We’ve all seen that look on our baby’s or toddler’s face. The inevitable scrunching of their noses and slight rigid posture can only mean one thing. They’re using the bathroom.
If you’re away from home and your child is still in diapers, chances are you carry some sort of bag to keep their diapers in. If you don’t, then it’s high time you invest in one. Here are a few reasons why you should invest in a diaper bag backpack.
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Ease of Storage
If you’re using any other kind of bag as your pseudo diaper bag, then you’re missing out on the storage advantages that a diaper bag backpack can offer. Like other backpacks, a diaper backpack comes with a series of pockets.
This can make organizing your diaper bag considerably easy. In the main pocket, you may have the diapers themselves. A slightly smaller pocket may be where you store the ripe diapers.
The smaller pockets that hang on the side of the backpack can be used for other essentials like baby rattles, wipes, snacks, and other things. A diaper bag backpack is so much more than a mere place to store your diapers.
It can become your headquarters for all things bathroom-time.
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Easy to Clean
Perhaps one of the biggest reasons a diaper bag backpack blows other storage carriers out of the water is because they have liners. Inside of each backpack is a hardliner that is easy to clean in case anything should escape the used diaper.
I’m sure we’ve all had those moments where a diaper exploded on us. If you happen to have had other belongings in the bags like a laptop, notebooks, or even extra clothes, you’ll quickly find that they’re all covered in a gooey mess now.
A diaper bag backpack makes cleaning those messes easy. All you need to do is hose it off as long as it’s a waterproof backpack. Which, if it’s a real diaper bag backpack, it should be waterproof.
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Removable Clutches
Although not diaper bag backpacks come with a removable clutch, it may be advantageous to find one that does. That’s because it can be a real drag to carry backpacks with you the entire time.
If you need just a few wipes, then storing them in the removable clutch is a great idea. When it comes time to clean your baby, all you need to do is remove the clutch and head off to the bathroom. No longer will you need to drag the heavy backpack with you the whole way.
This kind of convenience and easy storage method is ideal for parents who are juggling a lot on one plate.
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Free Arms
The backpack has one advantage over other diaper bags due to its design. A backpack is worn on the back with adjustable straps to make it more comfortable to wear. Yet because it’s rest on your shoulders and back, it means you now have free arms to hold your child.
How many times have you had to try your own balancing circus act or had to rearrange an area completely just to hold your child? You can push that stress away by easily carrying your diaper bag on your back while still having your arms free to hold your child.
This makes cleaning them up in the bathroom easier, too. You don’t have to worry about setting a diaper bag down on what may be a questionably unsanitary surface. Everything can remain either on your back or in your arms.
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Insulation
You may discover that some of the diaper bag’s pockets are actually insulated. This is a great option for those who love to store their baby’s bottles in their diaper bag. Simply place an ice pack or a heat pack into the pocket and never worry about your baby’s bottle running too cold or too hot again.
The insulated pockets are also helpful if you want a snack for yourself or your child. Why carry a separate insulated bag when you can fit everything inside of your diaper bag? Your shoulders and back will thank you for avoiding carrying so many bags at once.
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Use It as a Carry-On Backpack
In some cases, a typical diaper bag may not be able to ride with you on a plane. This means everyone may have a very smelly flight. A diaper bag backpack, on the other hand, is small enough to be taken on as a carry-on. You can easily place it below your feet or on your lap.
Whenever your baby needs a change, you can just put it on your back and not have to worry about accidentally hitting everyone on your way to the bathroom.
Or am I the only one who had that traumatic experience?