Diaper Bags!!

Sugargirl1019 · April 2017

Eeeek I hope I'm not the only crazy one looking at all the cute bags!

What do you want out of a bag? Messenger purse or backpack? Favorite brands?

STMs, what worked for you? What should the FTMs avoid?

ETA: I totally forgot that @jena333 started a "Car seats and diaper bags" thread.. my bad.

MrsJessS · April 2017

I am obsessed with the Ju-Ju-Be ones. Especially the BFF and Be Right Back because they can both be backpacks. I have a really awful shoulder so a backpack that distributes the load is a top priority.
Currently on the hunt for a gently used one because the price is high to justify for a diaper bag.

Sugargirl1019 · April 2017

I really want to babywear a lot, so I was advised to look at backpacks instead of cute totes to carry. I found the Jujube BFF backpack, which can be carried like a messenger tote. I'm in love! Feels so nice and the gold zippers are beautiful and the inside is nice and pretty and light. No velcro to wake up sleeping baby and get on your nerves! I'm in love. I've read some reviews and am going to compare to some other popular brands, like the Mrs pickles bottom brand.

I fell in love with these prints! This bag runs $180, so I'll probably get yelled at for expensive taste.

Becky012016 · April 2017

We had a backpack style (idk the brand but it was at target) and it was suuuuuper convenient. I liked having the stroller strap buckles to clip it to the stroller but DH preferred to just wear it when pushing the stroller. We tend to spend multiple hours out of the house on the weekends so with 2 in (cloth) diapers we'll be switching to a traditional backpack for more room. I have a north face one that's survived years of school so we're hoping it survives the 2 kids too.

wyomama0427 · April 2017

You are so excited.. I almost don't even have the heart to tell you that there was a thread called car seats and diaper bags already... but that's said so gently and with much love lol!

With that said, we just went with a backpack that I could toss in the washing machine. It's been through a few times already due to various things, poopy clothes, baby food explosions etc.

Sugargirl1019 · April 2017

@Becky012016 My concern is that my wet/dry bag wouldn't adequately fit in this particular backpack! It's a decent sized Luludew bag, canvas - like material. I'm in love. But perhaps diapers can take up all the space in there since everything else will have a place. Did you have any issues fitting your CD supplies in?

It's almost as large as my lap when it lays across me.

mrs_tacos · April 2017

I have a deep love for Kate Spade's diaper bags, but I think I'm going to end up with a back pack style, simply because it will be much more convenient since we'll be living in a walking city. I think I'll be wearing baby a lot, and it will be easier to carry baby and the diaper bag if it's a back pack. But I still want it to be cute! I'd like a grey, camel, or a black in a really nice, luxe fabric. Or leather.

And straps that will let it attatch to the stroller are a must. ( @Sugargirl1019 I will also probably get yelled at for expensive tastes. Thankfully DH is a master at finding whatever expensive thing I want at a good discount online.)

Sugargirl1019 · April 2017

@mrs_tacos I'd love to see what you find!! Jujube has this color called The Monarch, but jujube is not leather. It's a teflon material which makes it durable and machine washable, still feels luxe to me! It does have stroller attachment straps too thank goodness! (I think the clips are sold separately though)

Becky012016 · April 2017

@sugargirl1019 we have 4 AIO diapers packed on average and they don't take up much room when they're clean. Once they're soiled, they seem to magically take up a ton of room. For DS we didn't have a problem with space but there's just not enough room to double everything and still fit it all in our current bag.

mrs_tacos · April 2017

@Sugargirl1019 Ooo, I actually really like that bag! So far this is my favorite style I've found, though I don;t love the fabric. The search continues! (I hope that link works. It should just link to amazon.)

Sugargirl1019 · April 2017

@wyomama0427 Oops. It was mainly dominated by car seats haha.

@Becky012016 Thanks!

@mrs_tacos Oo check out this style of Jujube then.. The BRB style.

mrs_tacos · April 2017

@Sugargirl1019 I really like that! I need to check out more jujube!

Sugargirl1019 · April 2017

It's in store at Babies r Us and Buy Buy Baby so you can go touch and feel and play! @mrs_tacos And if you get sucked into their amazing designer website with all the accessories and patterns.... good luck.

Cats*in*space · April 2017

@Sugargirl1019 I've heard some negative things about the Petunia pickle bottom recently...I can't remember where. Shotty workmanship and definitely paying for the brand. But the patterns are adorable.

awildrose · April 2017

Machine washable--- number one priority in a diaper bag. I preferred a backpack style especially when DD#2 joined the family.

andimac-2 · April 2017

Okay y'all.. I know I haven't posted enough for anyone to know who I am and I'm not on here enough to keep up with everything but I'd still love to contribute when I can without it being weird! So here goes..

I know most of you are into more affordable, practical bags BUT you've got to at least look at Lily Jade bags if you haven't before. They are beautiful leather bags that have a removeable "baby bag" insert so you can use it for baby, or quickly pull that out and use the bag for your own night out. AND it has a messenger-length strap that can also be used to wear it as a backpack. They are $$$

but my husband bought mine for me as a surprise over two years ago when my oldest was little and that thing still looks perfect and I carry it every single day. I'll try posting a link but, hello, I clearly don't post enough to know how to do things like that so we'll see if it works!

https://www.lily-jade.com/designer-diaper-bags-p/rse-brdy-jde-gld.htm

ColoradoHiker · April 2017

I have two diaper bags. One is a Vera Bradley (link so you get the general idea, I'm not offended if you don't like the VB), for everyday use. The other is a book bag, but it's huge, and it's exclusively for when we travel for overnight/ weekend trips, or for extended day trips far away from home. It has enough room for food, drinks, clothing changes, diapers, wipes, etc.

When your LO is younger, having the regular diaper bag is really important, especially if you're not BFing/ don't want to BF in public. Our has enough room for a small, soft lunchbag to keep milk/ cooler insert, as well as diapers, etc. As DS has gotten older and eats meals a lot less often, I've been able to just stick a couple diapers and a pack of wipes in my purse.

zetega · April 2017

@Sugargirl1019 I LOVE that bag in the all-black version! DH would probably still complain about the gold zippers if he had to carry it, though...

Seems like a great compromise of backpack/messenger bag-- I hate hate backpacks but I know it's necessary to have that as an option especially if babywearing. hmmmmm.

I've also been looking at Le Sportsac bags, since I love how lightweight their bags are, but I can't seem to find one that can be used backpack-style.

mrsmarygs · April 2017

This is a little off topic, but I'm too lazy to go resurrect the other thread, but if you got a carrier, would you also get a stroller or vice versa? I feel like you would end up using one way more often than the other depending on which you preferred.

SuperKristy85 · April 2017

I am also in love with the JuJuBe BFF! I wish it was cheaper tho!

Becky012016 · April 2017

@mrsmarygs We got both and used them fairly equally. The carrier worked well for me around the house when DS needed to be held but I needed to get things done. DH loved the carrier for walks/hiking/workouts. The stroller was great for longer outings, shopping, zoo, naps when DS was a little older. Plus, the stroller can hold so much stuff in the basket!

Sugargirl1019 · April 2017

@AndiMac Thanks for that link! I love to see what's out there before I commit and put it on a registry! For the completion discount, because everyone will roll their eyes at the price of it. But sorrynotsorry baby will sleep in a shoe box as long as I have a quality stroller/carseat and diaper bag. ETA: that lily jade bag looks like something @mrs_tacos would be interested, and a great challenge for her husband $$$$

Souptin · April 2017

this is the one I have- Skip hop Duo. Its not love. I dont find I am able to organize very well with this and I its not very comfortable to cart around when you are baby wearing or chasing after a toddler. Everywhere I go at least a handful of other moms have the same bag which is more annoying than I thought it would be. I am looking into a backpack style this time.

HollyGolightly09 · April 2017

I love looking at baby bags, too! Like you, I'm drawn to the expensive ones...of course. Ideally, I want something I can wear as a backpack but that also has a long strap. I want it to be easy to wipe off, and I don't really love patterns.

jlf1019 · April 2017

I have the Vera Bradley convertible diaper bag in solid black. It has two short handles, a long messenger strap, and the ability to easily re-thread the strap to convert to backpack carry. I just got it back in August because I wanted something that could be converted to a backpack because I thought that'd be easier for long days out of the condo shopping, walking around, etc. It could use some improvements, but for the most part, I'm happy. It looks nice and has good storage. My husband doesn't think it's very comfortable to carry as a backpack, but I think it might partially be because he has much broader shoulders. So he prefers to carry it crossbody messenger style. Since we're getting ready to add baby #2, I may look at getting a cheaper backpack-only one, as I'm sure I'll prefer a backpack the majority of the time with a baby and a toddler.

andimac-2 · April 2017

Sugargirl1019 said:

@AndiMac Thanks for that link! I love to see what's out there before I commit and put it on a registry! For the completion discount, because everyone will roll their eyes at the price of it. But sorrynotsorry baby will sleep in a shoe box as long as I have a quality stroller/carseat and diaper bag. ETA: that lily jade bag looks like something @mrs_tacos would be interested, and a great challenge for her husband $$$$

Haha yes! Completion discounts are everything. And just so you know, you can totally add stuff to your registry all the way until the end.. when I used my coupon before my oldest DD was born, I was literally walking around BRU scanning things into my registry on my phone as I was throwing them in my cart to buy them!

And I am usually not one to splurge on expensive things (That bag is for sure the most expensive thing I own) but I had been eyeing them forever and when my husband surprised me with it I totally cried. Lame, yes. But it's so beautiful! And so practical!

awildrose · April 2017

@HollyGolightly09 Have you seen the Oh Joy diaper bag backpack at Target. It looks so cute! It was on my list if we had a girl this time. Plus it isn't outrageous expensive.

HollyGolightly09 · April 2017

awildrose said:

@HollyGolightly09 Have you seen the Oh Joy diaper bag backpack at Target. It looks so cute! It was on my list if we had a girl this time. Plus it isn't outrageous expensive.

I hadn't seen that one.. it is really cute! Thanks

mamagabby-2 · April 2017

Fawn Design diaper bags are sooo cute; I'm getting one for Mother's Day this year! Has backpack or messenger option and lots of room.

https://fawndesign.com/

andimac-2 · April 2017

gabby94 said:

Fawn Design diaper bags are sooo cute; I'm getting one for Mother's Day this year! Has backpack or messenger option and lots of room.

https://fawndesign.com/

Yes! I've seen those too--they really do look so cute! Let us know how you like it once you get it!

Sugargirl1019 · April 2017

gabby94 said:

Fawn Design diaper bags are sooo cute; I'm getting one for Mother's Day this year! Has backpack or messenger option and lots of room.

https://fawndesign.com/

Cute! This also looks like something @mrs_tacos would be into

LosAngelesMama · April 2017

I'm pretty sure I'm getting the Ju-Ju-Be BFF. I love that it can be worn as a backpack.
I fell in love with this one a couple of months ago.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020794/uploads/editor/bb/wn342jaj7jpi.jpg

Sugargirl1019 · April 2017

Yaaaaas @LosAngelesMama! I'm still leaning towards that one too!

jutondreau · April 2017

Etsy has some cute diaper bags that are backpack style too. With three I think this is the way we are leaning...

Carebella · April 2017

FYI... JuJuBee has a FaceBook BST trade group where I scored mine in really great used condition for SO much cheaper than new!

Sugargirl1019 · April 2017

Carebella said:

FYI... JuJuBee has a FaceBook BST trade group where I scored mine in really great used condition for SO much cheaper than new!

I love you

LosAngelesMama · April 2017

@Carebella Thank you for sharing!

awildrose · April 2017

I have a perfectly fine, simple, messenger style diaper bag I CAN use.... but I think if I do get a new bag I want this backpack one:

However, I am being 100% self-indulgent and getting this pumping bag:

I pumped for over a year while working full time and HATED lugging an ugly canvas bag along with my school bag and my lunch box and whatever else I was carting to school that day. This will be my work bag/breast pump bag. Extra plus, the pump pockets fold away after you're done pumping and it just is a gorgeous large work bag.

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