What's Really in Your Diaper Bag? Must-Haves for On-the-Go Moms

Okay, mama. Let’s have some real talk. Packing a diaper bag is basically an Olympic sport. You think you’re just running to Target for one thing, and suddenly your car looks like you’re going on a weekend getaway—with a baby who poops five minutes after you leave the house.

If you’re anything like me, your diaper bag has gone from “cute and organized” to “Mary Poppins meets disaster zone.” But after a few years (and plenty of messy lessons), I’ve narrowed down the stuff that actually makes life easier when you’re out and about.

One of my non-negotiables these days? The Ingy Bingy Band, a total game-changer if your infant pacifier keeps falling out every five seconds and you’re over it.

This isn’t your average pacifier clip. It’s a pacifier wristband (or pacifier bracelet, if you wanna be cute) that gently wraps around your baby’s wrist and keeps their newborn pacifier within reach—without the bulk or constant dropping. It’s soft, simple, and doesn’t dangle awkwardly or get caught in their clothes. I wish I’d had it with my first!

So if you’re wondering what to actually pack in that bottomless diaper bag of yours, here’s my tried-and-true list:

1. Diapers + Wipes (obviously)

Bring more than you think. Like… double. Blowouts love to surprise you when you least expect it.

2. Travel Changing Pad

Because changing a baby on a public restroom counter with a paper towel is a special kind of trauma.

3. Extra Outfit (or two)

Spit-up, leaky diapers, mystery stains—don’t ask, just pack it.

4. Snacks for Baby and You

A hungry mom is just as cranky as a hungry baby. Toss in a granola bar, trust me.

5. Bottle or Nursing Cover

Feeding on the go can get chaotic. Having your go-to setup makes life smoother.

6. The Ingy Bingy Band

Seriously, this pacifier wristband has saved me from sanitizing dropped pacis in parking lots and restaurant floors. It’s a must if your infant pacifier keeps falling out and you’re sick of the drama. Plus, it’s way more comfortable than those bulky plastic clips.

7. Mini First Aid Kit

Band-aids, baby Tylenol, tiny nail clippers, you’ll be glad you have them when you need them.

8. Small Toy or Teether

Perfect for keeping baby busy while you wait in line or sneak in a coffee run.

 

Bottom line? You don’t need everything—just the right things. And if you haven’t tried the Ingy Bingy Band yet, trust your fellow mama here: add it to your bag now. It’s the baby gear upgrade I didn’t know I needed… until it saved my sanity.

 

 

 

The Ingy Bingy Band is not your everyday pacifier clip! This game-changing pacifier wristband helps babies self-soothe at a younger age than ever before! Instinctively, babies gnaw on their hands in an attempt to soothe. The Ingy Bingy pacifier wristband keeps their pacifier right where they’ll find it, allowing your baby to comfort and calm themselves while you do whatever it is you need to do!

Our buttery soft wristband comes in two styles to accommodate every pacifier.

Our Pacific style should be used when your baby’s pacifier holes are near their nose and chin when in use. It is most commonly used with Avent, BIBS, Dr. Brown’s, MAM, Nuby, NUK, Medela, FRIGG, Nanobébé, Tommee Tippee, and Chicco pacifiers. 

Our Sequoia style should be used when your baby’s pacifier holes are near their nose and chin when in use. It is most commonly used with Itzy Ritzy, Ryan & Rose, and The Dearest Grey pacifiers.  

If you are still unsure which pacifier wristband style is right for you, check out our style guide or text the name and/or picture of your preferred paci & we’ll let you know which style is right for you!