Leaving the house with little ones can be a lot, but with the right diaper bag essentials your outings can be just a little bit less stressful. Because seriously, what’s worse than reaching for a diaper and coming up short? From baby wipes to pacifier holders to portable changing mats, I’ve picked the most useful goodies to stock your bag with.
The best part? All of these diaper bag essentials cost less than $10. Between snagging free diapers and taking advantage of timely deals from big brands like Huggies, I’ve got you on the best money-saving tips for baby essentials.
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Our Favorite Diaper Bag Essentials Under $5
1. Up & Up Baby Powder, Aloe Vera & Vitamin E
As far as baby powder goes, this product ($2.99, Target) is a steal. Especially when you consider name-brand options with similar ingredients cost almost twice as much. And you can use your Target RedCard to save an extra 5%. For a full-size product, this price is insane.
2. A+D Original Diaper Rash Skin Ointment
Diaper rash is the worst. Painful for your kid and just plain heartbreaking to see as a parent. Luckily, you can bring your baby some relief with a good ointment ($4.49, Amazon). Know what else is lucky? By opting in to Subscribe & Save, you can get an extra 25% off on your first purchase and a whopping 15% off any renewals after.
3. Accmor Pacifier Case, 2 ct.
No way am I storing something that goes in my baby’s mouth just loose in a bag. Keep their pacifiers clean with a protective case ($4.29, Amazon). Pro tip: this pack comes with two so use one for clean pacis and one for used/dropped pacis. Just be sure to label them!
4. Ymeibe Stroller Hooks, 3 ct.
Avoid setting your bag on the floor with these stroller hooks ($6.99, Amazon). They make it easy to hang your diaper bag from the bars of your stroller with nonslip straps. In May 2023, we saw the purple hooks go down to just $3.99, the lowest price this product has seen in a month. So make sure to watch out for sales.
5. Reusable Hanging Wet Bags
Store used diapers on the go with this waterproof bag ($5.99, Amazon). It even has two compartments, one for wet items and one for dry. That way you can hold clean and used diapers in the same bag. Just be sure to opt for the rhino print option since it’s a couple of dollars cheaper than other styles.
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Must-Have Diaper Bag Essentials Under $10
6. Ubbi On-the-Go Changing Mat & Bag
Maybe I’m just a germophobe, but the changing stations in public restrooms always gross me out. That’s why I’m obsessed with this portable changing mat ($7.89, Target). Simply spread it out over the changing station (or wherever) to keep your little one off dirty surfaces. Plus the yoga mat-like texture is really comfy.
7. Huggies Calm Baby Wipes, 112 Ct
Huggies has a special deal with Shopkick right now. Just make sure to shop in-store at Walmart and download the Shopkick app to take advantage of these deals. For example, you can earn 210 Kicks when you buy these Huggie Calm Baby Wipes ($6.77, Walmart).
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8. Huggies Natural Care Baby Wipes, 560 Ct
Take advantage of this baby wipes deal ($15.27, Walmart) while it lasts. You’ll only pay $0.06 per Natural Care baby wipe. And you can earn 210 Kicks from your purchase.
9. Huggies Simply Clean Baby Wipes, 704 Ct
With this baby wipes deal, you can get 704 baby wipes ($15.27, Walmart) at just $0.02 apiece. Earn 610 Kicks with this purchase.
10. Babyganics Pure Mineral Baby Sunscreen Stick, SPF 50
Protect your little one’s skin with this broad-spectrum, organic, and water-resistant sunscreen ($7.99, Target). The stick makes it easy to apply on the go and convenient to store in your bag.
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