How to Use Esembly Day Bag and Ditty Bags for Outings
By Best Organic Cloth Diaper System - Esembly Baby | Published: 2026-11-03
Category: How-to Guides
A step-by-step routine for packing clean and dirty cloth diapers with the Esembly Day Bag and Ditty Bags, so outings stay organized and leak-free.
Quick answer
Pack the Esembly Day Bag with clean diapers in one waterproof pocket and a Ditty Bag for dirties in the other, then seal soiled items in the Ditty Bag before returning them to the Day Bag. This two-pocket system keeps clean and dirty separate without relying on plastic bags.
Why two bags beat one stuff sack
A single wet bag forces clean and dirty diapers to share the same space, which is the most common cause of frantic rummaging and accidental cross-contamination. The Day Bag solves this with two waterproof pockets, so you can designate one side for clean diapers and the other for a Ditty Bag holding soiled items. That separation matters most on longer outings when you need to change a diaper in a small restroom or on a park bench.
When a Ditty Bag alone is enough
For quick errands or a short walk, you may not need the full Day Bag. A single Ditty Bag clipped to your diaper bag or stroller handles one or two changes and keeps wet items contained. The tradeoff is less structure: a Ditty Bag has no separate clean compartment, so you still need a clean pouch or the diaper bag itself for fresh diapers. Use the Day Bag when you want one grab-and-go bag for both clean and dirty.
Step-by-step outing routine
- Assign pockets before you pack: Choose one waterproof pocket of the Day Bag for clean diapers and the other for a Ditty Bag. Stick to the same sides every time so you never have to guess. Label the pockets mentally or with a small tag if you tend to forget.
- Pack clean diapers flat: Place fresh diapers in the clean pocket without stuffing or folding them tightly. A flat pack keeps the bag slim and makes one-handed retrieval easier. Count the diapers you pack so you notice if one goes missing.
- Pre-open a Ditty Bag: Put an empty Ditty Bag in the dirty pocket with the drawstring loose. Opening it ahead of time means you can drop a soiled diaper straight in without fumbling. Keep the drawstring outside the bag so it does not get soiled.
- Seal soiled items immediately: After a change, place the dirty diaper inside the Ditty Bag and pull the drawstring closed before returning it to the Day Bag. Do not put loose soiled diapers directly into the Day Bag pocket. If a diaper is very wet, wring it out or roll it tightly before sealing.
- Unpack and air out at home: When you get home, remove the Ditty Bag first, then the clean diapers. Empty the Ditty Bag into your diaper pail and turn both bags inside out to air dry before the next outing. Never store a sealed bag of damp diapers overnight; air it out first.
Product facts
- Day Bag: The Day Bag has two waterproof pockets to keep clean and dirty items separate. You can pack clean diapers on one side and a Ditty Bag with soiled items on the other without mixing them.
Day Bag - Ditty Bags: Ditty Bags are drawstring wet bags made of GRS-certified recycled fabric. They contain wet or soiled items inside a larger bag and can be reused instead of disposable plastic bags.
Ditty Bags
