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The last time I posted a “what’s in my diaper bag” style post, Taylor was only 7 months old. Time has absolutely flown by….Now that she is 18 months I want to share what’s in our Toddler Diaper Bag. I keep my Toddler Emergency Car Kit and a Toddler Restaurant Kit in the trunk of my car which contain many of the things I would otherwise have to worry about grabbing on the way out the door or lugging around in my already full diaper bag (i.e. bib, utensils, first aid kit, change of clothes, etc.). If you haven’t already, and have or will soon have a toddler, definitely check out those two posts!
Why I Love The Coco & Kiwi Provence Bag
I have gotten more compliments on this Coco & Kiwi Provence Diaper Bag since I started carrying/wearing it, mostly from girls at my gym who are non-moms actually! As a Coco Ambassador this season, I had the option to choose my favorite bag; it wasn’t even a question which I’d choose. I adore the classic, chic sandstone stripes paired with the camel colored leather of the Provence Bag. Aside from how cute and stylish it looks, I wanted to share a couple of my favorite features with you – game changers I don’t know how I didn’t look for in a bag sooner:
1) detachable stroller straps,
2) the bag can be carried as a clutch, over the shoulder/messenger style, or as a BACKPACK! If you couldn’t tell by all caps, I’m definitely loving the diaper backpack option these days, running around after my toddler.
3) The ingenious zip-in wet bag. I use mine for opened snacks!
You can check out this and all of the stylish Coco & Kiwi Diaper Bags and accessories here.
What’s In My Toddler Diaper Bag?
FOR TODDLER:
- 2-3 Diapers – if your toddler still wears them which, at 18 months, Taylor does.
- Wipes – I love Water Wipes travel packs because they are all natural, and can be used to clean little ones’ hands and faces as well!
- Sanitizing Wipes – the Wet Ones Sensitive Skin canister makes for easy packing as well as pulling out wipes to sanitize shopping carts, restaurant tables, etc. quickly.
- Snacks – did you know that when your baby becomes a toddler you then become a snack peddler? I keep a variety on hand at all times because, at this age, T is starting to really exert her independence through making her preferences known!
- Comb and hair ties/bows – because, #girlmom.
- Changing pad – a burgundy colored changing pad, which matches the lining, comes in the Coco & Kiwi Diaper bags, and it is actually long enough to accommodate a growing toddler bod!
- Wet bag – this is another convenient feature of the Coco & Kiwi Diaper bag. The wet bag zips in and out. I personally use it to store opened + unfinished snacks!
- Diaper bags + dispenser – I am obsessed with the Munchkin diaper bag dispenser. Okay, maybe not obsessed, but I do own 5!
- Kleenex – toddlers tend to need nose wiping every now and again, and it’s nice to have these on hand when a runny nose occurs. These travel packs are the cutest I’ve found – it’s the little things : )
- Mini first aid – I only carry bandaids in my diaper bag because I have a mini first aid kit in my fully loaded Toddler Emergency Car Kit (which includes this AWESOME portable potty for you potty training mamas!)
- Sunglasses
- Water bottle – sometimes I will just bring my adult sized version of this bottle and share with Taylor but, again, these days my toddler likes to have her OWN things!
- A small toy that she is reallllllly into – at this moment, Peppa Pig!
FOR MAMA:
- LipSense Lip Gloss – I literally do not leave the house without at least one of my LipSense glosses (Matte, Glossy or Bouganvillea), whether I’m wearing the lip color or not. LipSense is a kiss-proof, smudge proof, waterproof lip color that lasts up to 18 hours – talk about a busy mom MUST HAVE! The gloss is the only thing you need to reapply a couple of times throughout the day to keep your lips moisturized and your color it’s staying power. LipSense has been a game changer for me as a new, busy mama: if nothing else, I walk out the door with tinted moisturizer and LipSense on and feel pretty + put together! I loved this stuff so much that I became a distributor myself, at first for the discount but now I have another stream of income for my family because of it! If you’re interested in learning more or placing a LipSense order – check out my Taylor-made Beauty Facebook Group (lots of sales and fun giveaways!), and my In-Stock Album and Order page.
- Gum
- Feminine products
- Phone
- Sunglasses & Eyeglasses
- Phone Charger – a must since becoming a mama/responsible for someone else besides myself!
- Wireless headphones
- Lifetime Athletic Gym card – I can’t insert the praise hands emoji through Word Press, or else I would. Adding this element into our toddler and mom weekday schedule has been a game-changer, sanity saver, etc.!
- Hand sanitizer
- Wallet (I linked the BEST price I’ve seen for this classic LV wallet!)
- Protein bar – not pictured because I literally ate it an hour before taking the pictures for this post
- Keys
- Pen
To access the printable Toddler Diaper Bag Essentials Checklist use this link or just click on the image below. As a subscriber, you can access and download this and any of the other printables from my website by going to the Printables Library Page and entering the password I emailed to you when you subscribed (if you can’t find it, just email me at ashley@taylor-mademama.com and I’ll re-send!).
What are your toddler diaper bag must-haves?
Other Ta[y]lor-made Mama posts you may be interested in:
- How To Entertain A Toddler On An Airplane – travel tips + a free printable checklist
- A Perfectly Packed Toddler Emergency Car Kit
- Tips To Make Dining Out With A Baby or Toddler Less Stressful – Restaurant Kit!
- What To Pack For A Vacation With A Toddler
I love the bag. So cute. I have the hardest time with diaper bags. I pack it all nice and organized before I leave the house, but then after one diaper change the bag has somehow exploded and I can’t find anything! It’s so frustrating!
I hear you!! If we moms only had an extra arm or two, it would be so much easier to stay organized!
This is such a great list! I have heard a lot about Coco & Kiwi diaper bags. I’ll have to check them out for my next baby!
Thank you, Rachael! Definitely check out Coco & Kiwi – you can always snag one of their diaper totes ahead of baby bc they seriously don’t look like diaper bags!
I used to complain about having to carry around a diaper bag. But now that my kids are older, I wish I still had access to all of that stuff. It sure does come in handy!
I can so see that, Heather! It’s true – I feel way more intentional and prepared now as a mom than I ever did before!
I love that bag so much! What a great design- doesn’t even look like a baby bag and love that it’s roomy. With four kids I have resigned myself to the fact that I will forever need a huge bag! ❤️
Four kids?! You’re a super mama! Yes, the Coco & Kiwi bags definitely have the roomy factor as well as style!
I’m known for my large diaper bags and I always keep it stock with so many things! This is a great list. For me, water and snacks are definitely musts!
Snacks (for us and our kids!) ARE definitely imperative : ) thanks for reading, Betty!
I want to like this!! It’s a lot easier to go out and both of my hands are free. I also use this diaper bag when I’m not with the kids too. This is great idea.
Thank you, Ana! I agree, a diaper backpack makes life SO much easier when trying to wrangler kiddos!