My New Year’s Resolution was to dress like a French woman, and I was doing my best (ballet flats, a pretty scarf). But when I had a baby I suddenly got stumped: Diaper bags all seemed utilitarian and decidedly un-chic. What would a French woman do? Here’s what I came up with…

Clockwise from top left:

Petit Bateau baby T-shirt. Bringing a change of baby clothes is always smart, and little ones look extra cute in stripes, non?

Moop Market Bag. This big canvas bag can easily fit all your baby gear, and it has five inside pockets for keys, baby wipes and an afternoon chocolate bar. (Plus, I love that it doesn’t look like a diaper bag!)

Red lipstick for mama. I’ve found that Devious by Josie Maran is the perfect cherry red and will instantly brighten up your face (even on your sleepiest days).

These lovely Aden & Anais blankets do everything from swaddling a napping baby to wiping spit-up, and they’re great for picnics at the park.

Oeuf’s Eiffel Tower toy is tres adorable and perfect for entertaining little ones around town.

And for babies on the go: Huggies Little Movers Diapers, of course!

 

- Joanna, A Cup of Jo