10 Cult Essentials for your Baby Bag
By Bonnie and Kind Founder (and mum-of-two), Judy Fraser
Mums, we all know after Bub - we don't leave the house empty handed. We need our trusty baby/toddler essentials by our side, at all times!
With so many products and options out there, we wanted to share a list of Cult Essentials that we’ve tried and tested here at Bonnie and Kind, along with other Mums – which we love!
We hope this also helps you streamline, travel lighter….and save dislocating your shoulder lugging around the house and the kitchen sink next time you leave the house (haven't we’ve all been there, done that!)
What we pack in our Kit for Newborns:
They have created the world’s greenest nappies that’s absorbent, high performing and eco-friendly! Made using pure cotton, sustainably sourced wood-pulp and non-GMO cornstarch, these nappies are gentle against your baby’s skin.
Ecoriginals nappies are 90% biodegradable, making your plastic impact with Ecoriginals zero. What’s even better? Order online and have them delivered direct to your door. No more lugging boxes of nappies out of the supermarket!
2. Huggies Refillable Wipes in Bonnie and Kind’s Wipes Holder
We keep coming back to the Huggies Fragrance Free refillable wipes. These wipes are thick, soft and absorbent.
Refillable and slides perfectly into Wipes Holders like these from Bonnie and Kind - we feel refillable wipes are certainly a little kinder to our planet.
Has Nappy rash spray looked so good!? Purposely created to be practical for on the go.
Malo Baby Nappy spray allows you to quickly nappy change, spray and keep moving. No need to rinse, rub or wipe with your fingers! She comes in a slim, compact bottle to keep traveling light. Clean,conscious, made for modern parents.
We are obsessed 🖤
4. Wotnot Biodegradable Nappy Disposable Bags
Wotnot nappy bags are not only 100%biodegradable and also 100% compostable. Comes in packs of 50.
5. Dr. Bronner Hand Sanitizer Spray in Lavender
We ADORE Dr. Bronner products and this littleHand Santizer spray in Lavender is just divine. Your hands doesn’t ever feel dried out and the lavender scent is not only refreshing but makes using hand sanitizers a delight!
6. L'Occitane Lavande Lavender Hand Cream 30ml
With all the nappy changing, washing…more washing, we like to nourish dry hands with this little lady. Enriched with shea butter and lavender essential oil from Haute-Provence – we love the smooth, lightweight texture which doesn’t leave hands sticky. Oh and leaves hands smelling so divine.
Leaks happen. We get it. We like to keep a spare bodysuit in our baby kit for those UH-OH moments. This is a beautiful Australian label, made using 100% organic cotton and right here in Australia.
For on the go nappy changes in pesky change rooms or the back of the boot – a plush, generously sized change mat that serves from Newborn to Toddler is a necessity. Also handy to have an extra set for the back of the car, in the spare pram or for the 2nd change station at home.
These gorgeous dummies are made right here in Australia by Australian label CMC Gold. Engineered to be safe, practical and for all ages, no wonder they’re so popular. CMC also creates personalised dummy straps so you don’t have to worry about dummies falling onto the ground or getting lost when you’re out and about.
Bella Bliss is a favourite here at Bonnie and Kind. A US label that creates heirloom-quality pieces for the most discerning clientele - these gorgeous shades are made using the finest cottons. And we love that it’s machine washable!
THE BABY KIT - BLACK
THE BABY KIT - BLUSH
THE BABY KIT - NAVY
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For Toddlers stage:
You’ll find you may or may not need the items above depending on the stage of toddlerhood. We find these additional items do come in very handy when Bub is that little bit older.
Endorsed by the Australian College of Midwives, this multivitamin sunscreen is natural zinc oxide based.We also love that it comes in a compact travel size, so you are not weighed down lugging around full sized products !
Rusks,snack sized sultanas or fruit pouches. We don’t want ‘hangry’ tots! Snacks are an essential with Toddlers and we’re a fan of Funch Australian Fruit pouches. Founded and made in Melbourne by a Mum, FUNCH pouches are made using real ingredients and loved by tiny mouths. Super convenient, Funch can be ordered online for delivery straight to your door. What a time saver!
Toddlers are very active, not to mention – fast! We always like to have a couple of band aids on hand for those accidental grazes.It’s amazing how quickly they go from crying to ‘all better’ when the band aid comes out. Elastoplasts are great, as they don’t bunch up as easily, making application nice and easy.
Sophie La Giraffe Circle Teether
The little sister to Sophie the Giraffe, we love this this high quality teether as it’s the first teething ring made of 100% natural rubber. It’s lightweight and fastens easily onto the pram or in your trusty baby Kit.
We’ve tried (and lost) A LOT of water bottles and have found the Camelbaks to be the most durable - and they last ! They’ve been dropped from great heights, rolled over and over again here at Bonnie and Kind…and they just keeps going. We love that!
Tissues
We always have a small pack of tissues by our side inaddition to wet wipes for runny noses!
Oh and of course a few essentials for us Mamas:
Lippie
We find a slick of lippie instantly makes us feel brighter and fresher. We love Charlotte Tilbury Lipsticks in Pillow Talk. These lippies are literally happiness in a tube! So nourishing, naturally enhances your lip colour and we think, gives you the best lips in your life!
Aquamama Healthy Hydration drinks
How many times you have gone about your day and realised water barely passed through your lips when you have young ones? It’s important to stay hydrated and fuel your body with the vitamins and minerals you need. We love Aaquamama because sometimes you want something more than just water and all those sickly sweet beverage options on the market doesn’t appeal. Comes in a handy Sachet format for on the go or slimline cans.
The Bonnie and Kind Baby Kit is refined, elegant and truly one-of-a-kind
The Bonnie and Kind Baby Kit comes in six timeless colours of the same identical design: Black, Navy, Blush, Forest Green, Tan and Red.
The Bonnie and Kind Baby Kit slides beautifully into any one of your favourite tote bags, instantly transforming any bag into a baby bag. It also fits perfectly under the pram or in the car. No more compromising with cumbersome baby bags. A Bonnie and Kind Change Mat is included with every Kit.
British Vogue, One Fine Baby AND Influencers all love our Baby Kits
Bonnie and Kind is the sound of a revolution in baby bags. Whereas other companies are producing large and often tired looking baby bags, style and practicality is our motto.
While other companies produce oversized and tired-looking baby bags, Bonnie and Kind is the only company that embraces a mother's natural style while still being practical. And we are not the only ones who think so.
Kiri Vasales, influencer, is a fan of Bonnie and Kind. Curator of Bazaarmumma (@kirivasales), Kiri is often photographed wearing our signature Blush kit while out and about of her children.
The Grace Tales Managing Editor Gemma Dawkins also thinks our baby kits are pretty special. “Bonnie and Kind’s Judy Fraser Has Reinvented the Baby Bag (You’d Never Know It’s Full of Nappies." We agree.
THE BABY KIT - FOREST GREEN
BxK Wipes Holder
THE BABY KIT - TAN
Bonnie and Kind’s founder, mother of two and fashion lover, Judy Fraser noticed when she was pregnant with her son in 2015, there was a deficit of elegant, timeless designs for new mothers. She struggled to decipher what she needed to survive vs what she needed to feel good. She mourned swapping out beautiful handbags and totes she’d collected over the years for a cumbersome, unappealing and often impractical ‘baby bag’ that lacked all the feelgood-fashion-vibes she so desperately needed in this time. Lugging a big bag into the change room was anything but helpful. After realising friends and other mothers around her all felt the same, she started sketching, in search for a better solution.
With a successful career in Marketing representing global brands, Judy is no stranger to consumer-related problem solving. She has launched countless successful campaigns and brought innovations to the market for well-loved brands. With these skills in hand, Judy has created a new concept of baby bag, this time, showcasing something for the woman. First and foremost, she wanted the mother to feel good, from the moment she made the purchase, through to her first outing wearing it. She wanted the kit to feel luxurious, of the highest quality, and for it to be worn cross-bodied or within a tote bag.
“I really hope my brand Bonnie and Kind helps to support and uplift women throughout their motherhood journey. I want every mother to feel confident, empowered and proud, especially when they wear the kit. That would be a dream come true.” - Judy Fraser, Founder.
What mums are saying about us...
“ Exactly what I needed: I was so excited to receive this bag and it did not disappoint. Beautiful quality, design and materials. I didn’t think it would actually fit everything but it does! It even fits a few toddler snacks. It’s so nice to use this compact, easy to access baby bag. After 3 years of using giant bags where I could never find anything this is such a treat.” — Jenn
"Well made: Luxurious leather and well made. Great for a quick trip out on its own, and small enough to put in a larger bag on full day trips." - Lori
"Beautiful bag: This bag is made extremely well and the leather is of beautiful quality. I am able to fit the essential items for my baby and me when we are out and about. I got the navy colour and it's gorgeous! I will recommend this to all my mum and mum-to-be friends. Congratulations on a stunning product." - Gisela
All Bonnie and Kind products are tailor-made for style conscious women.
Made with meticulous craftmanship using premium grained leather that is both durable and luxurious, each Baby Kit is designed to wear even more beautiful with time.
Lined with the original Bonnie and Kind tartan - designed with thoughtful compartments, pockets, loops and straps - making everything you need when out and about at your fingertips.
Premium custom-made hardware has been selected, including YKK zipper and slider, ensuring every Bonnie and Kind Baby Kit lasts the test of time.