diaper bag q's

brittandjoe · May 2010

How big do these really need to be? I'm 5'3" and I want a bag that can carry everything I need, but some of the bags are huge! I'm trying to find one that I feel like doesn't exist. I read to look for the following: multiple compartments inside and out, insulated bottle pocket/holder, zippered top vs. flap for messenger, microfiber/easy to clean changing pad, seperate pocket for changing pad if possible, wide strap (if messenger), pocket for keys or wallet, washable fabric..and the list goes on and on. I know Eddie Bauer and Diaper dude make bags with a lot of storage compartments but they're all soooo plain....I just can't find one that fits all of these things. Any recs?

All and all what is the most important? Getting a bag that just doesn't fall apart in a couple months?

MrsTotty · May 2010

Diaper bags are like purses ... everyone has different likes and dislikes ... they're really a personal decision.

You got the general guidelines right though .... you're looking for something that has lots of pockets for organizing the stuff, something that is easy to clean, and something that won't annoy the crap out of you, lol.

Some people like messanger style bags, others like backpack styles. I personally, like a tote style, with no top flap. I like to be able to get in and out fast, but have the option to zip it up if necessary. I like longer shoulder straps. I like BIG (because I tend to pack everything but the kitchen sink 'just in case').

Chances are, you'll pick something before baby gets here ... use it for a while, and then decide you want something different. Thats what happened to me. And thats ok ... it gives you more variety that way

sweetie645 · May 2010

DH has given up trying to understand why I need so many diaper bags! I seriously have like 5 or 6.

The first one I got at my shower before DS1 came. I never used it...it just wasn't my style. I think I'm going to give it to goodwill soon.

As my needs and # of kids changed and as I learned what I really liked/ disliked in a diaper bag, I bought new ones. As it is, depending on where we're going and what we're doing, I rotate between what diaper bag fits what I need best.

My newest diaper bags don't really look like diaper bags either, so I can use them for overnight bags, etc. in the future.

sleepyocean · May 2010

You have the right idea in what you're looking for. We have the small version of the Eddie Bauer, and I love it. It's easy to organize and fits just enough stuff, and its not all that big, however the small one doesn't come with the changing pad which I almost never used anyway. It is rather plain though when I bought it they did have a navy blue version that I don't think is available anymore. Our first diaper bag was super cute and very "baby" but it was too big and cumbersome, I got sick of the baby cuteness of it and it started to fall apart. This time if I don't continue to use the Eddie Bauer I'm looking at the Skip Hop Duo it comes in lots of fun colors and I think is just a bit bigger than my little Eddie Bauer, though I haven't seen it in person yet to compare.