After the baby is born, the diaper bag becomes a constant companion for doctor's visits, shopping trips and walks with the baby. Parents often pack much more than is actually necessary. You can find out how to pack your diaper bag sustainably and minimalistically in this blog post with valuable tips from the boep team and a practical checklist for a sustainable diaper bag.
A well-packed diaper bag is a must for all new parents. Especially for first-time parents, it can be difficult at the beginning to correctly estimate what they absolutely have to pack in their diaper bag and what can stay at home. But you don't need much for the short time you're out of the house! We'll give you a short checklist with everything you need in a sustainable diaper bag have to pack – because parents already have enough to think about!
1. muslin cloth made of organic cotton
There is one thing that belongs in a sustainable diaper bag above all else: a few useful muslin cloths , preferably made from organically grown cotton. Muslin cloths are very versatile and can be reused once they have been washed properly at home. For example, you can use them as a changing mat and convert a second muslin cloth with a little water into a reusable wet wipe. If you don't have a diaper to hand or have forgotten one at home, a muslin cloth makes a great sustainable cloth diaper. Muslin cloths are also suitable as a burp cloth or bib for babies or as a practical nursing pad or privacy screen for mom while breastfeeding. In summer, they provide shade and can be used as a light blanket or headscarf for sun protection.
2. CARE PRODUCTS FOR YOUR BABY IN SMALL SIZES
Regardless of the season, you should have a diaper rash cream and a baby cream with you. For a more sustainable alternative to wet wipes, you can mix some almond oil with water and moisten a gauze cloth with the oil-water solution to gently and caringly clean the diaper area. You can find a little tip on this from the boep team below.
In summer you should also have a small Sunscreen with a sun protection factor of at least 30 , but best 50 . We recommend that you use a mineral sunscreen for your baby that is natural and without perfume. In cooler temperatures, the delicate baby skin is particularly happy about a natural Wind and weather cream .
3. REUSABLE DRINKING BOTTLE
A sustainable diaper bag should also contain a reusable drinking bottle. Filled with lukewarm water or unsweetened tea, it is always there when your baby wants something to drink. If you don't have access to water while changing diapers, the water from the drinking bottle can be a good emergency solution.
4. SUSTAINABLE TOYS
You never know whether your baby's good mood will stay as good outside. That's why we always recommend taking a few sustainable toys with you that can be safely put in the mouth and wiped down. They are also a great distraction when changing diapers or when the baby is bored. Tips from the boep team: wooden grasping and teething rings, stacking cups or the baby's favorite cuddly toy.
OUR EXPERT Charlotte I Midwife B.Sc.
