How to choose the perfect baby bag

Choosing a baby’s walking bag is very important since after the child’s birth, the bag will accompany, for a long time, all the mother’s and baby’s outings.

Whether for a birthday party, a trip to the doctor, a visit to the grandparents’ house or a small outing, the bag is a must-have item when taking the baby out, so it’s important that it is practical, organized and functional.

In order to make the walks more peaceful and enjoyable, it is essential that the bag has some facilities in terms of fabric, shape, durability, and internal space.

Check out some tips to choose the ideal bag and know what you can’t forget to take inside it.

Pay attention to the fabric used in the manufacture of the bag

An important item to note is the quality of the fabric used in the manufacture of the baby bag. It must be of good quality, strong, light and easy to clean:

• Light fabrics: the luggage you will carry in your bag will be large and heavy, so prefer models made of light fabrics.
• Durable material: despite being light, the material must be resistant, after all you will use the bag very often for at least two years! Make sure the seams are reinforced.
• Easy to clean: make sure the model is easy to wash or clean. Choose waterproof fabrics. Avoid very light colors and bags made of cotton, as they get dirty easily.

Bag size and number of dividers are important factors

Choose medium-sized bags with a good amount of dividers. They will make it easier to find the most common products. Choose a model that has a thermal space for food and drinks.

• Internal space: choose a model that has a large internal space and that fits a lot, after all, the list is long! (see the list in the last topic of the article)
• Smaller compartments: It is important that the bag has smaller compartments where you can put items that are used more often. This will prevent you from “losing” objects in the main compartment. In these smaller spaces you can store items such as: baby bottles, pacifiers, baby food, alcohol gel, medicines, diapers, baby wipes, diaper rash cream.

Smaller compartments are also important so you can separate food from dirty clothes, for example.

• Thermal compartment: opt for models that have a thermal compartment to keep baby’s food at a safe temperature. In addition to conserving cold foods such as fruits and juices, this space serves as a greenhouse for heated foods such as porridge for lunch or dinner, for example.

Strap options: how to choose?

The shape and size of the handles are another important item when choosing a bag. Optional straps: prefer models that have wide straps and with more than one option of use, for example: long, for cross-body use; short, to be worn over one shoulder and with adjustable straps that adapt to the stroller.

Check out the gallery for some great baby bags options:

Which models should be avoided?

Heavy models, with very fragile fabric or difficult to wash, with few compartments, without optional handles and without thermal compartment are not the best options.

What moms can’t forget to pack in their baby bag

If you don’t want to come back early from the tour, some items are essential in the baby’s bag. The amount will depend on the time they will be away from home, but it is important not to forget the main items below:

• portable changing table;
• Blanket;
• Change clothes;
• Water;
• Cloth diaper;
• Disposable diapers;
• wet wipe;
• ointment for diaper rash;
• Feeding bottle;
• Pacifier;
• Toy.