Once you've found your favorite model, it's now time to fill it with all your essentials. To help you not forget anything, the Charlotte and Charlie team has prepared a list of eight items to always have in your diaper bag .
Change of clothes
We know how quickly a little damage can happen. Make sure you always have a change of clothes that are appropriate for the season. Must-haves: a soft Coccoli pajama set , a Bajoue diaper cover and a Copper Pearl bib .
A waterproof bag
To dispose of soiled clothes, we love Bumkins reusable bags . We avoid getting the rest of the contents of our diaper bag dirty and what's more, it's a great eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic bags!
A muslin blanket
Whether it's for breastfeeding, covering baby or simply comforting him, a soft and light blanket is a real essential to always have with you. No matter your tastes, you will certainly find a swaddle that you like among our vast selection of patterns. Our favorite brands: Little Unicorn , Pehr and Loulou Lollipop .
A baby sling
More compact than a preformed baby carrier and super easy to use, the organic cotton baby sling from Studio Roméo fits perfectly in your diaper bag. It allows you to have your hands free while having baby close to you and comfortable in more restricted places where using your stroller is not possible.
A toy or a stuffed animal
To entertain or comfort baby, always have a small toy or soft toy on hand. Our suggestions: a Kaloo educational book , a Bulle Bijouterie teething toy or a cute and soft Jellycat soft toy .
Nursing pads
For breastfeeding moms, Curve's washable nursing pads are great. Super absorbent and discreet under clothing, they also allow you to avoid the overuse of disposable pads.
Liniment
To relieve baby's dry skin, mom's sore nipples from breastfeeding or simply gently clean baby's bottom, we love the liniment from Quebec companies Bébé Hibou and Lolo et Moi . And for even easier application, don't hesitate to bring a small pack of La Petite Léonne reusable wipes .
A changing mat
Included with most diaper bags, the changing mat allows you to always have a clean surface to put baby down for diaper changes. For those who don't have one or who would simply like to have a more complete and easy to transport one, we love the Herschel changing station . Super compact with several storage pockets, it allows you to store all your essentials in one place to have them easily at hand. In addition, it can be stored in your bag or attached to the stroller if you prefer to travel light.
Of course, we can add several other small items to this depending on the age of your child. In short: diapers, wipes, a bottle , formula, a health record, snacks and a pacifier .
