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And even stashing the bag in the stroller isn’t completely risk-free either, because she warns that diaper bags with long straps or unnecessary cords could pose a risk to older babies or children who will want to grab at them. Injury prevention coordinator Kelley Miller, with Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, also cautions that things like ointment, vitamins, and eye drops are often overlooked by parents. The first decision to make will be to choose cloth or disposable diapers and wipes. We looked at diaper choice before. The most lightweight option is probably the hybrid system with cloth diaper covers and disposable inserts. Just be careful if your baby often has massive blowouts, the disposable inserts might not contain the mess as well as cloth diaper inserts. Looking for a spot in winter can be a bit of a challenge. The best would be to find a snow free picnic table or bench. If you are nowhere near any of those, then just do it on a flat spot on the ground.

Honestly, many items that are not intended for babies to grab and eat can pose a risk, such as sunscreen, hand sanitizer or even wipes,” Dr. Bhuyan points out. “This is why it’s best to ensure all items, especially small items, are securely placed into the bag.” So, you’re on the trail and your baby needs a diaper change. First of all you will have to find a good spot. A good spot is flat and safe, best will be to do it on the ground. Bottle-feeding parents will also appreciate ease of access for feeding supplies—for instance, a diaper bag that offers a built-in cooler or bottle holder on the side can make your life a lot easier. Dr. Bhuyan also recommends looking for a diaper bag with a stable shelf area on the bottom for more convenient access: “The stability keeps it upright,” she notes.

But Take Note: The bag is available in small, medium, and large, and the small can get very stuffed, so necessities are hard to access. As for wipes the absolute lightest solution will be to use regular wipes and let them air dry ahead of time. Then when you need some you can simply squirt a little water onto them.

The large main compartment has a convenient removable middle insert that can divide the space in half to organize the contents. Or, if you want just one large space, just take out the insert. Be prepared to take soiled diapers and used wipes all the way home. Poop rests can be buried in a cat hole following the LNT principles. When washing cloth diapers or soiled clothes, treat your dirty water like you would treat human waste. Diapers and Bears I recommend you to go a bit off the trail as to not have to move out of the way of other hikers or get disturbed by overly curious dogs. You could also use a picnic table or bench, as long as you always hold baby with at least one hand. Keeping Baby Cozy and Happy When Changing Diapers Outside We hope these tips will help you to enjoy many great adventures with your baby. You could even make a game of finding the most scenic diapering spots, like TMM Team member Mary did! Related Articles

Maybe one of the least fun parts of diapering in the outdoors is taking home all the soiled diapers. But there are ways to make this job easier. Being outdoor parents, we want to take care of nature as best as we can, making sure to Leave No Trace (LNT).