Self care is crucial when nursing. Be sure to pack all nursing comforts along with water and a snack for yourself.

When bottle feeding, it's helpful to pack strategically and use space-saving products to your advantage. Pre-measure dry formula inside a snack stacker to maximize space and make preparing bottles a snap.

When you're past the newborn stage your baby's needs will change, as will the essentials you'll want to carry inside your diaper bag. Swap a few bottles for soft foods and always pack a teether toy!

When you reach the toddler phase your key diaper bag essentials will shift from bottles and extra diapers to snacks, entertainment, and more snacks.

When you're packing for two you need to be efficient with your space and only pack what's really needed for each child. Space-savers are essential!

You're almost done with diapers. Congrats! Prior to living your new freedom, be sure to pack your diaper bag with essentials to make going potty on-the-go a breeze.

Not a fan of packing the entire nursery? This minimalist packing list is the perfect "essentials only" list for infants and toddlers.