Besides diapers and wipes, every mom has different items they feel are absolutely necessary to tote around in their diaper bag. Whether this is your first baby or you’re a card-carrying professional who just popped out your fifth child, these items can tell a lot about your parenting style.
Do any of the seven moms below sound like you? Let me know in the comments and you could win a brand new diaper bag from Lily Jade.
the brand spankin’ new Mom:
Bag Featured: Rosie in Brandy
Her bag is packed until the stitching strains with everything the internet, the baby books, her doctors, her friends and probably a few random strangers told her she absolutely needs to have on hand at all times. Wipes, backup wipes, five diapers, a change of clothes, Sophie, a backup Sophie, hand sanitizer, a hat, socks, a change of socks— and that doesn’t even count whatever’s in all those side pockets! Never mind the fact that she’s only going down to the end of the driveway to get the mail.
the “I saw it on pinterest” mom:
Bag Featured: Cailin in Royal Purple
This mom’s baby is never bored because she’s toting all the supplies to create age-appropriate on-the-go activities whenever her child needs a little stimulation. At a restaurant? She whips out her DIY collapsible art tray with an assortment of handmade crayons. On a road trip? She’s got a puzzle made of popsicle sticks to combat boredom and homemade yogurt drops sealed in a mason jar for snacking. You can spot her easily because she’s wearing a coordinated outfit with her baby. Hand sewn of course. A peek inside her diaper bag reveals a selection of headbands decorated with over-sized felt wool flowers. Oh, didn’t you know? She sells them on Etsy.
the hover like a Helicopter Mom:
Bag Featured: Caroline in Brandy
You’d better get out of this mom’s way, or risk being knocked down by her diaper bag as she rushes to reapply yet another layer of sunscreen to her toddler’s face. It’s the super thick stuff too. No easy out with a spray. She’ll be happy to give you a disinfecting wipe for your child’s hands, as long as you keep an eye on her little one for the brief millisecond her gaze is averted. Why’s her bag so heavy? Could be the fully-stocked first aid kit (you can’t be too careful!) or the 700 page book “Your Essential Guide To Kindergarten”. Sure, her baby’s barely walking but it never hurts to start your research early!
the “OH MY GOD I’m Exhausted” Mom:
Bag Featured: Meggan in Black
There’s a lot of necessary items missing from this mom’s diaper bag— like diapers. And snacks. And oh crap. WHERE DOES THAT PACIFIER KEEP DISAPPEARING TO??? However, she does have plenty of other essentials, like her trusty Starbucks gift card (sadly, there’s only $0.37 left on that thing), a bottle of iced coffee (hey, there’s a special insulated pouch in there that’s made for carrying bottles!) and an oversized pair of sunglasses meant to disguise the fact that this mom hasn’t slept more than two hours since the baby was born TWO YEARS AGO.
the eco-friendly all-natural organic Mom:
Bag Featured: Madeline in Red Canvas
This mom and her baby don’t need to tote around much. She’s planning to breastfeed indefinitely so meals and snacks are covered. Those bottle pouches on the side of her bag? She uses them to stuff her reusable cloth diapers until she can get them in the wash. Her ultra-safe eco-friendly detergent was concocted in her kitchen because it’s the only way she can ensure it’s truly chemical-free. Whenever boredom strikes, she pulls out an unpainted wooden toy, purchased from an artisan’s booth at a nearby farmers’ market and cleansed with essential oil-infused all-natural towelettes. The only thing smaller than her 100% cotton, dye-free portable changing pad is her baby’s future carbon footprint.
the PSEUDO CELEBRITY Mom:
Bag Featured: Sarah Grace in Gold
Just because there’s no paparazzi at the playground doesn’t mean this mom and her baby’s outing isn’t news-worthy. Or at least share-worthy. Every moment is an Instagram moment perfectly orchestrated to show the world her aspirational brand of motherhood. In addition to a wardrobe change (for both her and her baby), this mom’s diaper bag contains a selfie stick (obviously), a brush (for perfect windswept baby locks) and nail polish. You can’t hold up an ice cream cone for a close-up with a chip on your thumbnail! OH, THE HORROR.
the been there done that Mom:
Bag Featured: Elizabeth in Camel
One glance at this mom’s diaper bag tells you she’s been around the block a time or two… or three or four. It contains one diaper, which is probably a size too small but she can make it work, and one pacifier (she’s not worried about getting those crumbs off it, because that’s what pant legs were made for). Littered with empty granola bar wrappers and broken crayons (two signs of successful parenting as far as she is concerned), this bag is may not contain wipes or clean tissues— but if she rummages around long enough she’ll probably find an old napkin, which is close enough.
Not matter what kind of mom you are, Lily Jade diaper bags are an excellent choice to fit all your essentials.
They have sophisticated leather and canvas options, all with their removable ‘baby bag organizer insert‘ which stores everything you need for your baby. You can easily remove the insert when you are going somewhere without the kids, creating a fabulous bag no one would ever guess you use for diapers and wipes regularly.
Today, I’m giving away one Lily Jade bag to one lucky reader!
Just pin the graphic with the diaper bag Mom whose description fits you best — then copy and paste the URL to your pin in the comments below! You must follow both Mommy Shorts and Lily Jade on Pinterest to win.
I’ll pick one winner at random on September 28th.
Good luck!
AND THE WINNER IS…
Samantha, who says “I’m a little bit of all of them but mostly the “brand spankin’ new mom.” Congrats! Please contact annie@mommyshorts.com to claim your prize.
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I’m a first time mom to a two year old, but am closer to the “been there, done that” mom than the others. Add a dash of Pinterest mom and a sprinkle of Hover mom 🙂
Definitely so tired. Not even enough energy to type! Managed to pin. Need new bag! http://pinterest.com/pin/454441418629073887
Check this out on Pinterest. – What do the contents of your diaper bag say about your parenting style? – http://pinterest.com/pin/A72nkAAQwCUEQ0zVoE4AAAA/?s=3&m=whatsapp
What do the contents of your diaper bag say about your parenting style? – http://pinterest.com/pin/118219558946465211/?s=3&m=messenger
I’m more on the eco side! 😉
I’m the last one 100%! Plus the cold brew 🙂
I”m a crunchy person and I’ve been hardened by having a huge family with no shortage of babies but this is my first. I don’t need all the things when I’m watching other people’s babies but my baby might be my own special snowflake. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/236790892885542978/
I might have some wine in there too. It’s on my registry.
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With toddler twins and a baby, I’m a smooth combo of the helicopter with a twinge of been there, done that.
I am a mess
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Love the bag!!
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We are on baby #4 and I can’t tell you how many times I have diapered the 2 year old with the baby’s diapers because I was out of hers. Once I Macgyver’d two newborn diapers into one at a preschool open house. Fun times!
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https://www.pinterest.com/pin/31454897374692082/ Too funny and love the bags!
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I went with BTDT, though my diaper bag has looked at least a bit like six of the seven options at some point or another. And more than once it most closely resembled a diaper bag with its invisibility cloak on. AKA–forgot it again. Ah, well, we’ll probably survive.
Definitely the first time mom bag over here! My motto is “What if there’s a snow storm??!” (I live in Southern California.)
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Been there done that mom fits the best but I am a compilation of three of the moms.
Been There, Done That mom! https://www.pinterest.com/pin/225461525072361439/
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On baby #3 – been there, done that fits me best. All the bags are fantastic!
First time mom-to-be!! I’m mostly the first half of the Organic Mommy with the cloth diapering 🙂
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The oh my god I’m so exhausted mom bag suits me. I rarely have much of anything useful. A diaper – maybe. http://pinterest.com/pin/56013589093589886/
Wow didn’t realize I was the been there done that mom… but I always end up winging it wherever we go. Love the bags!
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I’m so exhausted that I saw things but do things at the last moment like I saw this post when you posted but replying you so late & im super exhaust (since December 17, 2013????), my daughter still wakes up at night ????. Right now down with running nose & tiredness but I still have to wake up around 2-3 times before morning breakfast. I wish somebody can help me in the night time but even this bag will help me someplace like outside in someway (feeling good ????).
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Totally put a pull-up on the infant this weekend because that’s the only thing that was in my sub par bag. Loves this line!
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Been there, done that, with a little Eco Friendly mixed in.
Thanks for the giveaway! Pinned it: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/270849365067367106/
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With 2 toddlers and a new baby coming in a few months, I’ve definitely learned that less is (generally) better. And even better are these gorgeous bags to make you feel like less of a pack mule and more of a put together mom on the run!
Totally the been there done that mom. Broken crayons galore. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/135319163781752157/
Yikes, I’m totally the new mom. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/266767977905225991/
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Combo of the “Saw it on Pinterest” and “Been There Done That” mom!
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Definitely been there done that.. now if I could only find the time to clean out those granola and crayon crumbs..
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I’m a “been there done that” mom for sure!! Although today I feel more like an “I’m so exhausted” mom!
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Definately a hybrid of “been there, done that,” “super tired,” and eco. All things in balance, right?
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A hybrid, for sure.
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With my first, I definitely had the Brand Spankin’ New Mom bag, with change of clothes for both of us & every accessory we *might* need. Now I’ve got a 2 year old and an 8 month old, so while my children doubled, the size of my bag was halved & I’m the Been There Done That mom. I’ve got 2-3 diapers for each kid, a pack of wipes, one onesie for the infant, a teether, and a stash of Z-Bars (and wrappers) for the toddler. I throw my wallet in there and leave my purse at home.
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2 kids under 3= caffeine.
I’m the “I have to pack the Whole House” mom. Multiple changes of clothes, nursing cover, billions of wipes/diapers, toys, sunscreen, bottles and formula for when I’m not able to nurse… I seriously once found the cat’s toys in there too.
I’m exhausted! Thank goodness for a support system and coffee!
I would say I’m a mixture of “I SAW IT ON PINTEREST” & BEEN THERE DONE THAT mom.
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I would say I’m a mixture of “I SAW IT ON PINTEREST” & BEEN THERE DONE THAT mom.
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Been there done that 😀
Three energetic boys been there done that but SURPRISE we were supposed to have one more. I’m pregnant with my 4th child and ITS A GIRL! I have a feeling my diaper bag will change! Yay for bows and glitter! http://pinterest.com/pin/234890936792440535/?s=3&m=messenger
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Totally the BTDT Mom even though my little man is my first baby, I have step kids though!The-Seasoned-Mom1.jpg (2000×1400) Love this diaper bag! – http://pinterest.com/pin/8655424261879090/?s=3&m=memo
Love this!
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I’m a little of all of them but been there done that mom” probably fits me best. Sans pacifier and crayons though. 😉
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Well, I due in March with my first baby. I lost my mom last year to cancer so, go through this experience without her by my side is bittersweet especially when there are so many decisions to make without her help. Seeing so many baby things is overwhelming, I never expected there to be so many options when it came to picking out every item. That said, I do love a good bag and having a bag for city living (Philly) that doesn’t scream new mom would help me feel still feel like me. Your leather just looks amazing. I just came across the article https://www.mommyshorts.com/2015/09/what-do-the-contents-of-your-diaper-bag-say-about-your-parenting-style.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=mstse&utm_campaign=MSFacebook&ts_pid=2&utm_content=inf_87_10. And, I don’t know what kind of mother I’ll be. I just hope to be a good one like my mother. Lily Jade bags with the organizer seem like a great way to start me on the right path. The organizer is key I think to keeping things together when taking my baby out and I might feel so all together!
My baby is 6 days old..I’m sure my choice will evolve as I learn this mom thing!
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Brand new mom! Lol
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Totally a “Been there done that” mom. A good looking organizing bag would be a lifesaver some days!
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I’m partially the exhausted mom and the been there done that mom, but mostly in the “I found it on Pinterest mom…
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I am a cross between the first and the last option – older kids are 15 and 13 and new one is due soon, so it’s like I’m starting over 🙂
I am a cross between the first and the last option – older kids are 15 and 13 and new one is due soon, so it’s like I’m starting over 🙂
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Totally a “been there, done that” kind of a bag for me!
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I’m a mother to four, but I still pack one heck of a diaper bag. Multiple kiddos needing everything under the sun…and I pack it all, every time! Why? Because I’ve had too many experiences where I didn’t pack enough outfits, snacks, diapers or diaper cream to never do it again. Or so I keep saying 😉 Ah, when can I carry a purse again?
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Definitely a been there, done that mom. However, my bag would also have a Pepsi and a magazine for therapy appointments when I get to just hang out and wait.
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Apparently I’m a been there done that diaper bag mom. Although this is my first baby!
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Been there done that momma here!!
I’m a combo of #1 and #2! Can’t wait to advance to Been There Done That status lol!!
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New mom all the way!
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Totally the been-there-done-that Mom. I joke that I could feed a small island with the crumbs I find in the bottom.
LOL, there’s some element from each that I found that I could guiltily relate to but I probably started off at the ‘brand spankin new mommy’ and graduated quickly to ‘been there done that mommy’. The empty granola bar wrappers cracked me up!!!
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Totally the been-there-done-that Mom. I joke that I could feed a small island with the crumbs I find in the bottom.
Been there done that. Would love a bag that doesn’t have orange peanut butter cracker crumbs in the seams!
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I’m a new mom 🙂 with way too much in the diaper bag! Haven’t learned yet what I really need…
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I like to think I’m the last, but probably more like the first, ugh…
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Good luck everyone! http://pinterest.com/pin/409405422354945228/
I can’t figure out where i fit in this. Lets see….At least five diapers, and two changes of clothes, because she always pees through her diaper on outings long enough to warrant a full diaper bag (how can one tiny human hold so much pee!?), Fruit pouches because she’s crazy over them and they’re the only thing she doesn’t make a mess with, a few toys that she won’t want if I have them, but will be inconsolable without if I don’t pack them, wet wipes (that I tend to use more than she does), a sketchbook and a few pens and markers for me so I don’t go insane, her own teeny sketchbook so she doesn’t try to destroy mine, water enhancer because she’s a picky little thing who rarely drinks plain water (and so am I, for that matter), a bottle of water if I can’t afford to get some juice for her, and hopefully I remembered to pack her cup at some point. Providing I can find it.
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New mom!
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I have been lusting after Lily Jade forever!
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You’re missing geek Mom which would be a mix of Eco and Pinterest Mom 🙂 but of the two I’d have to say Eco fits me more.
The been there, done that mama… A bit too laid back sometimes and have been caught without the essentials (including bag!) more than once. Thankfully have been able to fit my toddler son into my infant daughter’s diapers.
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Its my 4th!
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I’m definitely the Been There Done That mom, I can get all 4 kids (and sometimes my hubby) into one standard size purse with room leftover. We try to be low maintenance, lol.
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I’m pregnant with our first baby right now! These bags are beautiful!
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I am a mix of eco-friendly and been there, done that mom! Depends on the day (and the kids) how well stocked the bag is on any given day.
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