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FOR ALL THE GLAMOROUS MAMA’S-TO-BE

This is what you’ll find in a diaper bag deluxe

No, no, no, I did not transform this Birkin bag into a diaper bag. I haven’t sunk that low. But I did have one from Prada. Yes, sorry. I just wasn’t in the mood for one of those super civil bags. Plus, as a brand new mom there are plenty of circumstances (check them out here) that make you look slightly less appealing than before (breast pump wrapped around your shoulder, snot in your hair and a bunch of other things you realize too late) so it’s all about organizing the things you can control. Hence, the diaper bag. From Prada, yes.

But the content of the bag can make your life a lot easier and more fun. After a few requests from certain people who’s names I won’t disclose (hi Jet) I’ve composed a list of ingredients for the ultimate deluxe diaper bag that you might not have expected.

1. Bathing caps

Yup. Bathing caps. Spending the night in a hotel, then take home those plastic bathing caps you always find in hotel bathrooms. When your visiting friends and you happen to have just pushed around your Bugaboo stroller across dirty floors, then it would be impolite to leave a trail of mud in their home. Wrap the bathing caps around the wheels of your stroller. This will make you the ultimate guest.

2. K2R Spotlifter

It’s inevitable to avoid spills when you’re surrounded by kids. That’s why it’s ideal to carry around a spray that will get rid of any smears and spills. Ideal for brides too by the way…

3. Disinfectant

I hardly leave the house without any. Easy and quick way to get refreshed…

4. A bubble blower

Blowing bubbles is magical. Any cranky and sobbing child (or dad that woke up on the wrong side of the bed) can get so excited from a few bubbles floating around. Seriously, this might just be the best antidepressant in the world.

5. Bulgari’s Petite et Maman

Without sharing too many unnecessary details, I can tell you that caring around a scent is never a bad idea. Plus, how fun is it to match with your kid? A heavy scent isn’t good for a baby anyway.

6. Toilet seat wipes

So now that you have kids you’re going to be spending more time than ever before at playgrounds and zoo’s and let me tell you, toilets at these places are far from spotless and orderly. Toilet seat wipes will be your savior.

7. The DVD

Okay, okay, call me a bad mother if you must, but if you want to have dinner with your hubby, then one of those little DVD recorders (when they’re a bit older) will make all the difference if you want to eat both a starter and a main course. Turn on Frozen and you’ll all have a great time.

If you think a designer bag is absolutely ridiculous (don’t worry, I get it) then I think those thick paper bags that you get at fancy stores are the perfect replacement. Or make one yourself. Out of denim, with a huge zipper and two leather straps and you’ll be the belle of the ball…uh, playground.