Rec your Diaper Bag

WanderingA · October 2014

Alright ladies, time to upgrade. My diaper bag is ripping, the wipes holder that's on the outside always pops open, and it's a black hole so it's time for something new. I'm looking for something that is under $100, practical, DH won't feel weird carrying, and has pockets for organization. I'm going to have to be carrying diapers and snacks for two kids soon so it needs to have plenty of room!

What do you love? What do you wish you had?

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coco2787 · October 2014

I can't recommend any specific kind, but I personally would think a backpack-style one would be nice because that's easiest with baby wearing. (That is what I was originally going to go with but I got a hand-me-down diaper bag so I didn't) I can't remember if you're into that or not, but with a toddler and a newborn I feel like I would be doing a lot of baby wearing.

Sorry, that might not be at all helpful.

KikiCohen · October 2014

econmama said:
I love my Skip Hop Duo bag.

Ditto. I also have a JJ Cole that's ok. I prefer the Duo.

Kitten80 · October 2014

When I need stuff for more than 1, we use a backpack. It has a smaller zip pocket and 2 large ones. Also has side mesh things where I can stash a cup etc. I like having my hands free and not worrying about the bag sliding off my shoulder and walloping the kids. It is just a normal Nike backpack I got on clearance.

KateJuly2013 · October 2014

I have a back pack style. It is so convenient and practical. And DH doesn't look like a pansy when he uses it. It just looks like a back pack

Clyde013 · October 2014

I have a storksak and I'm not happy with it. I can't keep it organized for more than a day and then I just can't find anything in it.

[Deleted User] · October 2014

Nooo @Clyde013 I love my Storksak. Which one do you have? I have the "Elizabeth" and I've been using it this whole time and it has held up really well. Tons of pockets for storage and easy organisation! This one:

EagleWife · October 2014

I fourth the vote for Skip Hop Duo.

Ours has a nice wide strap that is long enough to use cross body, which is nice. I like that there are 2 zippered compartments and a bigger opening in the middle that just has a magnetized closure. It has two big magnetized pockets on one side and a big pocket on the other side with a changing pad. Then a mesh bottle holder on one end and a nice velcro close pocket on the other, which is great for a wallet\phone\keys.

Granted, I am a FTM, so this was all for 1 kid. I consistently overpacked it at first, so it got pretty heavy, but it really can hold a lot of stuff!

danielledunning · October 2014

I absolutely love my jujube be right back. It's a little more than $100, but well worth it imo. It's great for organization and having a backpack is great for keeping both hands/arms free. I started out with a petunia pickle bottom boxy backpack and hated it as a backpack, but the jujube is awesome.

opheliainwaders · October 2014

Rmnam1 said:
Step one: take purse
Step two: cram baby items in said purse
Step three: never remember to remove baby items when you go out without baby
Step four: rifle through diapers, bibs, matchbox cars, stale puffs, broken crayons and sippy cup trying to locate non baby items that have migrated to bottom of purse.
Step five: repeat

This has been working (sort of) for me for the past four years

This is my MO, too. Also, I had the JuJuBe BeAll, but if you're tall, the strap isn't long enough to wear cross-body, so I basically never use it now. I also often just schlep all my crap in canvas tote bags, because I am a dirty hippie.

martyn17 · October 2014

We have a cheapie backpack that we use for travel or for DH outings.

My diaper bag is a NY Yankee themed Vineyard Vines tote. I love it. DH bought it for me when I was pregnant (for my birthday).

fabk · October 2014

We just use one of those little toddler back packs. It looks like a blue and green puppy. I got tired of hauling around a big diaper bag. This works great and hangs off the stroller handle perfectly.

beckyanddon · October 2014

Baby Sherpa backpack. It's great for outings. But i use my purse mostly

Dani428 · October 2014

PickleX said:
Nooo @Clyde013 I love my Storksak. Which one do you have? I have the "Elizabeth" and I've been using it this whole time and it has held up really well. Tons of pockets for storage and easy organisation! This one:

OMG I love that!!!!!

EagleWife · October 2014

econmama said:

EagleWife said:
I fourth the vote for Skip Hop Duo.

The other thing that I like is that it attaches perfectly to the stroller.

Yes! @econmama‌

how could I forget that? That is such a great feature.

WanderingA · October 2014

Sorry ladies, I totally posted this and then my internet connection die last night. My sister has the Skiphop and she seems to like it but I'm worried I won't be able to fit everything (including cloth diapers) for 2 in there! Maybe it will force me to take out all my "extras" though?

Also, I LOVE LOVE LOVE that Storksak but if I buy it I want to look like that mother every time I wear it.

Myrrhaj · October 2014

I bought the classic diaper bag in black from PBK which is $159.00 and it is huge. It's so large that I only use it as a weekender, and use my Skip Hop Duo for day long outings. It's of excellent quality, lots of pockets for organization and definitely has room for two. Here's a link to PBK's diaper bags, they have some on sale right now for under $100.00:

https://www.potterybarnkids.com/m/shop/baby/diaper-bag/

Best of luck!

danigirl7181 · October 2014

I use a organizing utility tote thirtyone bag, it has six pockets on the sides. It's awesome, only $35, and comes in a bunch of colors and patterns. I don't have the zip top one, but I think I'll be getting a new one before baby #3 gets here.

[Deleted User] · October 2014

I do not look like that mother every time I use my Storksak. Or any time. But it was still a good buy!

[Deleted User] · October 2014

PickleX said:
I do not look like that mother every time I use my Storksak. Or any time. But it was still a good buy!

I always look like her. Even the day I gave birth and in the middle of the night.

[Deleted User] · October 2014

@casey78 I sure can. I usually just strap my NB into the Ergo and go at it. Bull riding is a favorite past time of mine.

giraffeluvspi · October 2014

@casey78 I have two Ju Ju Be's, one a splurge (B.F.F.) one was this sucker on sale: https://www.amazon.com/Ju-Ju-Be-Hip-Bag-Shadow-Waltz/dp/B004LY8OZO/ref=sr_1_65?s=baby-products&srs=3032490011&ie=UTF8&qid=1413920430&sr=1-65&keywords=ju+ju+be

It just doesn't come with a changing pad (which is an easy fix). I love it.

giraffeluvspi · October 2014

@wanderingA the JuJuBes are super nice, but I can't seem to get a lot to fit in there so may not be what you want for 2...

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