May 4, 2025

How to Pack the Perfect Diaper Bag for a Day Out

by karan pahwa in News

A well-packed diaper bag won’t just save you — it’ll soothe you.

We’ve all seen those diaper bags that look like carry-ons for a two-week trip. Overflowing, stressful, and oddly missing the one thing you really need in the moment.

At The Pillow Company Kids, we believe in travel calm.
Which is why we design bags that carry exactly what’s needed — and nothing that isn’t.

So here’s a simple, elegant checklist to make your day out feel effortless.

The Non-Negotiables

Pack these every time, no matter where you’re headed.

2 diapers per hour of planned outing time
Wipes in a resealable pouch
Changing mat (ours folds into its own pouch for easy access)
Sanitizer spray or wipes for your hands
Diaper rash cream in a travel tube

Our Everyday Travel Pouch is the perfect place to keep these items grouped together.

Feeding Essentials

Whether you breastfeed or bottle-feed, prep for hunger strikes.

1–2 bottles (prepped, or with measured formula)
Burp cloths or bibs
Nursing cover, if you use one
A small snack pouch if your baby is older
1 extra muslin cloth (it always comes in handy)

Store all of this in a waterproof inner pouch for quick retrieval.

Soothing & Comfort Items

Because a change of scene can bring big feelings.

One familiar blanket or lovey
A soft pacifier or teether
A small toy or sound-making item

Our mini pouches are perfect for keeping comfort items clean but accessible.

Backup Clothes (For Everyone)

Even a 30-minute trip can surprise you.

1 change of clothes for baby
1 lightweight onesie or top for yourself
Zip-lock bag for soiled items
Extra pair of socks (for both!)

Our larger bags include a laundry pocket so you don’t have to dig through everything.

Travel Tip:

Always restock the bag after an outing.
Use a small checklist card that lives inside the bag — so you’re never scrambling last minute.

Style Meets Sanity

Our diaper bags and pouches are made to blend beauty with usefulness.
No cartoon prints. No flimsy zippers. Just smart compartments, soft-touch fabrics, and a quiet confidence that carries through your day.

Explore our Everyday Diaper Bag and travel pouches — designed for parents who prefer calm over chaos.

May 4, 2025

The Art of Gifting for Newborns: What Really Matters

Choosing a gift for a newborn is more than a gesture — it’s a quiet celebration of new beginnings. At The Pillow Company Kids, we believe the best gifts are those that feel as meaningful as they are beautiful. Here's how to choose a present that lasts far beyond the first cuddle.

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May 4, 2025

How to Style a Nursery That Grows With Your Child

Because beautiful things shouldn’t need to be replaced every year. When you’re setting up a nursery, it’s easy to get swept up in the trend cycle — cartoon prints, bold wallpapers, or furniture that only fits a 6-month phase. But the most beautiful nurseries don’t follow trends. They follow your child’s journey. At The Pillow Company Kids, we believe in creating timeless spaces — soft, nurturing, and thoughtfully designed to evolve with every stage of childhood. Here’s how to style a nursery that grows with grace. 1. Start with a Soft Foundation Choose textiles in neutral or pastel tones that won’t feel dated as your baby grows.Our Dream Blankets, crib cushions, and baby nests are all designed in shades that comfort without overwhelming — blush, ivory, sage, and dove grey. Think of them as your canvas — everything else layers on top. 2. Mix Playful with Practical Yes, you want joy and imagination. But you also want products that work harder than they look.Opt for multi-use pieces — a soft quilt that doubles as a playmat, a baby pouch that becomes a keepsake organiser later on. Every item in our collection is designed for utility and memory. 3. Let Texture Tell the Story Skip the busy prints. Instead, bring depth to the room through fabrics — soft velvets, airy cottons, hand-stitched elements.This adds warmth without chaos, and creates a layered look that feels considered, not cluttered. Our signature TPK cushions offer this kind of quiet luxury. 4. Create Corners, Not Just Walls A cozy reading nook, a floor cushion corner, a shelf of favourite toys — design your nursery in “zones.”This not only looks beautiful but helps your baby feel secure in familiar, functional spaces. Add one of our playtime throws or cotton bolsters for softness and support. 5. Let the Space Breathe You don’t have to fill every inch. In fact, the most memorable spaces are the ones where the eye — and the child — can rest. Leave a bit of air between pieces. Allow room for your child’s own story to enter. A Room That Grows With Love The nursery is where so many firsts happen — first steps, first tears, first belly laughs.Make it a place they’ll remember through feeling, not photos. Explore our full collection of elevated baby essentials — designed to stay, not fade.

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May 4, 2025

The Blanket That Sees It All

In every nursery, there’s a blanket that becomes more than a blanket. It starts soft. Folded neatly. Waiting.But before long, it’s caught a yawn. A giggle. A sneeze. A hundred tiny moments. And one day, you realise — this isn’t just the blanket you bought.It’s the one they crawled on. Slept on. Cried into. Carried everywhere like a friend. At The Pillow Company Kids, we think baby bedding should be made for those kinds of moments — not just photo-ready nurseries. That’s why our blankets aren’t designed to impress. They’re designed to belong. Made to Soften, Settle, and Stay Our baby blankets are crafted in breathable, skin-safe fabrics that only get gentler over time.We use elegant tones that soothe rather than stimulate. And every stitch is made with care — so it becomes a companion, not just a covering. You won’t find loud prints or novelty frills here.You’ll find calm textures, muted elegance, and quiet confidence. Because the best part of your nursery isn’t how it looks.It’s how it feels at 3 a.m. — when you’re rocking them softly, and they’ve finally settled in. A Part of Your Baby’s Story You may start with it for warmth.But soon, it becomes the backdrop of babyhood. It comes with you to grandparents' houses. It’s tucked into strollers. It shows up in every milestone picture. And even when they outgrow it — you won’t want to let it go. That’s the power of a blanket that’s truly made to see it all. Discover Your Keepsake Our Dream Blankets are available in soft pastels and gentle neutrals —each one thoughtfully crafted to feel like home, from day one.

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