Too early to purchase a diaper bag?

christen115 · April 2010

I'm only 14 wks however I found the cutest diaper bag on diapers.com. Not too sure if they will have it in a few mths but BRU doesn't carry it and I'm afraid if I don't purchase it now it will be too late.....thoughts???

https://www.diapers.com/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?productId=19011

MrsTotty · April 2010

My thoughts on diapers bags are kinda like those of strollers ... if you can afford it, you really can't have too many, lol. They can all be so different ... its like having shoes for different occasions

emsrdh03 · April 2010

My first baby purchase was my diaper bag....and I got it at 10 weeks. I say go for it.

christen115 · April 2010

MrsTotty:
My thoughts on diapers bags are kinda like those of strollers ... if you can afford it, you really can't have too many, lol. They can all be so different ... its like having shoes for different occasions

haha! It's the only diaper bag that I really like and I will be using this as my handbag as well. I do plan on having a couple to switch out. It's a little different for me seeing I have all designer bags but I can't see myself putting poo in a Coach or Burberry bag.

LemonBlush · April 2010

I was thinking of buying one soon (just because I am getting the itch to buy something and don't have much to buy yet!)

LadyRed7 · April 2010

I agree with the other girls! Go for it. To me, they are like an accessory! You can't have too many. Happy shopping.

mlkwmu · April 2010

I'd go for it and purchase it if you really like it.

mrs1916 · April 2010

Get it if you love it! I bought a Kate Spade bag the month before I conceived! It was too good of a deal to pass up and I thought if I ended up not having a baby, I would use it as a tote! Embarrassed

AndysGrl08 · April 2010

DH actually bought me my diaper bag about a year before I was pg! We were in a Coach outlet and they had a really great deal on a black messenger style diaper bag- he actually found it and said we should get it and put it up for when we have a baby. Long story short- I believe it you find the right diaper bag then go ahead and buy it!

Stilettogrl12 · April 2010

My first purchase was a diaper bag too. ?I got a Petunia Pickle Bottom Cake bag from Gilt at about 12 weeks. ?Have a ball

wifeofaussie · April 2010

Go for it! You can never have too many bags...of any kind Big Smile

ta78 · April 2010

wifeofaussie:
Go for it! You can never have too many bags...of any kind

I agree. I got mine at about 16 weeks.. it was the one thing I knew I wanted to get myself.

ToBeMcInerney · April 2010

I to say go for it... I think it's really cute.

sleepyocean · April 2010

I'm going to chime in with an opinion that may seem patronizing. First: if you find a bag you love I'd go ahead and buy it, in my opinion a very practical first baby purchase because it's useable for other things if necessary and doesn't take up a lot of space and it's for you as well as baby, such a fun purchase!

However: Looking at the pictures of that diaper bag (as a mom already) it doesn't seem to have any sort of separation for anything. I found it amazingly convenient to have somewhere that bottles can go upright and easy to access on the inside or the outside of the bag so you aren't digging around for them and it helps keep them from spilling, somewhere slightly separated for diapers and wipes so they are easy to grab and don't end up crushed on the bottom when you need them for a diaper change, somewhere separated for my wallet, keys and, cell phone. etc. This bag may have pockets and separators I'm not seeing, but if it doesn't it may be something you want to consider. Convenience in a diaper bag is HUGE. Just think of purses you may have that are just open bags and you can't find your keys or phone or wallet or whatever and you have to dig around for them then multiply that by all the things you need in your diaper bag...just something to consider!

northtamarack · April 2010

Ha! I'm not even pg yet and I know exactly what diaper bag I want. I am waiting for when it goes on sale - I will have no problem buying it once it does!

wifeyvana · April 2010

I say go for it!

christen115 · April 2010

sleepyocean:

I'm going to chime in with an opinion that may seem patronizing. First: if you find a bag you love I'd go ahead and buy it, in my opinion a very practical first baby purchase because it's useable for other things if necessary and doesn't take up a lot of space and it's for you as well as baby, such a fun purchase!

However: Looking at the pictures of that diaper bag (as a mom already) it doesn't seem to have any sort of separation for anything. I found it amazingly convenient to have somewhere that bottles can go upright and easy to access on the inside or the outside of the bag so you aren't digging around for them and it helps keep them from spilling, somewhere slightly separated for diapers and wipes so they are easy to grab and don't end up crushed on the bottom when you need them for a diaper change, somewhere separated for my wallet, keys and, cell phone. etc. This bag may have pockets and separators I'm not seeing, but if it doesn't it may be something you want to consider. Convenience in a diaper bag is HUGE. Just think of purses you may have that are just open bags and you can't find your keys or phone or wallet or whatever and you have to dig around for them then multiply that by all the things you need in your diaper bag...just something to consider!

I didn't have a diaper bag that had separators with my first child and I didn't have any problems. This bag has 2 side pockets for the bottles, which will already be pre-made. I think if everything is placed in there neatly and organized I will be fine. I plan on using a diaper pouch to hold my diapers, a travel wiper container, a zip lock bag for diaper rash ointment, etc. The change of clothes will be on the bottom of the bag. I have a huge handbag right now that doesn't have separators and I can always find my belongings. As for my keys, wallet, etc. I will be using a Coach mini messanger bag that goes over my front so it will be on me at all times.

sleepyocean · April 2010

Sounds good! I couldn't see if there was a place for bottles or anything, it sounds like you have it all worked out! Happy Shopping!

Mrs.Aks2B · April 2010

DH bought one for me when I was about 10 or 11 weeks. I'd say go for it, you'll kick yourself later when you go back and it's gone! Believe me, I've done that too many times with things!

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