I just realized – two kids in and I never wrote a ‘What’s in my diaper bag’ post!  I did do one on Dayre some time back but not a proper one so here it is.

(Actually tried recording a video for this too. But it came out too ugly FML. I used my computer’s webcam and it was damn bad la I’m ashamed to call it my work hahahaha. So into the dustbin it goes wtf.)

So with two kids now there is obviously even more things I have to carry with me.

I used to just use a tote bag of mine to lug stuff around in but with two kids, this ain’t cutting it no more.

There are three categories of baby stuff that most parents carry around – entertainment, feeding and changing.

So… what’s in my diaper bag.  Items are obviously a mish mash of a baby’s and toddler’s.

1 – Skip Hop chevron diaper bag. I love this bag too much! It’s a decent size yet not too cumbersome to carry around.  It comes with tonssss of pockets and compartments like every self-respecting diaper bag should. The shoulder strap is padded so it doesn’t feel heavy even when full.  The strap can also be unbuckled on one end to thread through a stroller handle so you don’t need a hook.  And the pretty chevron design too of course <3

2 – Rattle for Penny. Sorry, dunno the brand cos Mummy Ooi bought this in the UK.

3 – Books.  This one will change obviously so Fighter won’t get bored. For Penny, just a resilient board or fabric book that she can chew on hahaha.

4 – iPad. For when books or toys fail don’t judge hahaha.  We try not to give Fighter the iPad but if we’ve been sitting at a meal for some time and he’s already tired of his books then out comes the iPad la so we can eat in peace.

1- Baby Wipes. So necessary it goes without saying.  I used to exclusively buy Pigeon wipes only but with baby 2 anything goes hahaha. This Hello Kitty wipes was from Guardian.

2 – Baby blanket. You never know when this will be useful! In a cold mall, as a cushion, as a mat…

3 – Diapers.  Also no need to say la wtf.  I carry two sizes, for Fighter and Penny obviously.

4 – Cardigan. For if Penny gets cold.  None for Fighter because he hates layering. -_- If I know we’re going to a colder place I just make him wear a jacket out the door.

5 – Diaper cream.  This particular tube is Melvita but I use Sudocrem at home.

6 – Hand sanitizer.  I never used to use hand sanitizer but now this will do in a pinch when I need clean hands when Fighter or Penny suddenly demands food wtf.  Or if I change a diaper and there’s no water around wtf it’s better than nothing.

7 – Mosquito patches.  Only in Malaysia.  Damn scared of dengue la please they’re still so young!  But anyway mosquitos seem to love me more than them, if we go out and we’re all wearing the patches I’m the only one who gets bitten wtf.  Good la they avoid getting itchy or sick.

8 – Headbands. For Fighter WTF no la for Penny hahahaha.  She still has very little hair so in order to look like a girl she needs hair accessories hahaha.  She’s usually in pink, so can’t go wrong with a pink headband in the bag.  The green one was left over from a birthday party some time back.

9 – Antibacterial wipes.  Not for wiping baby butts, I use this to clean pacifiers and utensils, and restaurant high chairs and surfaces they may touch.  Don’t play ok last time Fighter played in a contaminated indoor playground and contracted the stomach flu.  Then he passed it to the entire family including nanny and grandpa wtf.

1- Food jar for Fighter. This one is from Thermos and I love the colorful yellow ducks on it!

2 – Milk powder container – this one is from Clevamama. It’s tiered so I can keep more than one portion of formula in it for Fighter.

3 – Fork and spoon. This is from Oxo Tot and I initially got it for Penny, cos Fighter already has his own.  But Penny is a long way from feeding herself and I really like the design of this!  The handles are round and easy to hold and it’s rubber backed.  The spoon and fork itself are curved and seems to make it easier to pick up food.

4 – Bib.  Hit or miss cos Fighter got mood whether want to wear or not.  Penny is on a bib strike now so …. more laundry for us wtf.

5 – OXO Tot snack cup. The handle is also curved and rubbery so it’s easy to hold. The lid has soft rubber flaps so kids can reach into it easily but the snacks won’t fall out.  My only gripe is that because it’s not airtight, snacks won’t last in there.  What I do is replenish the snacks before we go out and store them in the original container when we’re back.

6 – Milk bottle.  Penny’s milk bottles are from Doctor Brown.  Cos Penny is still refusing to latch during the day aih. But as long as she’s drinking I can pump!

If you haven’t read my blog post on my breastfeeding journey, go here.

That’s all the essentials in my diaper bag!  Not a lot I think cos I know other moms carry a lot more hehe. What’s in your diaper bag that I don’t have in mine?