Diaper Bag Checklist printable pdf download

Diaper bag checklist

Your diaper bag can be anything from a purse with a diaper stuffed into it to something that

resembles a small duffel bag. What you need depends on how old your child is, how long you'll be

away from home, and where you're going, so bear that in mind as you use this checklist.

The essentials

Diapers

One for each hour you'll be out, plus a few extra – just in case.

Wipes

You can stick ten or so in a plastic bag if you're not going out for long. Use them for diaper

changes, sticky hands, and wiping visibly dirty surfaces your child may come in contact with.

Hand sanitizer

For cleaning your hands after diaper changes when there's no sink available.

Changing pad

Many diaper bags come with one. If not, you can get disposable changing pads at

supermarkets or reusable ones at baby stores.

Plastic bags or biodegradable sacks

These come in handy for storing soiled diapers, clothes, and baby blankets. Just make sure

your child can't get to them, since plastic bags (including the biodegradable versions) pose a

suffocation risk.

Bottle(s) of formula or expressed breast milk if you're bottle-feeding

Snacks (for older babies and toddlers)

Depending on the age of your child, this could include a jar of baby food and a spoon, or

finger foods.

Sippy cup of milk, water, or juice (for toddlers)

Blanket

You can use it to cover your baby or as a changing pad, nursing cover, bib, shade, or burp

cloth.

Extra clothes for your child

You never know when spit-up, drool, spills, or poop explosions will necessitate a change of

clothing.

Pacifier (if your child uses one) or other comfort item

Sunscreen or a hat to protect your child from the sun

Emergency information

Make sure you have the phone numbers of your family's doctors programmed in your cell

phone and health insurance cards in your wallet.

Diaper Bag Checklist