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A couple weeks ago I shared the newest love in my life… my Timi and Leslie Madison diaper bag. 
Today I wanted to share what’s inside, because it can be a little overwhelming trying to figure out what you might possibly need for not only yourself, but a newborn and three toddlers! And keep reading to the end of the post for a discount code for your very own Timi & Leslie diaper bag!
 
 
Some of the essentials that I need with me at all times for my tiniest babes are:  
 
  • Aden and Anais muslin swaddle blanket. Sometimes I just keep one of these with the car seat so I don’t have to keep one in the diaper bag, just kind of depends on my mood or what time of year it is.
  • Huggies diapers and wipes. I keep two in my diaper bag at all times in whatever sizes I currently need, then I keep extra in the car all the time so I don’t have to carry around 10 diapers with me “just in case”, but I never run out!
  • Clean onesie in a Ziploc bag in case of emergencies
  • Nursing cover
  • Sometimes a bottle (not pictured). The great thing about the Timi & Leslie bags is that they come with the insulated bottle holder, so if you have a bottle brand that fits in it then you can just clip it to the outside and it doesn’t have to take up valuable space inside!

 

 
The things I need with me to stay sane with my older kids:
 
  • Snacks (I know this looks like a lot, but keep in mind I need to have emergency snacks on hand for three little moochers!)
  • “Busy bag” with items like small coloring books (from Target Dollar Spot) and a couple crayons, a couple lace-and-trace cards, and a small board book.
  • Water bottle (not pictured). I pretty much always have at least one kid water bottle in my diaper bag at all times. I try to make my two older kids in charge of their own, but I still schlep around the water for my 18 month old.

 

 
Believe it or not, there’s still room for the things that I need for myself:
 
  • Planner. My planner is also my wallet… and sometimes an impromptu coloring pad for the kids.
  • Cell phone
  • Cosmetic bag. This tiny bag holds things like a travel size sunscreen, tinted lip moisturizer, gum, eye drops, and my inhaler.
  • Water bottle (not pictured). Most of the time I have a water bottle for myself, especially when I’m pregnant.
  • Hand sanitizer (not pictured, clipped onto the side)

 

31 Responses to what’s in my diaper bag

  1. Jessica Lynn July 27, 2015 at 6:42 pm #

    This totally reminded me that I need to put another pack of wipes in my bag!! My daughter also uses my planner as a coloring book some days 🙂

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  2. The Queen July 27, 2015 at 6:55 pm #

    Smart momma using ziplocks! Is it weird that I miss carrying a diaper bag – I loved them! 🙂

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  3. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations July 27, 2015 at 7:45 pm #

    LOL, yes, you definitely don't want to run out of wipes!!

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  4. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations July 27, 2015 at 7:45 pm #

    What's not to love? So many handy compartments and easy to keep clean. 🙂

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  5. Giovanna Pierucci July 27, 2015 at 7:59 pm #

    Una borsa con tanti scomparti è geniale anche per le zie

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  6. Jaclyn Kent July 27, 2015 at 8:03 pm #

    That bag is great!

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  7. Alyssa July 27, 2015 at 9:07 pm #

    oh you are so organized. I like your idea of having a onesie in a plastic bag, i never thought of where you put the one that had the accident. Smart, smart!

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  8. Amber Battishill July 27, 2015 at 11:57 pm #

    You're diaper bag contents are pretty much the same exact as mine I find it easier to keep it stocked and ready to go so that it's one less thing to do before I head out.

    The muslin blankets are my favorite. I love that they store in little space and can be used for a light cover for shade, nursing cover or to lay on grass.

    Your bag is super cute. It reminds me a lot of my Sarah Wells breast pump bag.

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  9. Brooke Knipp July 28, 2015 at 2:02 am #

    That bag is fantastic! I don't need to carry around diapers for kids anymore, but I feel like I still need a large enough bag for kid cr*p 🙂 This one is much more stylish than anything I've ever carried. Love it!

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  10. plussizeannie July 28, 2015 at 2:29 am #

    I love that bag, may have to get it, even if I don't have a baby!!!

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  11. Lexie Loo, Lily, Liam, and Dylan Too! July 28, 2015 at 4:12 am #

    That's such a cute bag! I carry around a ton of snacks, too. Haha!

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  12. Alicia Snow July 28, 2015 at 5:02 am #

    I love that diaper bag. I really need to get a new one. And seriously love the idea of having a spare onesie in a plastic bag.

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  13. Tiffany July 28, 2015 at 11:45 am #

    I love this diaper bag!!!

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  14. Ira Kharchenko July 28, 2015 at 3:32 pm #

    The post is really interesting! I love your blog:)

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  15. Sara McCarty July 28, 2015 at 8:34 pm #

    Love this! That's such a cute bag! I'm finally getting to a point where I may not need to carry a diaper bag much longer and I'm rejoicing! Although that one is really cute!

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  16. Jess rey July 28, 2015 at 10:08 pm #

    You carry light! I always had junk in my bag when my kids were younger. I do have two toddlers…they pack their own bag. Haha. I think the only thing I carry on me that is not mine is my son's epi-pen. btw…I LOVE that bag, I would totally recycle it and use it as a camera bag. Love love LOVE it!

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  17. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations July 28, 2015 at 10:55 pm #

    Thanks Alyssa! The Timi & Leslie bags come with a "wet sack", but newborn clothes are so teeny tiny I think a Ziploc bag works better. 🙂

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  18. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations July 28, 2015 at 10:57 pm #

    Thanks Amber! Yes,we have had a few diaper and snack emergencies that have really pushed me to make sure it's always ready to go. 🙂 And the muslin blankets are definitely the best, so versatile!

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  19. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations July 28, 2015 at 10:57 pm #

    LOL, yep, even once diapers are done with you still have tons of kid stuff to carry around, for sure!

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  20. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations July 28, 2015 at 10:58 pm #

    Hey, it doesn't even look like a diaper bag, sot hat's okay! 😉

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  21. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations July 28, 2015 at 10:59 pm #

    You definitely don't want to ever run out of snacks! Nothing like lots of hangry toddlers to deal with while trying to run errands! 😀

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  22. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations July 28, 2015 at 11:00 pm #

    Thanks Alicia! I really love it, it's like, my one nice fancy baby item, lol. 🙂

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  23. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations July 28, 2015 at 11:01 pm #

    Sometimes it seems like I'll never get there… but I know it's really only a matter of time and that day will be here before I know it. 🙂

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  24. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations July 28, 2015 at 11:02 pm #

    I know Jess, I feel like it's a lot, but then I look at what some other people have and I'm like, okay, maybe I'm not that bad. 😉 And great idea, it would make a great camera bag, all those compartments for storing things!

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  25. Susannah July 29, 2015 at 12:20 am #

    Oh my goodness, you have the cutest diaper bag!!! <3

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  26. Autumn August 6, 2015 at 3:49 am #

    These are great tips!! I don't have a diaper bag yet, but someday I will and I am going to be completely clueless as to what to put in it!

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  27. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations August 7, 2015 at 9:55 pm #

    You will figure out what works for you, trust me! 🙂 Thanks for your kind comment Autumn!

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  28. Jenny Ostenson Photography August 14, 2015 at 3:14 am #

    This is the cutest diaper bag ever! Wonderful tips for what to carry for new baby.

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  29. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations August 21, 2015 at 6:37 am #

    Thank you so much!

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  30. Holly Housewife August 27, 2015 at 10:31 pm #

    I love that bag so much, it's so stylish!
    I need that many snacks for my one baby, he's such a monster eater I can't imagine if I have more like him – the grocery bills!! ://///
    You reminded me I NEED to put an extra stash of things in the car, brilliant! I've been meaning to but keep forgetting and things have almost gotten very ugly and messy heheh

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  31. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations August 28, 2015 at 3:25 am #

    Haha, yes, my kids are starting to eat us out of house and home! 🙂

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