What to Pack in Your Nappy Bag (So You’re Not Caught Out… Again)
What to Pack in Your Nappy Bag (So You’re Not Caught Out… Again)
There are two types of parents:
- The ones who casually pull a full change of clothes, snacks, wipes, toys and a portable pharmacy out of their perfectly packed nappy bag.
- The ones who realise at the park that they have 3 lip balms, one lone sock and absolutely zero nappies.
If you’re here because you’ve just googled:
- “what to pack in nappy bag”
- “nappy bag checklist Australia”
- “why is my nappy bag always chaos”
…welcome, mama. You’re in exactly the right place.
Let’s build you a realistic, non-Instagram nappy bag that actually helps you when baby/toddler life inevitably goes feral.
Step One: Choose Your Nappy Bag (Reality + Aesthetic)
You don’t need a $400 bag just because a blogger said so.
But you also don’t have to settle for a giant slobbery tote you hate looking at.
What you do need is a bag that:
- You can actually carry without crying
- Has pockets (ideally lots)
- Wipes clean (because… life)
- Looks cute enough that you don’t mind it in every photo
This is exactly why we love our vegan leather nappy bags at Hush Little Babe:
- 💼 Stylish enough to pass as your everyday handbag
- 🧴 Wipe-clean vegan leather (because spills happen… daily)
- 🧺 Lots of compartments for nappies, wipes, bottles and secret snacks
- 🎁 Comes with full accessories – think change mat, straps, and extras so you’re not buying everything separately
👉 Check out our vegan leather nappy bags with full accessories here:
Vegan leather nappy bag backpack & accessory bundle - caramel or black – Hush Little Babe
Pick a bag you love, then we’ll fill it with the good stuff.
The Nappy Bag Essentials Checklist (The Stuff You Actually Need)
Here’s your core “must not leave the house without this” list.
1. Nappies (Shocking, I Know)
Pack more than you think.
If you’re wondering “Will 2 nappies be enough?” the answer is always no.
- Newborn: 4–6 nappies
- Older baby / toddler: 3–4, depending how long you’ll be out
Also: if you have a toddler, there is a 97% chance they will poo the second you sit down with a coffee.
2. Wipes – The Holy Grail
You can:
- Wipe bottoms
- Wipe faces
- Wipe hands
- Wipe mystery sticky patches
- Wipe your own tears
Keep one full pack in the bag, and a backup travel-sized pack if you’re That Mum™ who always forgets to restock.
Your vegan leather nappy bag from Hush Little Babe has plenty of pockets to keep wipes easy to grab so you’re not elbow-deep in chaos every change.
3. Change Mat (Or “Please Don’t Touch That Public Toilet Seat” Mat)
A fold-up change mat is a lifesaver for:
- Parents who don’t want to put their baby on a public surface
- Babies who think rolling mid-change is a sport
The best bit?
Our vegan leather nappy bags come with a matching change mat and accessories, so you’re totally set from day one – no need to hunt down separate pieces.
👉 See the full nappy bag + accessories set here:
Vegan leather nappy bag backpack & accessory bundle - caramel or black – Hush Little Babe
4. Spare Clothes (x2, Minimum)
The day you only pack one spare outfit is the day your baby will:
- Overflow their nappy
and - Drop their entire snack down their front
For baby:
- 2 spare onesies or tops + bottoms
- Extra socks
For you (yes, you):
- At least a clean top
Your future self will thank you when you remember you tucked a clean top into the roomy main compartment of your bag.
5. Bibs, Cloths & Muslins
Absolute MVPs for:
- Milk spills
- Snack disasters
- General “everything is wet again, how?” moments
Pack:
- 1–2 bibs
- 1–2 muslin cloths
Muslins are magic: blanket, pram cover, change mat, emergency burp cloth.
We love pairing our vegan leather nappy bags with beautiful vintage bibs from our store – so the inside of your bag looks as good as the outside.
👉 Shop here Vintage style double sided newborn bib & headband sets – Hush Little Babe
6. Snacks (For Them and You)
If you have a toddler, you already know that snacks = survival.
For baby/toddler:
- Dry-ish snacks that won’t coat your entire pram in orange dust
- Little container or snack cup
For you:
- Something you can eat one-handed while pushing a pram and negotiating with a small dictator
Your nappy bag’s side pockets are perfect for bottles and snack containers, so you’re not fishing around at meltdown o’clock.
We love our stack cups! See them here Silicone snack & sippy cup VARIOUS COLOURS – Hush Little Babe
7. Bottles / Sippy Cup / Water Bottle
Depending on your setup:
- Formula feeding? Pack:
- Formula pre-measured in a dispenser
- Sterilised bottle
- Water (as advised by your care provider)
- Breastfeeding? You might still want:
- Water bottle for you
- Light cover if you prefer using one
Toddler:
- Sippy cup or water bottle – dehydration + toddler = chaos.
Our vegan leather nappy bags include bottle-friendly sections and compartments so everything stands up instead of rolling around at the bottom like sad maracas.
Keep your drinks at that perfect temperature all year round with our Vacuum Insulated tumbler and sippy cups for mum and bub Stainless steel tumblers & sippy cups with vacuum insulation technolog – Hush Little Babe
8. Comforters & Tiny Distractions
This is meltdown-prevention territory.
Pop in:
- 1 small comforter or soft toy
- 1–2 little sensory or fidget toys
- A tiny book or teething ring
👉 Shop our pram accessories here:
https://www.hushlittlebabe.com.au/collections/pram-accessories
9. Basic First Aid & “Oh No” Items
You don’t need a full ambulance kit, but a tiny “just in case” pouch is handy.
Include:
- Nappy rash cream
- Hand sanitiser
- A few bandaids
- Dummy (and a spare)
- Disposable nappy bags (for smells / dirty clothes)
10. Mum Stuff (You Are Allowed to Exist)
You’re not just the pack mule. You’re a whole human.
Sneak in:
- Lip balm
- Hair tie
- Mini hand cream
- Phone, keys, wallet
- Maybe a tiny treat just for you
One of the best things about a stylish vegan leather nappy bag is that it easily doubles as your everyday handbag – no need to juggle two bags when you leave the house.
Nappy Bag Packing Tips So It’s Not Just… A Pit of Doom
A few tricks to stay semi-organised:
Use Pockets + Pouches
Group things:
- Nappies + wipes + change mat
- Clothes
- Food + bottles
- Toys + comforters
The pocket layout in our vegan leather nappy bags was designed with exactly this in mind – so you can actually find what you need before the explosion hits.
Restock After Each Trip (In Theory…)
In reality:
You’ll remember at 10pm the night before daycare that the bag has:
- One nappy
- No wipes
- Three sultanas
- A deep sense of betrayal
But hey, we aim high.
Try:
- Hanging the nappy bag near the door
- Doing a 2-minute “nappy, wipes, clothes, snack” check whenever you get home
Future you will be very grateful.
Nappy Bag Checklist Summary (Copy + Stick on the Fridge)
For baby/toddler:
- ✅ Nappies (3–6)
- ✅ Wipes
- ✅ Change mat
- ✅ Spare outfits (x2)
- ✅ Bibs + muslin cloths
- ✅ Snacks
- ✅ Bottles / water cup
- ✅ Comforter / toys
- ✅ Cream, sanitiser, nappy bags, bandaids
For you:
- ✅ Phone, keys, wallet
- ✅ Water
- ✅ Snack
- ✅ Top / breast pads if needed
- ✅ Sanity (optional, can be backordered)
Let Us Make It Really Easy: Vegan Leather Nappy Bags with Full Accessories
If you’re reading this thinking, “This is a great list but honestly I’m exhausted and I just want someone to hand it all to me in a cute bundle,” that’s literally what we do.
At Hush Little Babe, you’ll find:
- 👜 Vegan leather nappy bags with full accessories – stylish, practical and ready for real-life mess
- 🧺 Practical baby gift boxes to stock your bag with muslins, bibs, toys and more
- 🧸 Comforters, sensory toys & weighted plushies – perfect for prams, car trips and public meltdowns
- 🎁 Beautifully packaged gifts you can buy for yourself (yes, that’s absolutely allowed) or for a friend
👉 Shop matching baby essentials at:
https://www.hushlittlebabe.com.au
Because your nappy bag shouldn’t just be a black hole of crushed snacks and panic.
It can be organised, beautiful, and actually helpful – just like you. 💛
