Everything you should carry in your bag for children this summer 2026

You will have seen that, when you become a mother or father, you no longer have to go out with just what you are wearing and sunglasses in your hand or, at most, with a small bag in which to keep your wallet and cell phone. A phase begins in which you have to carry a large bag or backpack full of “just in case” items that, although at first glance many of them may seem like nonsense, will save you from more than one trouble when you least expect it. But, there is very good news and that is that this bag reduces in size proportionally as your child grows. The older he gets, the fewer things you have to carry daily.

As we know that it is often difficult to remember everything, we have made a list of everything you should carry in your bag if you have children this summer, so that you can tick off even if it is virtual as you prepare it and don't forget anything.

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The basics

You probably already have this section more than internalized but it doesn't hurt to remember the basics such as wet wipes, diapers, repair cream, change of clothes - preferably two, you never know how many times an accidental escape can occur -, changing mat, bib, and pacifier and bottle in case your child uses it if it is a baby. Our recommendation is that you also add an empty cloth bag in case you end up putting dirty clothes in it, so that you avoid odors or the rest of the things in the bag from getting stained.

Sun protection

Just because we don't go to the beach or the pool doesn't mean we can forget about it, especially now that summer is coming because, as pharmacist Rocío Escalante, owner of Arbosana Farmacia, recalls, "the skin has memory, so a burn in childhood can turn into cancer in adulthood. Sun protection is non-negotiable for the little ones."There are many creams on the market specifically created for the sensitive skin of children with high protection and in very comfortable formats that must be applied. every two hours if they are going to be exposed to the sun even if not directly. In addition, we must not forget to protect the little ones with hats or caps for their greater safety.

Mask and antiseptic gel

In this “new normal” they have become essential when leaving home. The gel because we must not forget the importance of handwashing and the mask because, although the mask is mandatory for use from the age of 6 in public spaces, it is also recommended for children under that age so the sooner they get used to it, the better it will be for everyone.

Anti-mosquito lotion or bracelet

They are the great enemies of many when the heat arrives. Because you have surely returned home more than once with bites everywhere, don't forget to carry anti-mosquito lotion in your bag or, failing that, let them wear their repellent bracelets.

emergency kit

Perhaps we could have also included this section in the basics section but, when it comes to going to minimums, you can try to avoid it and cross your fingers that nothing happens. Here it would be advisable to carry band-aids, some comforting product in case there is a fall that ends in a bump, or some ointment or lotion designed for chafing and irritations now that they appear more frequently with sweat.