When I first started cloth diapering with my youngest son, someone gifted me a wetbag. At the time, I thought it was just a great bag for storing used diapers. I quickly discovered it was so much more. Soon I was using that same bag for everything from holding swimsuits to doubling as a mini trashcan in my car. The versatility impressed me so much that I eventually started making wetbags to give as gifts.
Since I also help families plan their vacations, I realized wetbags are the perfect travel companion, too. They’re compact, reusable, and endlessly useful on the go.
What They’re Made Of
I sew my wetbags with PUL fabric, specifically from Wazoodle. For snack-size bags, I use their food-safe line, and for clothing-size bags, I prefer EcoProsoft. If you’re curious about their products or how they’re made, you can learn more directly on their website.
Caring for Your Wetbag
One of the most common questions I get—besides “what else can you use this for besides cloth diapers?”—is how to take care of them.
Here are my best care tips:
Machine wash in cold or warm water with a mild detergent
Skip bleach and fabric softeners
Air dry away from direct sunlight when possible, or tumble dry on low if needed
With just a little care, your wetbag will last for years and handle just about anything life (or travel!) throws at it.
Wetbags are a necessity for family trips. Here are some ways I use them while traveling:
Swimwear: Store wet swimsuits after pool or beach days without soaking the rest of your luggage.
Snacks: Keep snacks or sandwiches separate and fresh in a food-safe wetbag.
Toiletries: Store toiletries to prevent leaks in your suitcase.
Laundry: Keep dirty clothes or socks contained until you can wash them.
Electronics & Cords: Protect chargers, headphones, and small gadgets from spills or moisture.
Gym clothes – Toss sweaty clothes or towels in without stinking up your car or gym bag.
Reusable period products – Great for cloth pads, period underwear, or menstrual cups.
Hiking/camping – Store wet socks, muddy gear, or trash you don’t want loose in your backpack.
Shoes – Keep dirty shoes or flip-flops separate from clean clothes.
Car kit – For spills, wipes, tissues, or a spare shirt.
Diaper bag essential – Cloth diapers, disposable blowouts, or dirty clothes.
Potty training – Keep spare undies and pants in one pocket, wet/dirty ones in the other.
School/daycare – Teachers love them for “accident bags” (dirty clothes contained).
Swim lessons – Suits and towels after class.
Sports practice – Muddy cleats, uniforms, and sweaty socks.
Mess-free art supplies – Paint, playdough, or slime storage.
Travel toys – Keep small toys, books, or games organized.
Pet gear – Store treats, toys, or even a backup potty pad.
Garden gear – Keep seed packets, gloves, or muddy hand tools in one place.
Emergency kit – Great for keeping first aid supplies or a change of clothes dry.
Beach day – Contain sandy swimsuits, shells, or snacks.
Reusable storage – Instead of plastic bags for just about anything.
Basically, if it can get wet, messy, or smelly—or if you just need to organize—wet bags are gold.