January 2021 Moms
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Product Spotlight: Diaper Bags
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This is a place for FTMs to ask questions about, S+TMs to share their prior experience with, and everyone to share what they're eyeing in the world of maternity, baby and postpartum products. Each week we'll spotlight a new category of product to help streamline and make it easier to refer back. This week we're discussing diaper bags!
Please use the prompts below to try to share as much relevant info as you can in a format that is easy for those reading to navigate and respond to.
For S+TMs:
- Individual (e.g., lifestyle) factors that might influence your choice:
- Favorite diaper bag:
- Link/picture:
- Cost (either actual dollar amount, or just $, $$, $$$, etc.):
- What you like and don't like about it:
- Is there a diaper bag you don't have but are considering? Why?:
- Is there a diaper bag you've tried that you absolutely hate? Why?:
- Additional thoughts on diaper bags?:
For FTMs:
- Diaper bag you're interested in:
- Link/picture:
- Cost (either actual dollar amount, or just $, $$, $$$, etc.):
- Any questions for S+TMs?:
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Re: Product Spotlight: Diaper Bags
It has SO much space. Insulated pockets for bottles. Tons and tons of pockets. It also has stroller clips built in. We love this bag. Its not fancy but it has significantly more space than any bag I’ve ever used. Changing pad is included.
Diaper Bag Backpack, iniuniu Large Unisex Baby Bags Multifunction Travel Backpack for Mom and Dad with Changing Pad and Stroller Straps, Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H794T54/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fab_XgFEFbK2ZM4WE
If you find a bag you one that doesn't have great organization, you can do that yourself with packing cubes or zipper pouches. There are endless options!!! I like the visibility of tote bag style and appreciate the hands free of a backpack. DH prefers a backpack.
Another thing to consider is having a larger bag for day trips, and a smaller pouch to pull out for running into a store (which has a diaper, small pack of wipes, and maybe a new outfit) you can always restock when you get to the car and don't have to carry everything with you at all times.
I also personally prefer separate bags for separate occasions. I have a bag perfectly organized for myself how I like it, and everytime I sent that to Grandma's house for the day it came back a jumbled mess. So now grandma's house has its own tote bag 🤷🏻♀️ we also have septate daycare totes that take a bit more abuse
@jumpy57 I like the packing cubes/pouches idea!
I must admit, I was of the opinion a diaper bag wasn't necessary, but I've been following this thread and then promptly looked into all the best diaper bag lists. I'm still not completely sold. I honestly haven't found a diaper backpack that meets my needs (mostly, must have a useable outside pocket for water bottle and NOT be ginormous (I must be the only mom wanting a smaller diaper backpack). I'm thinking I'll end up getting a non-diaper backpack that meets my needs and then just get an organizer and changing pad to turn it into a diaper bag. @jumpy57 I'm taking your philosophy that any bag can turn into a diaper bag. Unless one of you can sell me on something. I'm really appreciating these recs!
But I've also seen this one highly reviewed in some mom groups that I'm in. DH definitely likes the function of this bag. I know I want a backpack to free my hands but I'm not sure which way we'll go just yet!