Some baby products have one very specific job.  And then there are the products that somehow end up being used for absolutely everything.

Wet bags definitely fall into the second category.

Originally designed to store wet or dirty items, reusable wet bags have become a brilliant addition to changing bags, prams and family day-out kits.

Whether you're heading to swimming lessons, tackling potty training, managing cloth nappies or simply trying to keep a questionable snack contained, a wet bag can save the day.

Here are 10 clever ways parents can use them.

What is a wet bag?

A wet bag is a reusable, waterproof or water-resistant storage bag designed to keep damp or dirty items contained.

They're particularly useful for parents because they help separate wet or messy items from everything else in your changing bag.

Our pack of three reusable wet bags includes different sizes, making it easy to choose the right bag for the job. The handy popper-stud handle also means you can attach a wet bag to your pram, changing bag or cot, keeping it within easy reach.

Here are some of our favourite uses.

1. Swimming lessons

Wet swimwear and towels are one of the most obvious uses for a wet bag.

Once swimming is over, simply pop your child's damp swimming costume into a wet bag rather than putting it straight into your changing bag. This helps keep everything else dry while you make your way home.

Swimming tip:

Pack a separate wet bag for each child if you're juggling multiple swimmers. It makes sorting everything out when you get home much easier.

2. Beach days

A day at the beach usually involves some combination of: Wet swimsuits. Sand. Snacks. More sand. And somehow, even more sand.

A wet bag is perfect for storing suncreams, beach toys and swimwear after a dip in the sea, helping to keep the rest of your beach bag from becoming a soggy mess.

You can also use a separate bag for dry spare clothes so they're kept away from wet items.

3. Cloth nappies

If you're using cloth nappies, a wet bag is an essential part of your changing kit.

A waterproof wet bag can be used to store used nappies while you're out and about until you get home and can wash them..

4. Potty training

Potty training is exciting.  It's also an excellent way to discover exactly how many spare pairs of trousers (and shoes!) you can fit into one changing bag.

A wet bag is perfect for storing wet or soiled clothing during potty training.  Pack one in your child's nursery bag, changing bag or car so you're prepared for accidents without having to wrap damp clothing in a plastic carrier bag.

Potty training tip:  wipeable shoes such as clogs are ideal for potty training as they can be easily cleaned if they have an accident.

5. Dirty clothes after a day out

From muddy trousers to clothes covered in grass stains, children have a talent for finding the one puddle you hoped they'd avoid.

Keep a wet bag in your changing bag for dirty or damp clothes after outdoor adventures. It's a particularly useful habit if you have a long journey home.

6. Weaning and toddler snacks

Here's a use you might not have considered.

Create a little weaning takeaway kit using a wet bag.

Pack your child's snacks, dinner set, wipes and other feeding essentials inside. The bag can then be used to store those dirty items after the meal and go straight in the wash when emptied. 

It's particularly handy when eating out, visiting friends or heading to the park.  Just make sure any opened food is stored in an appropriate food-safe container rather than directly inside the wet bag.

7. Keep a spare in the pram

The popper handle makes wet bags particularly useful for attaching to your pram.

Keep one ready for unexpected situations:

• Spare dummies/teethers/muslins
• Wipes and antibacterial sanitiser for when they snack whilst you stroll (clip to the pram handle for easy access)
• Storing muddy wellies, rather than in the pram basket
• A wet coat rather than wetting the pram contents

Because British weather apparently enjoys keeping parents humble.

8. Nursery

Getting fed up of bringing your child home along with a collection of soiled clothing in sandwich baggies? Hep them reduce plastic waste by providing a named wet bag for them to store returned soiled clothing at the end of each day.  It will save them money and save you from plastic waste!

9. Keep one in the car

A spare wet bag in the car can be surprisingly useful for accidents.  But you can also keep one handy with a mini entertainment pack of toys, colouring pens and paper, to keep them busy when travelling. Just choose whatever is age appropriate for your child and clip it the door handle or back of the head rest so it's always handy.

10. Organise your changing bag

Using different-sized wet bags can help organise your changing bag. Try assigning each one a job:

Small: First aid essentials or spare dummies/teethers.

Medium: Bibs, muslins, wipes and feeding accessories.

Large: Swimming gear, cloth nappies or multiple changes of clothing.

The result is a changing bag that feels slightly less like you've packed for a three-week expedition when you're actually popping to the park for an hour.

A reusable wet bag is one of those simple parenting accessories that can earn its place in your bag surprisingly quickly.  From cloth nappies and swimming to potty training, beach trips, weaning and everyday accidents, having somewhere waterproof to contain wet or dirty items can make family life considerably easier.

And because they're reusable, you can wash and use them again rather than relying on single-use plastic bags.

The best parenting products aren't always the most complicated.  Sometimes, they're just the ones that save you from putting a wet swimming costume next to your phone.

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