Inside my diaper bag all the essentials I need to survive life with twins
Forget the Birkin and the Kelly — the diaper bag is the one carryall a new mom can’t live without.And unlike a luxury handbag, the diaper bag’s inside matters way more than its outside.A useful diaper bag can fit diapers, wipes, a changing pad, diaper disposal bags, rash cream, nursing equipment, bottles, bibs, burp cloths, snacks, pacifiers, toys, extra outfits, hand sanitizer, phew!You should be able to easily grab what you need while balancing a baby, stash the bag in the bottom of the stroller and wipe away any residue from sticky fingers.I have newborn twins, which means that I have two diaper bags — one if I am carrying one baby and the other if I have both girls with me.I’ve been using the 7AM Enfant Soho Diaper Carryall ($142) in black and the Caraa Baby Tote Small in Dove Embroidered Organic Cotton ($320), which are functional and fashionable.The Soho Diaper Carryall is sleek.It has two side pockets that can fit a bottle for each twin.
There is also a front pocket and several interior pockets for all the babies’ accessories.What sets this diaper bag apart from others is that it contains an easy-to-clean cushioned changing pad; a wallet pouch so I don’t have to dig for my keys or my ID; and a crossbody strap to free up my hands.The Caraa Baby Tote is more whimsical, with a showstopper floral design.It has fewer pockets than the Soho carryall, so I use it when I’m toting around just one baby.One unique feature is that the Caraa tote’s two side pockets and its front pocket are insulated to keep milk cool.
The Caraa tote can also be carried across the body.Both have been a cinch to wipe down, but I have yet to test them in a snowy Chicago winter.Here’s what I have been carrying in my diaper bags.With twins, we go through over 20 diapers a day.A good diaper stays firmly in place and doesn’t leak or irritate the skin.
Plenty of diaper brands fit the bill, and then there’s Parasol.Ohmigosh, Parasol RashShield Diapers are soft.According ...