What do you take in your care bag? Free checklist for on the go with your baby

A trip with a baby requires more preparation than you might think. Whether you're just going to the store, visiting family, or away for the whole day: a well-filledtoiletry bag(also called a diaper bag) makes every parent's life MUCH easier . But what exactly belongs in there?

We give you the ultimatechecklist for on the go with your babyand tips to organize your toiletry bag practically.

Why a care bag is essential

A changing bag is essentially your mobile baby kit. Everything you have within reach at home – from diapers to wipes, spare clothes, and snacks – you take with you in a handy, organized bag. This way, you are always prepared for an accident, a hunger pang, or a sudden nap moment.

A good bag has enough compartments, is easy to clean, and carries comfortably.

Checklist: this is what you take with you in your diaper bag

Below you will find an overview of what you should always pack in your care bag. Depending on your baby's age or the length of your outing, you can add extras.

Care

• Diapers (at least 3, depending on how long you will be away):You always want to have enough diapers on hand to handle accidents on the go.

• Baby wipes: Convenient for quickly and hygienically cleaning little bottoms, hands, or a face

• Changing mat (usually included with the bag): Ensures that you can change your baby anywhere cleanly, even in less hygienic places.

• Diaper bags for waste (or a wetbagfor washable diapers ): For odor-free and neat storage of dirty diapers or clothes until you get home.

• Ointment for red buttocks:  Prevents and soothes skin irritation or diaper rash in your baby.

• Hand gel or wipes for yourself: 

  Ensures you can quickly clean your hands when there is no tap nearby.

Clothing

• Reserve body and extra clothes: BBaby’s spill and leak easily, so an outfit change is often necessary.

• Socks: Small feet cool down quickly, so an extra pair is never superfluous.

• Small blanket or muslin cloth:Multifunctional for warmth, shielding, a catch cloth, breastfeeding, or as a play surface.

Nutrition

• Bottle + milk powder or expressed milk in thermal bag:  So that your baby can always be fed, even on the go

• Water bottle and fruit/cookie (for older babies): For snacks or hydration for children who are already eating solid foods.

• Bib or cloth to wipe the mouth: Keep your baby and their clothes clean during mealtime

• Spoon and snack box if solid food: Makes eating on the go easy and organized

Comfort & entertainment

• Pacifier + pacifier holder: H helps soothe your baby and fall asleep, without losing the pacifier.

• Cuddle toy or teething toy: Provides comfort or distraction on the go.

• Pacifier clip: Prevents the pacifier or a toy from falling to the ground or getting lost.

• Echinaceaof hat, depending on the weather: Protects your baby from sun or cold, depending on the season.

Extras

• Small first aid kit (plasters, thermometer, nasal aspirator…): For small accidents or ailments on the go, it's best to be prepared

• Identity card of your child (required for some trips):Some outings or trips require that you can identify your child

• Spare bag for dirty laundry:To store wet or soiled clothes separately and odor-free until you get home.