Diaper Bags

TonyaCody06 · January 2014

I'm going to need a new diaper bag this time since the zipper crapped out on mine due to overuse. I had this one and liked it for the most part: https://www.amazon.com/Skip-Hop-Versa-Diaper-Black/dp/B0041RRZ1U

What are you ladies looking at (especially STMs)?

edited to add link

LilyGracesMommy · January 2014

I was looking in to the Vera Bradley baby backpack. I love the idea of a backpack vs purse type diaper bag

abastian00 · January 2014

A Skip Hop that is pretty generic for both me and hubby to use, then a larger nice tote bag (for when I want to look presentable!) with the Skip Hop diaper changing station kept inside. This is coming from a FTM, however, who has no f-ing clue what she's doing!

lucreciac · January 2014

I have a Petunia Pickle Bottom that is still in perfect shape so I'll be reusing that. Love it!

TonyaCody06 · January 2014

A friend recommended the backpack style but in South Texas I worry about it being hot and causing me to sweat when wearing it

Lynnja616 · January 2014

I got a Timi and Leslie Charlie with DD and I love it! Will definitely use it again this time around.

ktwils2010 · January 2014

I had the Vera Bradley diaper bag in navy twirly birds (so not overly girly) and loved it with my dd. it's still in great shape so going to use it this go around too!

curlylocks3 · January 2014

We picked out the Skip Hop Duo Double (or something that sounds like this). I really liked the Petunia backpacks but felt that one that was large enough for two babies was super structured and large. I like that with the Skip Hop one the sides are soft so if it's not filled it seems smaller (and lighter weight) but almost expandable if we will need to fill it for the entire day outing. I really want a Boxy Backpack but not being able to wash it seems super impractical.
We are going to pick out a second, smaller bag to use as a secondary diaper bag if we are each out with the babies separately- considering the Skip Hop backpack style one but not definite yet.

hollygb22 · January 2014

I feel like I got an email about a a PPB outlet sale going on now?

I used the Kate Spade Stevie first time around. While on maternity leave I didn't mind lugging it around and it felt more stylish than the traditional diaper bag (I didn't care for bags with big patterns etc)

As DD got a little older and there seemed to be more "stuff" in the bag..food, bibs, toys etc..it just felt bulky and heavy. I've found that whenever I can, I like to leave it behind. I'm carrying a mid sized Longchamp bag as a purse right now and love it because I can shove diapers, wipes, and snacks in it and leave the diaper bag behind

hollygb22 · January 2014

I knew I wasn't going crazy...2 day sale

https://www.petuniaoutlet.com/

Rosebud2587 · January 2014

I got a Vera Bradley diaper bag as a shower gift when I had DD.

This time though I'm eyeing up the PPB backpack style diaper bags. I baby wore DD all the time and always wished I had a backpack style because it seemed like it would be easier to carry while baby wearing.

Sareynoo · January 2014

MIL got me a Kate Spade diaper bag, it has tons of space, lots of internal pockets, changing pad and feels sturdy. I love it. I can even use it as a purse after baby

Sareynoo · January 2014

It's bigger than it looks in the picture and I suck at posting pictures, sorry!

PinkKEL9 · January 2014

I really want this one.

TonyaCody06 · January 2014

Sareynoo said:

MIL got me a Kate Spade diaper bag, it has tons of space, lots of internal pockets, changing pad and feels sturdy. I love it. I can even use it as a purse after baby

CUTE! yeah, i really don't want it to look like a diaper bag

edit: not digging that price though!

TonyaCody06 · January 2014

awesome! I'm about 30 min from there

Sareynoo · January 2014

skamber said:

Sareynoo said:
MIL got me a Kate Spade diaper bag, it has tons of space, lots of internal pockets, changing pad and feels sturdy. I love it. I can even use it as a purse after baby

I second the kate spade bag! I have this one and it came with a changing table top pad

Wow that's nice! I love the colors!!

Sareynoo · January 2014

@TonyaCody06, it might be worth it to spend the money. It's much sturdier than than the average diaper bag, the sides and straps are thick. If you plan on having more babies you will get a lot of use out of it! I don't think DH will want to carry it around though.. hahaha

almendarez · January 2014

I am going to sew my own diaper bag. I got the pattern on ebay a few years ago and made a couple bags for my sister. Pretty simple but so many pieces to cut out...

Or maybe I will get lazy and just buy one...

kks4471 · January 2014

I have two Kate Spade bags already, and absolutely love them! They've held up so well throughout the years, can't even tell how old they are. I want the Stevie bag, but need to go to an outlet center for it. Don't want to pay original price.

lest12 · January 2014

I thought this was cute:

https://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/2937977/?catalogId=51&bnrid=3518538&cm_ven=Google_PLA&cm_cat=Diaper_Bags&cm_pla=NA&cm_ite=Gray_Chevron_Skip_Hop_Duo_Diaper_Bag&kpid=2937977&srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=35-153840708-2

And a reasonable price, but I have absolutely zero idea of what to look for in a diaper bag.

LadyMacaron · January 2014

I'd live the Kate Spade Stevie, but I'll probably get a Timi and Leslie. Still a bit of a splurge for a diaper bag, but it looks nice.

This is my dream bag, but way too pricey at $350. It's the Durango by dapperbag.

katekat8721 · January 2014

curlylocks3 said:

We picked out the Skip Hop Duo Double (or something that sounds like this). I really liked the Petunia backpacks but felt that one that was large enough for two babies was super structured and large. I like that with the Skip Hop one the sides are soft so if it's not filled it seems smaller (and lighter weight) but almost expandable if we will need to fill it for the entire day outing. I really want a Boxy Backpack but not being able to wash it seems super impractical. We are going to pick out a second, smaller bag to use as a secondary diaper bag if we are each out with the babies separately- considering the Skip Hop backpack style one but not definite yet.

I like this! It definitely looks big enough to carry double the baby stuff but isn't crazy big and bulky.

I was considering using the Swiss backpack we use for hikes as well. It has lots of pockets and storage and it seems like I'd be able to keep my hands free. But, it's also hot as hell here in the summer which I didn't consider and the purses it looks like you can drape easily over the stroller. Stuff to think about!

hjl050308 · January 2014

I'm not a fan if traditional diaper bags. With my first, I had a coach bag; my second, I had a Timi and Leslie, Charlie style. I'm not sure what I'm getting this time.
Edited to put style of bag

LegalLadyBug · January 2014

I'm getting the skip hop duo double deluxe because I'll be carrying around all the stuff for the twins plus stuff for DD and anything else DH feels like sticking in there . I always end up being a pack mule lol

TonyaCody06 · January 2014

never heard of Timi and Leslie! I'll have to look it up

JelloBean1 · January 2014

I purchased the Kate Spade Serena baby bag before I was even trying to get pregnant. I saw it at the Kate Spade Outlet on clearance and couldn't resist. It's a messenger style bag which I liked so I could have my arms free. Here's the style of it:https://www.amazon.com/Spade-Classic-Basic-Serena-Messenger/dp/B009HFN984/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1389723181&sr=8-2&keywords=kate+spade+baby+bags+serena

I got it in a black and white print though.

hubbs173 · January 2014

I want to get a Vera Bradley diaper bag. Not sure which style to go with yet.

Just wondering for those that have them already, which style do you have and would you recommend it??

nunzchucks · January 2014

Question for Timi and Leslie owners - some reviews I read say they have a synthetic leather smell that is not good. Have any of you experienced this?

Sareynoo · January 2014

almendarez said:
I am going to sew my own diaper bag. I got the pattern on ebay a few years ago and made a couple bags for my sister. Pretty simple but so many pieces to cut out...

Or maybe I will get lazy and just buy one...

That's awesome!

Jennylou0604 · January 2014

I had a diaper bag and it was always falling off of my shoulder. I have found that a diaper backpack is much more user friendly and you always have your hands free. We use this one for our DS (same color backpack except it has a fishing lure on it instead of the alligator):

gregsgurl81304 · January 2014

I had received a Vera Bradley diaper bag at my baby shower with my son, and I just plan to use it again. Luckily for me we were team green the first time around so the one we have is pretty neutral, only problem we had was my DH didn't like carrying it because he didn't really care for the funky looking prints.

hjl050308 · January 2014

LilNunz1 said:
Question for Timi and Leslie owners - some reviews I read say they have a synthetic leather smell that is not good. Have any of you experienced this?

I have the Charlie and never noticed a smell. I couldn't tell at all that it wasn't leather.

TonyaCody06 · January 2014

hjl050308 said:

Question for Timi and Leslie owners - some reviews I read say they have a synthetic leather smell that is not good. Have any of you experienced this?
I have the Charlie and never noticed a smell. I couldn't tell at all that it wasn't leather.

Does the Charlie have the shoulder (across body strap)? The video makes it sound like they all come with it.

obscurereference · January 2014

I just bought a Ju Ju Be Be Prepared today. It's gigantic but I'm intending it for all day trips like the zoo or Disney. We'll still use our smaller diaper bag (a generic cheapie) for quick trips out. I like Ju Ju Be because you can machine wash the whole thing.

hjl050308 · January 2014

TonyaCody06 said:

hjl050308 said:

LilNunz1 said:
Question for Timi and Leslie owners - some reviews I read say they have a synthetic leather smell that is not good. Have any of you experienced this?
I have the Charlie and never noticed a smell. I couldn't tell at all that it wasn't leather.

Does the Charlie have the shoulder (across body strap)? The video makes it sound like they all come with it.

It has the shoulder strap that comes off and on. It has a handle too so it's higher under your arm (the bag type is escaping me right now). I used the shoulder strap if I wanted to throw it on the stroller and used the handle over my shoulder when I wanted to carry it.

kbellizio3 · January 2014

I got a Vera Bradley backpack to use as a diaper bag. Since I've wanted a Vera backpack for a while I ended up getting a steal on one on sale and its large enough for everything and I plan on using it for myself once LO doesn't need a diaper bag anymore

MissBHaven1024 · January 2014

We have this PPB bag. I love it!
https://www.petunia.com/diaper-bags/boxy-backpacks/boxy/frolicking-in-fez-boxy-backpack

lefriday · January 2014

I have 2 Kate spades (love the outlets!). One has a cross body strap and that is my primary bag thanks to the strap. I found the shorter "tote" straps to be annoying when the bag is full. I use it for travel now.