Start packing your bags!
Don’t worry. You’re not in trouble, and we’re not sending you on a lavish, last-minute trip to an island resort in Bora Bora. Instead, we want to make sure you’re packing your bumGenius Wet Bags with everything you need to cloth diaper your baby.
For this week’s giveaway, one lucky person will win a bumGenius Wet Bag, filled with a pair of bumGenius BabyLegs, one set of Flannel Wipes, a sample pack of bumGenius Detergent, bottom cleaner, and a Flip One-Size Cover.
To enter this week’s giveaway, tell us what you typically carry in your diaper bag and why.
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About the Author
Brittney is a social media coordinator for Cotton Babies. She has three sisters, loves pizza and enjoys listening to obscure bands no one has heard of. Outside of posting on the Cotton Babies Facebook and Instagram pages, she babysits a few cloth diaper-wearing kids and likes playing with her dogs.
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Diapers, wipes, extra clothes for both kids. Wallet and keys. Wetbags and snacks for the toddler. Like to keep it stocked abd ready to go. Never know when you may need to run out the door.
I have a potty trained 2 year old. I pack an extra change of clothes for her. I am about to have a newborn (March) & when she comes, I will be back to packing all things for diapering!
Diapers, wipes & wetbag for changes, clothes just in case, toys for entertainment and snacks and sippy in case he needs to eat on the go.
I carry way too much stuff in my diaper bag because I’m too lazy to clear it out regularly. One thing I do keep in there though is playdough – it helps to occupy my daughter at restaurants when we wait for our food – or if she finishes early!
I typically carry diapers, wipes, blankets and an extra outfit in case of any accidents.
I typically have a few snacks, a few fidgets or something to keep my bigs busy if I need to, diapers, wipes, and a change of clothes for my littles. I think that is all that will fit! But those are my must haves!
i have a few diapers, extra clothes, and snacks for the bigger kids 🙂
I carry my diaper bag as a purse so have diapers, wipes, Ella food pouch, extra socks, waterbottle, keys, phone, wallet, wetbag, wish garden quiet time!
I carry extra diapers because I have a heavy wetter, Wet Wipes because toddlers are NEVER clean, and an emergency change of clothes! You never know what’s going to happen. 🙂
I don’t have a baby yet, but I would imagine I would carry cloth and disposable diapers, cloth and disposable wet wipes, extra clothes, baby powder or cream, wetbag, toys and books.
I over pack with my favorite BG 4.0s, a wetbag, wipes, extra clothes….and Chuck E Cheese tokens…just in case!
All things diaper related and a change of clothes!
Feels like everything 🙂 I usually have a small bag with immediate stuff in it (Diaper or two, wet bag, wipes, change of clothes) and a larger bag packed with anything else I ‘might’ need while I’m out.
I carry the usuals in my diaper bag: cloth diaper, wet bag, wipes, rash cream, extra clothes, snacks, teethers, and water in a sippy.
I carry quite a bit but I HAVE to have diapers, wipes, bum spray, and an extra outfit!
I carry BumGenius diapers, wipes, spare outfits, a wet bag, teethers and snacks.
My little one has yet to arrive but here is the list my very organized friend gave me for what to keep in my diaper bag:
Diapers (2-4)
Changing pad
Wipes
Diaper cream
Onesie/socks (change of clothes)
Burp cloth (x2)
Bib
Spare pacifier
Tissues
Blanket
Small toys
Nursing cover OR formula & bottles(x2) if not breast feeding
I always carry extra set of clothes, extra diapers, and hair brush and accessories for my little girl.. her hair is sooo long at 18 months!
I could always use another wet bag! 🙂 Seems like one or two is never enough when on the go!
BG freetimes, small wet bag, wipes, stuffed Bucky Badger toy
BG diapers, cloth wipes, outfit, blanket and a wet bag.
In my bag, I carry 2 cloth diapers, a wetbag, CJ’s butter, snacks, lotion, changing pad and some toys :). These are all pretty much essentials, so that’s why they’re included. Unfortunately, my bag is pretty small so that’s about all it will fit!
Way too much because I don’t want to leave home without anything I might need!
I always carry my BG diapers, a wetbag, a spare outfit in case she gets dirty and a couple of extra pacifiers in case of emergency!
I don’t carry very much haha because I’m carrying for 2 kids and will be 3 kids in April. I have a spare change of clothing for everyone. 1 or 2 wet bags. Depending how long we are going to be gone, but usually 2 covers and 4 inserts. Wipes. Sippy cups.
I always have two diapers, wet bag, CJ’s butter, wipes, my wallet and phone, water, snack, and a few small toys and it is way too full!
Wipes, a teething biscuit, my wallet, a diaper, a pouch of baby food, and whatever else we may need that day.
I carry extra diapers, wipes , outfits , snacks, bottom cleaner, and toys I like to be prepared for anything.
In my diaper bag I always have my Earth mama angel baby butt balm, it works amazing on the tush, my dry skin and chapped lips. I always have my wet ah, 3 BG Freetime and an extra outfit!
I like to keep it simple. Diapers, wipes, changing pad, extra clothes and hand sanitizer.
Cds, wet bag, pacifies, toys, food, extra clothes…..
This looks perfect for my diaper bag! Love the fun patterns.
Wet bag, at least 3-4 extra diapers, wipes, and way too much other things because my bag is too big and I don’t clean it out enough lol.
I always have diapers of course, wipes and wet bag fur changes on the go. a couple extra pairs of clothes for spit ups and leaks, bibs, a hat and often my ergo to wear my ull guy when needed
A couple diapers, a change of clothes, cloth wipes, wet bag
Also these are the essentials for us 🙂
I am a Mom to be, so I am working on deciding what I need in such a bag. 🙂
Four flip covers, 6 Flip organic cotton inserts, 2-4 Flip stay dry inserts, Episencial Sunny sunscreen, Earth Mama Angel Baby Bottom Balm, bum Genius wipes, Planetwise and bum Genius wet bags, snacks for mom, toys for babies, coupons for baby products, cough drops, two outfits and bibs, tylenol (for Mom and babies!), their vaccination records….basically, double everything for the twins.
I carry diapers, wipes, a change of clothes, hand sanitizer, travel changing pad, toys, receiving blanket.a keeping my fingers crossed for the win!:)
Diapers, wipes, snacks, and a water cup for our son.
I’m due with my first in may so I don’t carry a diaper bag yet, but it will for sure include a couple of cloth diapers, wipes and a change of clothes
We carry binkies, a wet bag.. Bgs(free times and elementals).. Snacks, extra clothes, blankie, socks and wipes!
Diaper, wipes, spray, balm, wetbag.
Flip covers with stay dry inserts, a wet bag, change of clothes, nursing cover, and burp rags….and sometimes my wallet, lol
way too much 🙂 clothes, diapers, wetbag, toys, food etc!
baby stuff and food for mama!
diapers, snacks, wipes, wetbag, sippy cup, bottle, bib, wallet, keys, phone, change of clothes, socks, carrier
I start my checklist with two flip stay dry inserts and a flip cover for any surprise diaper changes. A wet bag to contain the dirty diapers. A burp cloth and bib because my daughter is the “Spit-up Queen.” A change of clothes for the same reason. My cover for Breastfeeding. And lastly my necessaries like wallet, phone, make-up, etc because the diaper bag now doubles as my purse.
Am expecting my first baby in April so have yet to figure out what all I will carry in my diaper bag! 🙂
Entirely too much… but the most important things are some diapers, wetbag, wipes, and my nursing cover for my little guy!
I carry way too much! But I am always prepared! My bag ( for a 26 month old and a 4 month old) has 4.0’s, wet bag, extra outfits, snack, sippy, bib, and that’s just the start!!
Great question! I havent given birth yet, so my diaper bag is unpacked!!!!!!!
I always start with 2 Flip Stay Dry inserts and a flip cover for any surprise diaper changes. A wet bag to keep the dirty diapers contained. A burp cloth because my daughter is the “Spit-up Queen.” A change of clothes for the same reason. My cover for Breastfeeding. My camera for candid pics. And then my necessaries: wallet, phone, make-up, etc.
Probably too much – I usually have 5 diapers, a wet bag, wipes, a couple of extra binkys, two blankets(one to clean up with, another to keep warm with), a change of clothes, extra socks, a few bibs(she soaks through them like crazy), toys, a book, and my stuff too (like keys, wallet, phone, etc). I have being unprepared so I’d rather carry around extra stuff than need it later.
i carry snacks and books
Wipes, diapers (bumgenius 4.0), wetbag, change of clothes, burp cloth, and nursing cover.
I carry seventh generation disposable diapers, wipes and a back up baby outfit in my diaper bag. We are brand new to cloth and im not sure how to do it very well away from home yet.
4.0’s wipes change of clothes and prefolds.
To get us through an outing.
I haven’t packed a diaper bag yet (due with my first in April), but I imagine I will include a few cloth diapers, cloth wipes, and a wet bag to have diapering taken care of. Also a change of clothes for the baby in case of spit up or what have you. And a little pouch of things for mom like chapstick, lotion, and my medicines because I’m too lazy to carry a diaper bag AND a purse!
I carry pocket diapers or AIOs to make it easy on myself as well as a wet bag, nursing cover, burp rags, and a change of clothes for the baby. I currently carry disposable wipes (I use cloth ones at home) and am hoping to carry cloth on the go soon!
I usually have two diapers, 4 or 5 wipes, wet bag, CJs butter and changing pad. I also try to remember a sippy cup and a little toy to help head off toddler meltdowns.
Diapers, wipes and snacks!
I’ve always got a wet bag, change of clothes, snacks,wipes and 2-4 diapers depending on outing.
I carry extra prefolds, a cover, a plastic bag, wipes and a rattle to occupy baby. Oh yeah a burp rag!
um… i try and not carry a diaper bag. i like to shove as much as possible in my purse…
diapers, wipes, change of cloths. why clothes? cause we have wacky weather
Diapers, wipes, and a change of clothes just in case!
A wet bag because it can be used for dirty diapers and wet clothes. And all the necessary items like food and diapers. 🙂
Diapers, wipes, extra clothes, binky, recieving blanket… 🙂
A change of clothes in case baby has an accident. Burp cloth, especially if baby will be passed around, toys to keep baby occupied, nail clipper in case I have spare time and can fit in a clipping. thermometer to take babies temp, swaddle blanket (for numerous things from extra warmth to changing in a bathroom with no changing table!) etc. too many things to name them all!
I usually carry a diaper or 2 (for obvious reasons) as well as a pair of jammies/extra outfit in case of getting dirty/ I also usually have a few toys, a little snack, and a few blankets!
Just the usual stuff, diapers, wipes, extra clothes.
The usual, diapers, spray, wipes. I also carry toys for entertainment, an extra shirt for me and my little one because one of us will end up messy and whatever I would normally carry in my purse.
I carry as much as i possible can XD change of clothes, diapers, food, drinks, wipes.
I’m awaiting my next newborn and my toddler is potty trained, so now my diaper bag has a potty seat insert, extra pairs of pants, underwear, and socks, and some lavender-scented moist wipes.
Extra diapers, Boogie wipes, juice cup, water bottle, 2 changes of clothes, snacks. 🙂
Diapers, wipes, a wet bag for dirty diapers, a change of clothes just in case, and burp cloths for my baby who spits up a lot 🙂
A few small toys, some little books, a diaper, a wetbag, wipes, juice, hand sanitizer, and some cereal if he gets the munchies.
I carry extra pants, underwear and a potty seat.
I try to be minimal for most trips out. Diapers, wipes, change of clothes.
a diaper or two, sample packs of cjs butter because they’re small, a book, and a baby food pouch
Diapers, wipes, spare outfit for baby, snacks for the toddler. Basic essentials only.
I usually have a bumgenius 4.0 and a ziplock baggie for dirty diapers (I don’t have a wetbag yet). Wipes, extra change of clothes, snack for toddler and a cup of water.
Wipes, wet bag, a prefold burp cloth (or two), a couple of small toys, and of course, diapers!!
I carry change of clothes for my toddler and 5 yr old, extra undies and wet bag for accidents. Then there’s snacks, water, first aid kit, books, and too many things I’m too scared to clean out 🙂
an extra outfit for little one incase she makes a mess
I carry cloth wipes, a spray bottle, coconut oil, a wet bag, 2 cloth diapers, and a change of clothes! That is all baby needs!
We always have a wet bag filled with flips, wipes, & stay dry inserts! Can’t leave home without them! Thanks, Cottonbabies!!!
Change of clothes, snacks, clean diapers, wet bag, wipes, travel changing pad, and a toy or two.
We do diapers, wipes, wipe spray, toys, clothes, babylegs, and yeah. 🙂
I keep: wipes, a change of clothes, diapers, and a few toys in my bag. All things important for survival! 🙂
I carry diapers, wipes, a few snacks, two clean outfits and a small first aid kit with Tylenol, bandaids, etc.why? Because I have four kids two being. 3 year old twins.
Nothing yet because my baby hasn’t been born, but I will carry extra diapers, change of clothes, wipes, and bottles.
I try not to carry a lot for my toddler:
1 cover and 2 inserts with wipes and pair of pants (in case of leaking through)
Also, crayons/small notepad, couple small plastic trinkets and cheerios in case there’s a wait somewhere
I carry a diaper and wipes, a variety of snacks, a water cup, kleenex, and a few small toys. My diaper bag is small, so I don’t have room for an extra change of clothes and a lot of extra stuff. So, I often keep extra clothes in my trunk instead! I do try to use my diaper bag as my purse too, so I usually have my wallet in there.
Oh and I usually have a small wet bag in there (most often my AppleCheeks drawstring bag because it’s the smallest one I have)
diapers, wipes and bib!
I carry a few diapers that can fit either child (in case the toddler ends up with diarrhea or something), a change of outfit for both children, wipes, a wetbag, and a nose frida.
Diapers, wipes, wet bag, extra blanket, nursing cover, hand sanitizer, and mints, to be prepared for anything!
I don’t even have a diaper bag. D: but in my purse i usually just have my wallet and a few diapers/wipes. not much room for anything else lol
I pack a nursing cover, wet bag, 2-3 cloth diapers, wipes, changing pad, water bottle, tissues, pen, cell phone, toys, and often a change of clothes for my baby and for my toddler.
I could so use a travel bag!!!! We just have our large wet bag, and that does not do well for traveling!
It will be diapers, extra clothes, a wet bag, and hat.
I don’t have a diaper bag yet! Expecting our first baby in April!
Diapers and diaper rash cream because lil’ guy is extremely susceptible to diaper rashes…
I usually carry a diaper bag with TWO wet bags. 1 is strictly for my electronics (phone etc) a NECESSITY here is “Rains at the mere mention of a hat” Florida. I usually carry at LEAST 2 fully prepped dipes or trainers with spare pants & my pouch sling. During the winter I might also have a small blanket in there as well. That’s it.
I’m a Mama to be, but can imagine I would have a wet bag, wipes, extra diaper or two, change of clothes, toys, burp cloths. Sure I will learn soon enough!
diapers, wipes and change of clothes
Diapers, wipes, glasses (for me), burp cloths and my Sunday Missel because I would always forget it otherwise.
Diapers, a wet bag for the diapers, wipes, wipes spray, snacks for the kids, a pacifier for the baby, my wallet and a reusable changing pad.
diapers wipes snacks a small toy and book spare clothing and a pen and paper. im a minimalist 🙂 just the essentials!
Well at this time i am waiting for my order of cloth diapers to come in as i am new to cloth diapering so now i am packing disposable diapers, homemade cloth wipes in a homemade solution because it is safer on my baby than wipeing her with chemicals, I pack a change of clothes with homemade baby wash incase we have an accident and need an emergency bath, homemade baby lotion to keep her moisturized, a nursing blanket to cover us when she eats. also a changing mat for when we change the bottom on the go. and i believe that is about it. again i am very new to cloth diapering and am hopeing im going to get the hang of it and get my diaper stash built up. i have just ordered 10 diapers and am looking for more. wish us luck 🙂
A couple BG Freetimes, babylegs, wipes, change of baby’s clothes, wetbag, receiving blanket, and a toy. All to keep baby dry and happy!
What I carry in my diaper bag depends on which bag I use. But usually I have an extra Flips cover, a wetbag, at least 2-3 prefolds, a toy phone, some links, and a Lifewise Teething silicone ring (love love love those!), an aden and anais bamboo swaddle blanket, a change of clothes for my l.o., homemade coconut oil “lotion”, thieves hand sanitizer, cloth wipes, and a small glass spray bottle. Then I just toss my phone/wallet into it and head out!
wet bag with cloth diaper and wipes. a back up disposible in case he goes to nursery or has more than one diaper change, a change of clothes for any accidents, and maybe a toy or warm clothes. snacks usually are in there too.
We will see…March 30th!!
Extra diapers, wipes, wet bag. Change of clothes. Gotta be prepared! I also keep a few quiet toys in there.
My diaper bag is pack full will stuff for the kiddos, 3-ages 4 and under. For the baby BG 4.0, change of clothes, burp cloth, nursing cover, Ella’s food pouch, snacks. For the 2&4 year old wipes, sanitizer, water bottles, snacks, crayons and notepad. Extras are lolly pops and lost toys. Just my wallet for me.
Forgot the why: oops 🙂
I am often out and about with the kiddos and need to be prepared for everything. Just in case we are somewhere longer than expected.
I really just carry diapers, wipes, and a wet bag unless we have something big going on that day. I actually even keep it in the car all the time so that I have it for an emergency diaper change but I don’t have to carry it around. I like to travel light!
I have diapers, dry cloth wipes, wipe solution, change of clothes for my 3 month old, a snack for my toddler, and chapstick for myself.
Extra cloths, 3 prefold a, flip cover, wet bag, burp cloth, toys, and wipes
Baby due in May but I know I will never be stranded without wipes for those messy fingers!
My diaper bag is taking the place of my purse.
So diapers, wipes, squirt bottle, clothes, nail clipper, ibprofen, wallet, etc.
I have never packed a diaper bag — waiting for baby!
Cloth diapers, wipes, extra baby outfit, burp rag and a few small toys.
I don’t carry anything in my diaper bag quite yet as Baby Girl won’t be making her appearance for another month and a half or so!
Food, because you never know if he will be hungry.
I carry plenty of cloth diapers, wipes, snacks, a change of clothes, toys, Wet Ones, a book or two, CJ’s Spritz O’ Butter, a wet bag, a rosary, and quite a lot more. I like to be prepared!
I carry everything for my toddler, newborn, and me. Everybody calls it my Marry Poppins bag.
I feel like I carry everything around but a change of clothes always feels the most important!
Typically I carry diapers, wipes, drink, snack, wallet, phone, a couple toys, a bib, and sometimes an extra shirt.
my baby is not due for 2 months so no diaper bag for me. i was just glad i got a break for a couple months after my 1st daughter transitioned to underwear. now she carries around her own stuff in a backpack!
I carry some diapers and wipes for changes. A pacifier for if she wants something to chew on. And a hand full of wash cloths we use as burp rags for when she spits up.
I carry some BG 4.0s since I can easily switch them between my two kiddos 🙂
I carry way too much… Flip cover & insert, disposable wipes, extra clothes, wet bag, toys, snacks, cup for toddler & water bottle for me, and I’m sure there’s more in there that I haven’t seen in a while!
I like to have a pair of BabyLegs and an emergency back-up outfit because sometimes kids require more than a change of diaper. =)
Inventory of the diaper bag, which is also my purse. 2 extra flip covers, two flip inserts, grovia wetbag, wipes, premium prefold for burping, nursing cover, spare clothes for the little one, sippy for the big one, my wallet, day planner, and a variety of toys…
the essentials!
I bring an extra diaper or two, a change of clothes for baby, wipes, wet bag, books and toys!
Cloth diapers, an extra baby outfit, wipes, wallet, keys, sunglasses, and anything else i might need, i only carry one bag, not two, so my stuff goes in the diaper bag
EVERYTHING! Diapers, wipes, change of clothes, blanket, burp cloth, bibs, toys, wetbag, my wallet… you name it! I’m sure I overpack, but I guess it’s better to be safe than sorry! #firsttimemomprobs 🙂
In my diaper bag I always have snacks and a cup for my daughter. I have at least 1 flip cover and 5 flats (depending on how long I’ll be out) and a wet bag. Of course the zipper on my wet bag is breaking though lol
I always have my wetbag, some OBGES, an Aden + Anais swaddle blanket, my water bottle holder and some honest co wipes in my diaper bag.
I carry way too much. I have a Flip cover with at least two disposable inserts, a freetime, and cloth wipes. Then we need snacks, toys and the shoes I keep hoping my daughter will wear without complaint.
It feels like I carry everything! Stuff for baby and me!
I carry the basics: change of clothes, changing pad, wipes, wet bag, diaper (pocket or AIO), pacifier, burp cloth, and normally a water bottle for me. That generally gets me through!
I just packed my hospital bag and diaper bag last night! Less then 4 weeks to go now. I haven’t packed a diaper bag yet, but it will include bumgenius Freetimes for my little man’s tush!
I typically carry a change of clothes for the baby, wipes, extra bumgenius or flips diapers, toys and my nursing cover!
Oops! Forgot why! The change of clothes is for when he spits up, extra diapers and wipes for changings, toys to entertain him and the nursing cover to feed him!
We are in potty training stage now (but we have one on the way I am stash building for.) So our diaper bag always has 1-2 extra pairs of pants, undies, and socks, a wetbag, toys, snacks, and my wallet at this point. It will be filled with a lot more in three months 🙂
I just throw 1 bumgenius 4.0, one wet bag and some cloth wipes in my purse when we go out.
I carry Flip covers and prefolds! Along with the normal diapering supplies, plus tasty snacks and a cup of water for my wee one.
My diaper bag has diapers and wipes (duh), CJ’s, hand sanitizer, a foldable changing mat, change of clothes for baby, spare paci, and usually the contents of my purse since I don’t like carrying two bags around.
Aside from diapers, wipes, and a change of clothes – I always have a snack in my little man’s diaper bag. Something for both of us. =)
I don’t carry anything yet since I’m expecting our first child! would love some suggestions though!
Pretty much everything but the kitchen sink=)
I carry enough cloth diapers for two kids and a change of clothes for each.
So many random things in our diaper bag- but always the basics: food, clothing, diapers and a toy or two.
I carry at least two cloth diapers, burp cloth, cloth wipes and wipe solution, bib, Sophie the Giraffe, and hand sanitizer. Longer trips require more but this is my everyday go-to bag
I always carry my planet wise wet bag and Elementals. I just purchased a BG bag and can’t wait to start using it. I carry Elementals because they hold well with no leaks and planet wise never lets the smell out.
Cloth diapers, cloth wipes, and extra clothes! Boring, but necessary!
We carry diapers (Freetimes!), wipes, change of clothes,a couple of toys, blankies, and a changing mat in our diaper bag!
Diapers, wipes, wetbag, extra clothes, snacks. It’s not easy leaving the house with a baby!
Wipes, about 5 BG 4.0s, an extra outfit, and a few favorite toys!
I carry extra diapers, wipes, toys, burp cloth, extra change of clothes for baby!
Diapers and a clean headband cause you just never know.