In recent years, mothers and fathers have been buying baby bags. The baby bag, which should be prepared before birth, is a bag that contains the materials that the baby and mother will need, is easy to carry and should always be ready at hand. So, what is or should be in a baby bag?
What should be in the baby bag should be divided into the needs of the baby and the needs of the mother.
Materials the baby may need
- Baby diaper
- Wet wipes, commonly known as cleaning care wipes
- Diaper rash cream
- Cotton diaper to put on the baby’s back if he/she sweats
- Spare socks, beret or hat depending on the season
- Spare clothes
- Seasonal vest in case of cold
- A thin blanket
- Feeding bib
- If using Feeding products such as bottles, spoons, follow-on milk mixture
- Pacifier if using
- Toy for distraction
- Spare thermometer if possible
- Baby monitor
Materials that mom may need
Sometimes it is much more practical to use the whole baby bag instead of carrying an extra bag. Because you may have a hard time with the stroller, the baby bag, both the baby and your personal bag. For this reason, you can use one compartment of the baby bag for keys, wallet, phone, sunglasses. In addition, during the breastfeeding period, products such as breast pads, nipple cream, breastfeeding pillow, breastfeeding apron should also be kept in the bag for the mother.
Is it necessary to buy a baby bag?
The baby bag is a very practical helper that you will use until your baby is about 3 years old. With this bag, which you can keep ready in the baby’s closet or cloakroom, you will not have any problems when you need to go out urgently. With babies who may suddenly need a lot of things, having a bag ready to go on outings, to the grandparents, shopping or to the park will make your job a lot easier. When you return home, it is important to put the missing items in the bag immediately. For example, if you used diapers or had to put on spare clothes while you were out, you should definitely replenish the bag.