Vacuum seal emergency diapers to save bag space

Vacuum sealed diaper!

Look how thin!

I'll skip the preamble so the brilliance of Aaron's hack shines on its own:

Here's a hack I came up with for an emergency diaper I had stashed in my messenger bag that goes everywhere: vacuum sealer + backup diaper. Packs down tiny, keeps it from wearing out while floating around the bottom of a bag, etc. Works with wipes too!

If this isn't a quintisessential parent hack I don't know what is. This brought back memories of those old Seal-A-Meal TV commercials from when I was a kid! The technology behind vacuum sealers is still much the same, with FoodSaver and Seal-A-Meal at the head of the pack.

A Ziploc bag would work, too, but would take up so much more space in a packed bag! You're a smart guy, Aaron. Thanks for sharing.

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Comments

[Bev]

You can Also do this with a spare outfit, I would use a ziplock and squeeze all the air out, It meant I always had an emergency change of clothes in the bottom of my bag, and it took up very little room.

[Martrella]

I did this when I traveled with my toddler, by plane. I put a ton of diapers in a gallon-sized ziplock bag, squeezed the air out, put them in our carry-on, and had plenty for our 8-hour travel day.

[adrienne]

I use this technique to pack my kids' outfits for travel.

Ziplock bags; I sit on the bag to push out the air while zipping them shut.

[Sarah HP]

Love this tip I have give month old twins and carry spare outfits and nappies for both of then in a huge bag. Will try this to save space.

[Pinky's Plumbing]

Thanks for sharing some tips on what to keep in your diaper bag so you are ready to meet Baby's needs.