As we head into summer, we have been on the lookout for this summer’s best picks for packing your diaper bag. Filled with eco-essentials that make traveling both near & far with baby on board a breeze, here are Tiny Green Mom’s 5 top diaper bag essentials!
Sophie the Giraffe
Keep your sweet baby entertained on long outings with Sophie the Giraffe! Handmade exclusively in France, Sophie the Giraffe has been the go-to teether for parents across the world since 1961. She is made from 100% natural rubber and painted with food grade dyes so babies can chew and squish to their hearts’ delight. We love how easy she is to clean, too!
BabyGanics Pure Mineral Sunscreen Stick
Keep this handy, spill-proof SPF 50+ sunscreen stick in your diaper bag for when you are out and about in the sunshine with your little one! Made with plant-based and certified organic ingredients, Baby Ganics’ Pure Mineral SPF formula provides broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection and glides on smoothly for easy application. It is non-allergenic and tear free, and does not contain PABA, phthalates, parabens, fragrances or nano-particles. A perfect solution for moms on-the-go!
bloom BABY Wipes
Tuck a pack of these biodegradable, natural baby wipes in your backpack, diaper bag, purse or in the car for diaper changes, sticky fingers, inevitable messes, and more! bloom BABY has made extremely soft, hypoallergenic and biodegradable baby wipes that “Mom” is loving – they don’t leave a residue or break apart in your hands. Plus, if you purchase a box of wipes, a convenient wipes pack for on-the-go is included in the box! Bloom Baby Sensitive Wipes are currently available in Sam’s Club (in-store and online) and on Amazon.
Green Goo Baby Balm
Keep this convenient balm in your diaper bag for easy-to-use application on babies and children! Made with 100% natural ingredients, Green Goo is safe to use on newborns. Green Goo Baby Balm is a gentle and soothing homeopathic salve designed to moisturize your baby’s sensitive skin while helping soothe a broad spectrum of baby skin irritations, comforting sensitive skin. This homeopathic salve helps to naturally relieve diaper rash, cradle cap, eczema, psoriasis and dry skin. We love that the non-breakable tins and stick are a no-mess solution for keeping on hand in a diaper bag!
Weleda’s Baby-On-The-Go Travel Kit
With the warm weather right around the corner, this travel-ready kit is ideal for parents trying to plan their weekend getaways sans the stress and hassle of packing every baby product necessary. The kit features a carefully formulated selection of calendula-infused products – Diaper Rash Cream, Body Lotion, Body Oil, Body Cream, Face Cream and Shampoo & Body Wash – which are ideal for delicate baby skin (and can even be used on mom’s sensitive skin)! Plus they’re all housed in a small bag that can easily be thrown into a backpack, diaper bag, carry-on bag, or purse! We are big fans of calendula – it truly is a little miracle worker on sensitive skin!
*Companies generously provided samples and images for this article. All thought expressed herein are my own. Cover image courtesy of nenetus at FreeDigitalPhotos.net.*