Wondering what to actually put in a nappy caddy in 2026?
Whether you've just bought one or you're still deciding, getting the contents right makes all the difference - especially at 3am when you're doing it half asleep.
In this guide, we've pulled together everything worth keeping in yours, including some suggestions from our Instagram community (@mamashackbaby) that you might not have thought of. If you're still looking for the right caddy, you can shop our full nappy caddy collection.
Essential items to include in your nappy caddy
We recently asked our instagram followers (@mamashackbaby) which baby essentials they would recommend to new parents to keep in their nappy caddies.
We asked what products they used most frequently, including suggestions of the more unconventional items you could keep in a caddy. Here's what they said:
- Nappies - and lots of them! One Mum mentioned liners used in reusable nappies would be good to have on hand.
- Nappy sacks.
- Baby wipes - one parent recommended using a reusable wipes such as Cheeky Wipes. We highly recommend their Wipes Kit if you are looking to make a more sustainable swap.
- Nappy rash cream.
- Travel Changing Mat - our Mama Shack nappy caddy has been designed to hold our travel mats. This is a great solution if you are moving the caddy around your home and don't need a changing table setup.
- Antibacterial hand sanitiser.
- A rattle for distraction.
- Baby hairbrush - our wooden set has super soft bristles that massge babies scalp and can have a calming effect.
- Nail Kit.
- Spare baby grows or two - this is great idea for night time changes when the light is low and rummaging through drawers could be difficult.
- Muslins - you can never have too many of these! We have a wide range of muslins in varying sizes to suit every need.
- Nipple cream.
- Snacks! Why not.
Tips for keeping your nappy caddy organised and efficient
Everyone has a different set-up and routine with their little ones, each parent will opt to have a setup that suits them and will probably adapt along the way as baby grows and needs change!
We've outlined some inspiration to make life easy to get you started on organising your nappy caddy. Here are a few tips to get you started -
- Start with the basics first. Nappies can be at the front and center of your caddy and other essentials can be placed around them. Smaller items can be kept in the smaller sections of the caddy.
- Keep potentially messy items in a small cup or bag to stop them making a mess inside of the caddy.
- Don't forget you! Add things to your caddy like a snack for those late night ungodly hour of the morning changes. Some of our followers had also suggested keeping a breast pump in your caddy.
Conclusion
Simplifying your life with an organised nappy caddy will give you more time to focus on your little one. Fill yours with items that you will use multiple times a day and change these up as baby grows and has different changing needs.
When choosing a nappy caddy think about it long term. Our caddies aren't only limited to changing essentials, think toy storage, cosmetic storage, a home for accessories, the options are infinite. Did you know that nappy caddies also make great gifts for new parents? Fill them with essentials, gifts and all of the things they didn't know that they needed, to make a beautiful (and very useful) hamper.
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