Being Pregnant
An Ode to My Diaper Bag (Why I Want Another Just Like It)
Hello, old friend.
For 2.5 years, my diaper bag has been my constant companion. I feel naked when I leave home without it. We’ve been through some good and bad times together, and it’s been there when no other carry-all would do.
Speaking from experience and a fair amount of pre-baby skepticism, here’s my two cents on what design features you gotta have in a diaper bag.
Though mine is still in good shape (but probably needs a trip to the dry cleaners), I think 1,000 days of constant use might warrant a new purchase for baby numero dos. Messenger bags and stylish totes can be really tempting if you’ve got a wanna-make-it-work attitude, but I’ve learned that at least a few diaper bag-specific design features are musts! A good bag is worth the investment and will make your new, crazy, wonderful, life easier. And sometimes that’s all you care about.
There’s only a couple things I would change about my current bag: I wish this one had a zip-closure so toys and treats can’t be swiped when I’m not looking. Also, it would be nice to clean the outside myself but with fabric this sturdy that would be a lot to ask for. The inside lining is easy to wipe clean, however, which is nice.
Here are eight reasons I want another bag almost exactly like my current one:
What are you looking for in a diaper bag or love about yours? What are your must-have features? Did you find a non-diaper tote that worked for you?
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3 Comments
Sabrina commented on Aug 10 11 at 1:34 pmWhat designer is this bag? I love it.
alismith commented on Aug 10 11 at 2:08 pmObviously I do too, Sabrina! It’s a Kate Spade bag, purchased at an outlet for about $150.
Paulina commented on Aug 11 11 at 10:09 amThis bag looks fabulous. I’m a mom-to-be and find this post to be very helpful. Things like a stroller strap would never have occured to me as something to look for. Thanks!
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