6 Items Every Mom Needs In Her Handbag

Every woman knows that her handbag is essential. She will rarely be seen without it, and it will contain a personalised treasure trove of items. When children come along, the bag becomes even more important. As a parent, you no longer have just yourself to worry about – the kids will need caring for as well.

Some handbag items will be pretty much universally used, whilst others are more bespoke. This article identifies six key items that few moms can afford to be without. 

1. A Wallet

Mothers will always need to carry money on their person when going out. A wallet can contain such things as business cards, bank cards and credit cards. Whilst it is more convenient to use cards, cash should always be present here as well. A person never knows when the grocery store card machine will be broken, or coins will be needed for a car park ticket or drinks machine.

When such potentially bulky items are going to be carried around, it’s important to choose a handbag that’s big enough to contain them. When it comes to choosing purses for moms people frequently consult online buying guides and read reviews. Because it is the single most important on-the-go accessory, people want to know what to look out for, which are the best materials and what they can be used for. 

2. Sustenance

Sometimes a mother will need a drink or a quick snack in order to become hydrated and re-energised during the day. When there are children around, they will also be highly interested! Imagine being stuck in a traffic queue with bored children sitting in the back, complaining that they are hungry. It’s therefore important to bring drinks and snacks that will appeal to all the family. 

Some items such as chocolate may not last well if kept in a hot car. It’s therefore best to choose such items as protein, cake or nut bars. Plain biscuits are a good choice too. They will also keep for a long time, and so will packets of crisps. 

A small bottle of water can be a lifesaving drink. It can also be used to clean a child’s face or hands if there are no wet wipes around. 

3. Feminine Products 

No woman wants to be caught without a spare sanitary towel or tampon. If there are several, you may be able to help out a friend who wasn’t quite so organized! If you have a daughter in her early teens, she may need one too. 

A woman’s travel deodorant can also be a great idea. You never know when you’ll need a quick freshen-up on a hot and busy day. 

4. A Makeup Bag

Yes, it’s a bag within a bag! It’s not good enough to simply put makeup on in the morning. During the day a fresh coat of lipstick may be in order. If you didn’t have time to put it on first thing, apply it using your car mirror before going into work. 

The application of a small scent spray can also enhance a woman’s self confidence during a manic day. If there is room for a small hairbrush, take this too. If your child looks dishevelled when they come out of school, it may be useful here as well. 

5. Cleaning Materials

An adult may need these occasionally, whilst a child may require them regularly! Cleansing items have become even more crucial thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. For this reason, it’s essential to carry some hand sanitiser.  

Paper tissues are great for treating runny noses (especially kids!) but can also be invaluable in public toilets that have run out of paper. Moist wipes are useful for cleaning faces, hands and surfaces.

6. A Pack Of Medication

If you or your child develop a headache, the sooner it is dealt with the better. Fortunately, headache tablets will not take up much space in your handbag. There may also be space for such things as chapsticks, or bandages or sticking plasters should there be an accident.

Medical gloves are small and easy to pack, but in the right situations they are a godsend. This particularly applies when one has pets or young children. Sunblock is another great thing to carry. No one wants to discover they or their children are burning up in the sun without any skin protection. 

There are no doubt more things a mom may wish to add to this list, but these are six key items that are well worth considering. A woman’s handbag can be not just a beautiful fashion item, but a useful goldmine of essentials.