Diaper bags that aren't ugly..

WannaBeCrunchyMama · December 2010

Please recommend your diaper bag. One that isn't ugly (doesn't look like a diaper bag), has lots of pockets, and isn't vera bradley.

Thanks.

Hyfagal · December 2010

WannaBeCrunchyMama:

and isn't vera bradley.

Thanks.

You've completely alienated me from this post with that stipulation.

WannaBeCrunchyMama · December 2010

Hyfagal:
WannaBeCrunchyMama:

and isn't vera bradley.

Thanks.

You've completely alienated me from this post with that stipulation.

If you know of one that doesn't look like a quilt I'd be open to the suggestion.

edited. Ok maybe they don't like grandmas. But quilts. Yes.

missstacylynn25 · December 2010

Ha--I'm with you on the Vera Bradley (just can't get myself to like them).

Mine looks like a diaper bag though, Skip Hop in Blossom...but here it is:

https://www.amazon.com/Skip-Hop-Deluxe-Diaper-Blossom/dp/tags-on-product/B00143WC94

I've seen cute Kate Spade ones that don't look at all like diaper bags (good if you can get at an outlet). Good luck.

Shanin8 · December 2010

https://www.skiphop.com/product/21500.html

This is the one I got...in Black I LOVE it and can't wait to use it! It has a lot of pockets!

Sorry, I can't make it clicky...

goofyteacher · December 2010

I love this company!

https://catalog.thirtyonegifts.com/WebProject.asp?BookCode=nyt10flx&from=2#

mw_sorrel · December 2010

I bought the Skip Hop Studio diaper bag - it's a little spendy...but oh well...it's only $

It has a ton of pockets - and looks pretty stylish (you could probably use it as an overnight bag).

WannaBeCrunchyMama · December 2010

Shanin8:
https://www.skiphop.com/product/21500.html

This is the one I got...in Black I LOVE it and can't wait to use it! It has a lot of pockets!
Sorry, I can't make it clicky...

That's not so bad. I like simple/classy. Vera bradley is just a bit too- umm- fun.

Hyfagal · December 2010

I think this one screams "Hey everybody, I'm a simple chic with classic tastes"

https://www.verabradley.com/product/Baby-Bag/154882/defaultColor/Make+Me+Blush/p/154882.uts

This one says, "Watch out, my kid is cute but he might bite on the jungle gym."

https://www.verabradley.com/product/Baby-Bag/154882/defaultColor/Make+Me+Blush/p/154882.uts

"I blow bubbles with my gum!"

https://www.verabradley.com/product/Baby-Bag/154882/defaultColor/Make+Me+Blush/p/154882.uts

HockeyWife4Life · December 2010

I have been using my JP Lizzy Black Cate Tote for the past 18 months and I really love it. There are lots of compartments on the inside and there is plenty of room to put stuff. I also really like the that the outside front pocket has enough room for my wallet, cell phone and keys and has a magnetic closure.

Lucky_Dragonfly · December 2010

I just got this bag. Skip Hop Dash Deluxe. Just looks like a regular messenger bag. Lots of pockets.

Skip Hop Dash Deluxe

nunchkin · December 2010

Skip-Hop Versa in Black. I fell in love with it. Simple and delicious ;-)

IAM4UK · December 2010

I'm using this Coach bag. I'm not one to carry a ton of stuff on me. All I need are two diapers, small wipes case, changing pad, pacifier, two bottles (filled with appropriate powdered formula), and a bottle of water. It fits with plenty of extra room. Even for twins, I don't plan to carry a ton around. I have a small wristlet inside that has my personal items.

I keep an emergency kit in my car with extra clothes, blankets, diapers, etc.

I have another Skip Hop bag that is used for transporting items to and from daycare. This is the only use for this bag. I don't carry it out in public. It's too big and bulky.

With my first, I hardly used anything from my diaper bag. I lugged that thing everywhere and it was a pain. As she got older I ditched it completly and just used a bag that I liked. Never had any problems.

Buggygirl84 · December 2010

I loved, but could not afford, the Petunia Pickle bottom Cake line:

https://www.petuniapicklebottom.com/collections/cake/cosmopolitancarryall/licoricepuddingcake/

emlovesrich · December 2010

goofyteacher:

I love this company!

https://catalog.thirtyonegifts.com/WebProject.asp?BookCode=nyt10flx&from=2#

I love Thirty One! They have such cute stuff! A teacher I work with sells Thirty One and got me the utility tote in the paparazzi dots pattern and it is embroidered with baby's initials.

Here is an example: https://cgi.ebay.com/Thirty-One-Gifts-Organizing-Utility-Tote-Paparazzi-Dot-/260705471736

KelleyBelly11 · December 2010

I've been thinking about this same thing... Why is it that I "must" buy a diaper bag for lugging around baby's diapers, etc.? I've been looking at them and they look just like a purse. They have tons of pockets like some purses. Only difference is most of them come with a little changing pad, which you can buy separately. So why not, if you can't find a diaper bag you like, just buy a nice big purse???

MrsHollywood1023 · December 2010

I had the hardest time finding a diaper bag that I liked because I wanted one that was functional, easy to clean, and the hubster wouldn't mind carrying. I found this one and I love it! I actually just packed LO's diaper bag yesterday and everything fit great...I even way over packed Big Smile

https://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SP100A157S35216922P?prdNo=15&blockNo=15&blockType=G15

shareegrant · December 2010

I bought 2 baby phat diaper bags (came with changing pad and mommie essentials bag). Both just look like really stylish purses. Most of babyphat diaper bags look like purses.

misskassielynn · December 2010

https://www.timiandleslie.com/products/backpack-sahara/

I am not sure if that looks especially "diaper-bag-ish" or not, but its what I have and I love it. Having a bag that could be a backpack was very important to me, so this worked.

Their Charlie model is really chic as well:

https://www.timiandleslie.com/products/charlie/

I also really liked the studio that people reccomended.

MandusMaximus · December 2010

Well I don't have a link right now but its on etsy the seller is Lbartworks and its called Bird on a Limb shoulder bag. Its phenom I must say.

OliveBaby · December 2010

Oh Crunchy, you realize you're asking for the cure for the common cold, don't you?

If you have $ to blow, this bag is pretty:

https://tinyurl.com/29xe2o8

This is much more reasonably priced and I've been contemplating buying:

https://tinyurl.com/3832fl7

TIMI and Leslie also have some pretty decent looking bags.

TiffanyTheMom · December 2010

Buggygirl84:
I loved, but could not afford, the Petunia Pickle bottom Cake line:
https://www.petuniapicklebottom.com/collections/cake/cosmopolitancarryall/licoricepuddingcake/

AHHHHH A girl after my own heart!!! I LOVE PPB Cake bags. They look like purses but are so useful! And resale value is pretty high, too. A lady on Craigslist here tried to sell me a PPB Cake clutch in pink (drool) and she wanted $180 for it!! I was like, girl... I mean, it's not full price but that's still way out of my league.

DH was like, it's just a diaper bag... and I was all, but I want it so bad I could cry...

Jake's Mom · December 2010

I actually have the "Society Satchel" PPB bag. While it is bit**chin it isn't practical to carry a lot of stuff.

This is the one:

https://www.petuniapicklebottom.com/collections/cake/societysatchel/licoricepuddingcake/

etude de la vie · December 2010

I have a plain skip hop bag in black and a coach bag.

I LOVE skip hop bags... hold so much and very practical.

snewman3 · December 2010

I also wanted one that looked more like a purse. I got this JJ cole bag...

https://www.diapers.com/product/productdetail.aspx?productid=23805

DarrenandHana · December 2010

I love OiOi bags! I have this one and get compliments all the time that it just looks like an oversized purse:

https://www.overstock.com/Baby/OiOi-Moroccan-Sand-Hobo-Diaper-Bag/3411529/product.html

Sorry I can't pic-in-post with my Mac. They're a little expensive, but I got mine from overstock for less than $100. The only thing I would say is that it's a little small...but it keeps me from packing all sorts of crap that I don't need. It's perfectly big enough to carry around everything you need. And it looks like they have a ton of cute new patterns on the website!

https://www.oioi.com.au/

JessiRaye · December 2010

goofyteacher:

I love this company!

https://catalog.thirtyonegifts.com/WebProject.asp?BookCode=nyt10flx&from=2#

One of my friends has the black cindy tote for a diaper bag! It is really nice.

MandusMaximus · December 2010

https://www.etsy.com/listing/62754454/bird-on-a-limb-shoulder-bag-with-flap

kmlevine04@gmail.com · December 2010

The skip hop seemed a little small to me...went with a Go Gaga Slide bag...looks sporty, though which I like, but if your'e looking more for a purse type, its not that.

JenGarden · December 2010

This is mine, and I don't think it's ugly:

https://www.amazon.com/OiOi-Zebra-Tote-Diaper-Bag/dp/B002DSXKHC/ref=sr_1_23?ie=UTF8&qid=1292181610&sr=8-23

admd2x · December 2010

I just bought this one today off ebay. It's listed at a great price (regular cost $298 at Nordstrom) PLUS the shipping is free.

https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170574464310&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

lhckutt · April 2014

I just use a cute tote with an organizer. This organizer is made specifically for baby stuff! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1968701711/handbag-organizer-for-mom No more ugly diaper bags for me!

ncbelle · April 2014

Just get a bag you like - no reason it has to be branded a "diaper" bag!

spacepotatoes · April 2014

The OP asked this in Dec. 2010. I think she's probably got a bag by now

milomia · April 2014

I got my Skip Hop bag at Burlington Coat Factory for about 17usd! I bought a Marc Jacobs diaper bag and them ran into this practical gem. Only issue is the wider bottles like Tommy tippee dont fit into the side bottle pockets.

genromeo · April 2014

I found that my good old bookbag was much, much, much more convenient than a diaper bag. I never accidentally swung it into my kid's face. I had two free hands. It has all sorts of pockets. I just put the changing pad in there and BAM ... instant diaper bag. (instant and free, considering that I just reused the bookbag I used in college)

jessicamutchler31 · April 2014

Pottery barn kids

fsumom · April 2014

I like the Skip Hop Forma in peacock!

**wow** just realized how old this thread is!

Cmgudan · April 2014

I ordered one from Kate Spade during one of their online surprise sales. I love that it looks nothing like a diaper bag and doesn't scream baby. It simply looks like an oversized purse that happens to come with a changing pad and has clips that allow you to attach it to the stroller.

I also love this one from PBKids that reminds me of the LLBean canvas totes.
https://www.potterybarnkids.com/m/products/navy-northsouth-classic-diaper-bag/?pkey=bdiaper-bag

soylatte · April 2014

I wanted plain and good reviews... Ended up w/ Ju Ju Be BFF bag.

Marcilene1 · April 2014

genromeo said:

I found that my good old bookbag was much, much, much more convenient than a diaper bag. I never accidentally swung it into my kid's face. I had two free hands. It has all sorts of pockets. I just put the changing pad in there and BAM ... instant diaper bag. (instant and free, considering that I just reused the bookbag I used in college)

Bookbag works best for me, too.

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