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Top 7 Items to have in your Natural Baby Bag

As a new parent everything can feel overwhelming. Lack of sleep can make you forgetful and that’s why a baby bag filled with the natural essentials that your bundle of joy might need is an important part of your new life.

It might be tempting to fill your baby bag up with lotions, potions and everything else you can think of, but the less is more approach will help you to avoid lunging around a bulky bag.

We found the top 7 essentials that you should have in your natural baby bag.

Natural onesies. Onesies are a must-have clothing item when taking a new baby out the house because you never know when you might have a nappie blowout or any other mess. Pack a handful of short sleeve onesies in summer and full length onesies in winter. Your baby has sensitive and porous skin which means you don’t want them wearing clothing that is synthetic or manufactured with toxins and chemicals like bleach. Invest in some organic cotton and bamboo onesies which are soft, breathable and free of nasty chemicals.

Baby wrap. Wraps are a must have for swaddling your baby and making sure they are warm. You should invest in organic cotton, hypoallergenic baby wraps which can be easily thrown in the wash and will last for a long time.

Natural burping cloths. With your baby feeding every few hours you are going to need plenty of soft burping cloths on hand. Find natural and organic cloths here. http://www.australianorganicdirectory.com.au/BABY/Baby-Clothing.htm

Natural disposable nappies. It’s important to bring disposable nappies along with you for trips outside of the house because they are much less hassle than cloth nappies and chances are you will need 3 or more nappies if you are out for a few hours. Organic, bio-degradable nappies are made without any toxic chemicals and are hypoallergenic so your baby’s skin is safe. The bio-degradable material is extra absorbent so you will save money as you won’t need to buy as many nappies, and they are eco-friendly too.

Natural and organic hand sanitizer. Sometimes it’s not easy to find a place to wash your hands after an emergency nappy change or if your little one accidently touches something dirty. Keeping a natural hand sanitizer in your baby bag is easy to use and you don’t have to worry about your baby putting unhealthy chemicals on their skin.

Baby wipes. Disposable baby wipes are one of the greatest conveniences, but conventional wipes are loaded with toxic chemicals. Luckily there are natural and organic wipes available which are kind to your baby’s skin, biodegradable and eco-friendly. You can find organic baby wipes here. http://www.australianorganicdirectory.com.au/BABY/Nappies-and-Wipes.htm

A wet bag. This is a useful item in which to store dirty nappies, clothes, wipes and cloths so they do not contaminate anything inside the baby bag. They are waterproof, come in a variety of sizes and can be folded up easily when not being used. It’s also an eco-friendly option because it is reusable.

Sources

https://www.nourishedlife.com.au/article/399797/having-baby-heres-your-natural-birth.html
http://www.diynatural.com/natural-diaper-bag-essentials-checklist/