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January 2011 Moms
Diaper bags
I haven't put much thought into what diaper bag I will want, but a previous post got me looking into it. They all seem pretty expensive.
So, what diaper bag will you use and/or how much are you planning on spending on it?
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Re: Diaper bags
After looking at a few online and in stores, I think we like the backpack style. This way, it's roomy and DH would carry it as well because it's not like a purse. I think we will get this one-
https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3125387
It's roomier than it looks in that picture, has tons of pockets, and I love the sling style so I can wear it that way instead of on one shoulder.
If we don't get that one, we'll probably get this one. It's really nice too.
https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3199292
Personally, I want to pay around $40 or less. I plan to use a coupon for our purchase.
I LOVE the Petunia Pickle Bottom bags!! The one I like runs about 150.00. My DH would FLIP if he knew how much I wanted to spend on one! In a way I'm not sure why I would need such an expensive bag, on the other I REALLY WANT IT!!!
https://www.petuniapicklebottom.com/collections/original/touringtotes/nightbloomingroll/
I'm completely obsessed with birds right now (baby's room will have a vintage bird theme) so when I found this line of diaper bags on Amazon.com, I squealed with glee and registered for one:
https://www.amazon.com/Kalencom-Eleanors-Collection-Turquoise-Nursery/dp/B001V62Y7Y/ref=br_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1W6HA8UK4J09F&colid=XX03008H8H6I
I wouldn't spend more on a diaper bag than I'd spend on a high quality backpack (about $60-$70, depending on sturdiness, options, etc.) I would say try to go for something that's really well constructed and will take a possible beating. I might register for a second bag, and have a big one for all day trips, and a small one for quick grocery store runs.
I was planning on getting a nicer one because I will probably be using it as my purse for a while as well. RHitch, this is probably a stupid, naive FTM question but why did you go through several diaper bags? If I'm going to go through several I don't want to spend a ton.
Speaking of getting a smaller bag for quick trips-ladies, make sure to watch the clearance racks! Last weekend, I found this bag at Target marked down to just $13.
https://www.target.com/Eddie-Bauer-Pacific-Midi-Diaper/dp/B002R0BFGY
I got this one https://www.petuniapicklebottom.com/collections/original/shoulderbags/
in pink and brown from the outlet sale they had a month or so ago. If you are interested in a $160 bag from PPB but are willing to spend $80-90, sign up to a fan of theirs on facebook, they have sales from time to time.
I bought one on ebay and spent $100...it's Kate Spade bag, solid black and retails for $300.
I figure DH can deal with it since I at least bought it used!
Oooo! Thanks for the tip!! I love your bag!
More Green For Less Green
I'm getting this Marc by Marc Jacobs diaper bag -$278
This is the one I want, in lime green with baby's name embroidered in chocolate brown.
https://kalencom.com/main/page.asp?pg_no=&p_id=80&s_cate_id=0107&keyword=&s_sub_cate_id=&best_flag=&new_flag=&recommend_flag=&opt=&page=detail&p_group_page_id=PRODUCT&id=8&id_detail=8
My Birthday was last wednesday and i got a diaper bag as a present and its really cute and has alot of extras. She got it at walmart only $20 and its winnie the pooh.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Disney-Winnie-the-Pooh-5-in-1-Tote-Bag-set/13866859
This is the one I want, in lime green with baby's name embroidered in chocolate brown.
https://kalencom.com/main/page.asp?pg_no=&p_id=80&s_cate_id=0107&keyword=&s_sub_cate_id=&best_flag=&new_flag=&recommend_flag=&opt=&page=detail&p_group_page_id=PRODUCT&id=8&id_detail=8
except it is not corduroy.
Bag number 1: This was our most expensive bag (approximately $150). This bag was a baby shower gift. We loved it, and it was very functional, but we had to replace it when DD was 3 months because a bottle leaked all over the bottom. Of course it was a mistake, but it smelled and instead of washing the bag, I felt as if it was more sanitary to throw it away.
Bag number 2: We purchased another diaper bag similar to the first one but cheaper. This bag was used at the sitters house, when we went to church, and for other everyday errands. DD actually puked all over this bag one day (she got car sick), so needless to say, this one was eventually tossed too. I did wash this one, but I couldn?t get the puke stain out of it.
Bag number 3: This was purchased at the same time as bag # 2. This one was huge because it was used for travel and overnight stay. Most of my family lives an hour or so away, so when we visit, we usually stay all day. I needed a bag that would hold 8-10 hours worth of stuff (formula, diapers, wipes, changing pad, clothes, etc?). This is also the bag DD used when she stayed overnight at my mom?s house.
Bag number 4: This was actually a toddler bag. When DD got older, we did not need the huge bag anymore because she was not using as many diapers, she was off of formula, and we didn?t need to change her clothes as often. This is also the bag we used to go to the zoo, amusement parks, etc.. because it was small and it was a backpack.
~EDD Nov 18, 2017 with my IUI success story~
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OMG, I am so jealous! I LOVE Marc Jacobs bags! I have a small collection, but they are hard to come by here! Whenever DH goes to Chicago I have him pick me one up!
DH bought me a Coach diaper bag. But, I am thinking I am going to try to find ^ one now, lol!
Just a suggestion, but it is not recommended to use your diaper bag as your purse. I know it means carrying around two bags, but a diaper bag is more likely to be left somewhere over a purse. I registered for these ones, one for me and one for DH, I may also get a Vera Bradley one, because I too have a Vera obsession.
https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2307251&fromRegistryNumber=45852916&product_skn=22621
https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3951146&fromRegistryNumber=45852916&product_skn=580697
Oops this is the second bag
https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2307251&fromRegistryNumber=45852916&product_skn=22621
I got this one. It is pretty $$ but I found it on ebay cheaper. I just figure this is my one and only child &&&&& I will use it as a purse.
https://www.petuniapicklebottom.com/collections/cake/societysatchel/licoricepuddingcake/
ooo! ooo! love these bags! thanks for sharing.
wait! the dirty diapers go back in the bag?
i'm not joking. is there protocol of where it is okay to throw them away?
I don't know what the protocol is, but I will be using CD's, so even though they go in a small wet bag, that wet bag with dirty diapers in it goes into the diaper bag.
Even if you use disposables, poopsplosion clothes will go in it and there is a good chance that spilled breast milk will end up in it
Me too! I will be getting my diaper bags from there as well. I love the purple paisley and I think I will get a black microfiber one too.
see my previous response
Even though my CD's will be going into a wet bag, that wet bag will still be going into my diaper bag, therefore I will have dirty dipes in my diaper bag
This exactly. Except it was my sister who bought it for me.
I bought the JJ Cole Mode Tote Bag in gray flora.... here's a link to it...
https://jjcolecollections.com/mode-tote-bag
I spent about $100 (CAN)