ParentlistDiapering & Potty
Wet Bag
Waterproof zip bag for soiled clothes, swimsuits and cloth diapers.
- Priority
- Essential
- Ages
- 0-5 years
- Category
- Diapering & Potty
When you need it
A wet bag is useful from the first weeks, for blowout outfits, burp cloths and cloth diapers. It stays useful for years, up to around 5 years and beyond, for swimsuits, potty accidents and muddy clothes.
What to look for
Look for waterproof, odor-resistant fabric with a sealed zipper and a hanging strap or handle. Different sizes help, with a small one for the diaper bag and a large one for home or cloth diapers. Machine-washable fabric is essential. Check seams and zippers, since leaks often start there.
Wet Bag: common questions
- Do I need a wet bag?
- A plastic bag can work in a pinch, but many parents find a wet bag very practical. For cloth diapering it is close to essential. For disposable diaper users it is mostly handy for messy clothes and swimwear.
- When does a baby need a wet bag?
- A wet bag is useful from the first weeks, especially after blowouts. It stays useful for swimming and potty training.
Ages
- Newborn essentials (0-3 months)
- 3 Month Old essentials (3-6 months)
- 6 Month Old essentials (6-9 months)
- 9 Month Old essentials (9-12 months)
- 1 Year Old essentials (12-18 months)
- 18 Month Old essentials (18-24 months)
- 2 Year Old essentials (2-3 years)
- 3-5 Year Old essentials (3-5 years)
On these checklists
- Newborn Essentials Checklist
- Baby Registry Checklist: What You Actually Need
- Diaper Bag Checklist: What to Pack
- Flying With a Baby Checklist
- What to Pack for Daycare
- Beach With Baby Checklist
Coming soon
Momblet
Something calm for kids and parents, from the people behind Parentlist. Join the waitlist and we'll tell you when it's ready.