Diaper Bags and Baby Wearing

Hail123 · May 2013

I'm pregnant with my first and I really love the idea of baby wearing. I already have a few slings/wraps/carriers picked out.

My question to you lovely ladies is this - What kind of diaper bag works best when you're using a baby carrier?

What have your experiences been?

Thanks!

nanabanana06 · May 2013

I use my Jujube BFF. I chose it with baby wearing in mind. Depending on the way I am wearing my son I can wear the bag differently since it can be a shoulder bag, Messenger, or back pack. If I have the stroller out for my b daughter I will attach it using the stroller hooks.

blu-eyedwife · May 2013

I have a Kate Spade bag from the Stevie line. I think it really depends on personal preference, because a lot of people don't like handled bags when baby wearing. I really like it, because I don't have to worry about whether I'm wearing baby on back or on front like with a backpack. I also like it because even at 19 months I still carry it around because it looks like a regular purse.

Here's a picture of me with the ergo and bag:

ForeverEverAfter · May 2013

I actually found that babywearing meant I could have whatever I wanted as a bag. I made mine as a tote style with 2 straps. With LO in a carrier I can hold it in my hand, on my arm or on my shoulder if I need my hands. If I needed a hand for my baby I would have a messenger style that's truly hands free.

ncbelle · May 2013

I don't use a "real" diaper bag, just a floppy lightweight messenger style bag that's the right size (I pack light!). A backpack works well for front carries but I mostly back carry.

nosoup4u · May 2013

I always used something with a cross strap, so I could loosen it and wear it across the carrier. Timbuk2 makes some nice small messenger bags.

Jenny952 · May 2013

It depends. For short trips like to the grocery store or BRU, I use a purse that goes across my shoulders and under the wrap. If I'm going for a longer trip, I typically wear a small backpack.

staceyvee · May 2013

I'm still wearing my 19 mth old in our Huggaloops Sling and am using just a regular hobo-style purse with a big compartment to stash diapers and wipes in. I like that I can wear it in a bunch of ways, but usually I just wear it on one shoulder, tucked under the strap of my sling. This keeps it in place and prevents it from slipping. If it's just a quick trip, I tuck my wallet and his snack right into the sling and then I don't have to carry a purse at all!

Oasismomma · May 2013

We alternate between the Ergo backpack and the PPB Boxy Backpack.

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