My husband acts non-interested as he follows me through stores watching me gawk over possible gift ideas. I managed to fight the pregnancy fatigue and aches as I perused the Michael Kors store. Soon, I found myself drooling over a neutral Michael Kors purse adorned in gold accents. “This? You want this?” My husband asked eager to know exactly what I wanted so he could promptly purchase and return to the nearby bar for a football game, satisfied knowing his holiday shopping was complete.

“Yes!” I eagerly proclaimed.

But, just as I was flagging down the super stylish store associate who I am sure never saw a pregnant lady in her life given the ways she kept glancing at me, it hit me. Hit me hard.

I had no purpose for that purse. I was walking down Diaper Bag Lane. No!!

Just as the very naive associate made her way towards me, I placed the purse back on its pedestal, grabbed my husband’s hand and rushed us out of the store hyperventilating. “I am a Mom now!”

I swapped the what could have been Michael Kors for a Diaper Bag that usually contains my necessities along with all of Baby Lo’s. To clarify, I still have and use a purse, so do not fret future Mommys-To-Be, but I will share, that sometimes one bag is super easy for us all.

DIAPER BAG MUST HAVES:
It is all about being prepared. My Skip & Hop Diaper Bag is great because it is durable, made of fabric that cleans easily and has many compartments. I always carry a bottle, extra pacifiers and formula / snack dispenser. A change of clothes is a must! Because I tend to be what people like to refer to as a germaphobe, I have fallen in love with the compact diaper change, for quick public restroom stops. Don’t forget the Lysol wipes to wipe down the space first and antibacterial gel for your hands after! I always make sure to carry Aquaphor and in the summer months Babyganics SPF is a must.

What diaper bag items are must haves on your list?

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