What’s in my nappy bag

Since having Vega, I’ve forgone carrying a handbag around and just dumped everything into my nappy bag! I gave it a little tidy out the other day {it’s amazing how fast it fills up with junk – receipts, feathers, wrappers, loose coppers…} and thought I’d share a few essentials that I always keep out with me. Babies need quite a bit of stuff, but I’ve managed to keep it as little as possible so I’m not taking half of the house with me every time I go out!

C H A N G E B A G

I’ve been using this gorgeous bag from Pink Lining, and not only does it look lovely it’s acutally a really well designed bag. It has two canvas elasticated side pockets as well as a front canvas pocket. It has an adjustable shoulder strap, long enough to fit over my pram handle bar. Inside the bag has two insulated bottle holders, two nappy pockets, a pen holder, key fob, mirror, phone pocket, small zip pocket, padded changing mat and wet zip bag!! Phew… what a well thought out bag, and all those sections means I can actually find what I’m looking for without having to root through a giant pile of things.

NAPPIES – obvs… I usually have 2/3 cloth nappies as well as a few disposables just in case

WIPES – I use washable wipes, though I often have some water wipes as well!

SPARE CLOTHES – just in case… leaking nappies, sicky babies… best to be safe!

SUDOCREM – sample tube of nappy cream, I haven’t had to use any on Vega yet, but it’s there for if I do

HANDCREAM – with all this handwashing AND cold weather, my hands are suffering. Loving this hand cream from BEE GOOD

SANITISING WATER – for if I have to change his bum where I can’t wash my hands {and also for the girls!}

SOPHIE – because, Sophie has to go everywhere no?!

BIB – love these Funky Giraffe bibs for catching dribbles and wiping up little messes

MUSLIN – this Aden and Anais muslin is fab – for swaddling, for using as an impromptu play/change mat or just as a burp cloth. Plus it’s super pretty

WATER – always keep a bottle of water in the bag – nursing makes me really thirsty, this saves me getting caught out. Plus if I have to change his bum in the middle of nowhere, I can use it to wet my washable wipes!

What’s your biggest change bag essential {other than nappies and wipes!}?