 pm

    I really like the Marie Antoinette

    Reply
  29. Gina Hiskes says

    May 15, 2015 at 11:19 pm

    I would pick the Rachel in black! Classic and cute.

    Reply
  30. Sarah Hayes says

    May 16, 2015 at 3:38 pm

    I cant view them as well as id like while mobile but i like the kate bag. Id love to shop a little more! These bags look so nice

    Reply
  31. Maria C says

    May 16, 2015 at 5:51 pm

    Charlie 7-Piece Diaper Bag Set – Light Brown is my fave

    Reply
  32. Jennifer Tilson says

    May 16, 2015 at 11:22 pm

    I like the Dawn 7-Piece Diaper Bag Set in Cloud Blue.

    Reply
  33. Kelly D says

    May 17, 2015 at 7:53 am

    I like the Metro Messenger – Barcelona.

    Reply
  34. Danielle says

    May 17, 2015 at 8:37 am

    I like the Dawn 7-piece

    Reply
  35. Jessica M. says

    May 17, 2015 at 6:20 pm

    Jessica 7-Piece Diaper Bag Set – Pewter: that is the one I would pick, it looks awesome!

    Reply
  36. Amanda Lea says

    May 17, 2015 at 10:11 pm

    I would love the Jet Setter Tote – London!

    Reply
  37. vickie Couturier says

    May 18, 2015 at 2:44 am

    Marie Antoinette 7-Piece Diaper Bag Set – Silver

    Reply
  38. Fawn H says

    May 18, 2015 at 11:29 am

    I would love the Madison 7-Piece Diaper Bag Set – Sand/Saddle

    Reply
  39. Trisha Burgess says

    May 18, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    I love the Kate bag 7 piece in dark teal and saddle!!

    Reply
  40. Rachele W. says

    May 19, 2015 at 8:26 am

    I LOVE the Abby in Ocean Blue! The faux leather looks so soft. I love the color and the brass hardware compliments it well.

    Reply
    • Sarah Must Have Mom says

      May 19, 2015 at 10:26 pm

      So many great option. It’s hard to choose.

      Reply
  41. Stacey b says

    May 19, 2015 at 1:15 pm

    I really love the Madison 7-Piece Diaper Bag Set – Sand/Saddle

    Reply
    • Sarah Must Have Mom says

      May 19, 2015 at 10:23 pm

      Good luck! Such a great choice.

      Reply
  42. Elisabeth says

    May 19, 2015 at 6:03 pm

    I love the Charlie bag in grey/navy!

    Reply
    • Sarah Must Have Mom says

      May 19, 2015 at 10:20 pm

      You really can’t go wrong with the grey/navy. It’s perfect for either gender.

      Reply
  43. Terri S. says

    May 19, 2015 at 8:17 pm

    I would love to win the Madison 7-Piece Diaper Bag Set – Sand/Saddle.

    Reply
    • Sarah Must Have Mom says

      May 19, 2015 at 10:16 pm

      Good luck, Terri!

      Reply
  44. Gabriela Anderson says

    May 19, 2015 at 11:56 pm

    I would love to win Charlie 7-Piece Diaper Bag Set – Gray/Navy it’s just simply beautiful.

    Reply
  45. Deirdre says

    May 20, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    I love the Dawn 7-Piece Diaper Bag Set in Caramel. Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
    • Sarah Must Have Mom says

      May 21, 2015 at 11:27 am

      You are welcome! Good luck.

      Reply
  46. Brittany Chelette says

    May 20, 2015 at 4:11 pm

    I’d pick the rachel in either Taupe or Caramel, or the Soho messenger in caramel!

    Reply
    • Sarah Must Have Mom says

      May 21, 2015 at 11:26 am

      Both are great choices.

      Reply
  47. polly says

    May 20, 2015 at 5:45 pm

    I like the Madison bag in dark teal

    Reply
    • Sarah Must Have Mom says

      May 21, 2015 at 11:24 am

      It’s such a pretty color.

      Reply
  48. Dandi D says

    May 21, 2015 at 11:44 am

    I really like the Hannah Pastel 7-Piece Diaper Bag Set – Lilac/Navy.

    Reply
  49. Rebecca Orr says

    May 21, 2015 at 2:46 pm

    I like the Jet Setter Tote – London. Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  50. Alicia JOhnston says

    May 21, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    I would love love to win the Charlie 7-piece diaper bag set in Cinnamon but honestly all the colors are beautiful <3

    Reply
  51. Jessica says

    May 21, 2015 at 8:27 pm

    I would love the Rachel in Taupe.

    Reply
  52. Terra Heck says

    May 22, 2015 at 5:49 am

    I’d choose the Rachel 7-Piece Diaper Bag Set – Caramel. Thanks.
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    Reply
  53. Cindy says

    May 25, 2015 at 12:57 am

    Classic Tote – SoHo in black.

    Reply
  54. Dagmar Moretti says

    May 27, 2015 at 8:45 am

    Dawn 7-Piece Diaper Bag Set – Caramel

    Reply
  55. courtney b says

    May 28, 2015 at 12:40 am

    I love the Madison bag!!

    Thanks so much for the giveaway! xoxoxo

    Reply
  56. Lisa L says

    May 29, 2015 at 8:05 pm

    I would love the gorgeous Madison 7-Piece Diaper Bag Set – Sand/Saddle

    Reply
  57. trixx says

    May 29, 2015 at 9:30 pm

    I’d like the Metro Messenger [Barcelona]

    Reply
  58. Angie Bailey says

    May 30, 2015 at 8:34 am

    The Dawn 7-Piece Diaper Bag Set – Caramel is my favorite.

    Reply
  59. Katie S says

    June 1, 2015 at 1:56 am

    I would choose the Jet Setter Tote – SoHo!!

    Reply
  60. nannypanpan says

    June 1, 2015 at 9:47 am

    I like the Madison bag in dark teal

    Reply
  61. Natalie S says

    June 1, 2015 at 7:30 pm

    Tough choice! They have so many great styles! I am eyeing the Dawn 7-Piece Diaper Bag Set – Caramel. So pretty!

    Reply
  62. Catherine Kaplan says

    June 1, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    So many beautiful bags! I love the Charlie in Cinnamon and the Kate in Sand/Saddle!

    Reply
    • Sarah Must Have Mom says

      June 1, 2015 at 11:43 pm

      Both are so pretty.

      Reply

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