Your Ultimate Baby Bag
Becoming a mom doesn’t mean you have to trade in your skinny jeans and must-have bag for sensible sweats and a carry-all to lug all your goods around. Let form meet function and find a chic statement bag that multitasks for you.
The Mimco baby bag is the stylish mom’s answer to practical babycare. It’s roomy enough to carry all your essentials, with on-trend rose gold detail. The best part? When baby grows up, you can carry on using it as a travel bag.
Choosing a stylish baby bag is the easy part. Stocking it can be overwhelming. Here is our easy baby bag checklist to ensure you’re always prepared (and looking great).
NAPPIES
Pack one nappy for every hour you’ll be out, but when in doubt, add a few extra. There will definitely be days when three nappies can be used in one changing, so better to be prepared.
WIPES
Pack one nappy for every hour you’ll be out, but when in doubt, add a few extra. There will definitely be days when three nappies can be used in one changing, so better to be prepared.
BARRIER CREAM
Barrier cream is a good defence against nappy rash, so apply it with every nappy change.
PLASTIC BAGS
Ideal for disposing of soiled nappies or wet/dirty clothes. You can store a few Woolworths plastic bags (which are made from recycled plastic) in your baby bag rather than buying nappy bags.
HAND SANITISER
Post nappy change, it can be tricky trying to wrangle baby and wash your hands. Keep hand sanitiser handy so you can give your hands a quick wipe.
BOTTLES
If you’re bottle-feeding your baby, pack sterilised bottles and formula or expressed breast milk. For formula, put cooled boiled water in a thermos so that your water will be warm when you pour it out for a quick feed.
BLANKET
Blankets are great for swaddling your baby at nap time, keeping the sun out of your pram, as a makeshift play mat for baby or to cover you while you breastfeed. Lightweight blankets in summer are best and you can opt for fluffier, warmer options during the cooler months.
BIBS
While you don’t really need bibs in the beginning, babies do start to drool, and a dribble bib can prevent too many outfit changes during the day.
DUMMY AND STERILISER
If your baby has taken to dummies, then these are a lifesaver when they start to niggle and need some help soothing. Don’t forget sterilising solution or wipes, as they tend to spit them out quite often.
SUNSCREEN AND HAT
As the weather warms up, you can never be too careful. A trip out for lunch could mean al fresco dining, and you’ll want to protect your baby’s delicate skin.