S.K. asks from Minneapolis, MN on May 28, 2007
Where Can I Find an Affordable, Stylish Diaper Bag?
I am 24 weeks pregnant and looking for a diaper bag. All of the diaper bags in the baby stores either are plastic-covered or look like a man's laptop bag-both very unattractive. I like the look of a Kate Spade or Coach bag, but have been told they will be ruined as soon as something spills inside. Ideas on where to find something practical and useful?
So What Happened?™
I found a cute diaper bag at USA Baby. It's big enough to hold the essentials, but not so big that I could fit baby's entire wardrobe in it. And it was only $25! I also got a small one from Target. I found cute ones at Pottery Barn Kids, but at $89, I would wait until they go on sale.
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A.K. answers from Minneapolis on June 03, 2007
I have a Coach diaper bag and I love it. The inside is such that it's easy to wipe up if you spill anything. Plus, it's timeless so it's worth the money. Also, Coach has great lifetime warranties so again, worth the extra money. I got mine as a gift but it was from a
Coach outlet, maybe there's one around here which would make it more affordable.
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J. answers from Minneapolis on May 30, 2007
Go with what you like. It doesn't have to be a diaper bag to be useful. It just has to be spacious enough to get everything in like diapers, wipes, a spitty cloth, bib, change of clothes, bottles, etc. I bought a large, expensive designer bag for my diaper bag. It's leather and unlined and has been great. What's more, I'll be able to use it after my babies are out of diapers. If you select a bag which isn't a diaper bag, but will have the space you'll need, I suggest buying a changing pad to use with it. I was given a very cool one by Pagoda which was purchased at Pacifier in NE. Good luck with your decision.
T. answers from Minneapolis on May 28, 2007
I ordered mine from a company (well person really) called Construction for All. It is a wonderful bag, I also added the changind pad, zip bag, and got a matching tote for my daughter. The bags and changing pad are machine washable (in cold, hang dry or low heat). The are very well constructed and durable. I also like that you can remove the strap and it will attach to a stroller. The hardest part is choosing the fabric that you like, she sources from some of the hippest fabric design producers. I got mine with the magnetic snap closure, for easy one-handed access. My previous diaper bag was a Petunia Picklebottom, it made it through the first two kids. But, I like this one much better and it is about half the cost.
J.B. answers from Minneapolis on May 29, 2007
I really like the diaper bag that I just got. It's called the diaper dude. I bought it new off of e-bay because it was cheaper. I think it was about $60. It is a bag that could easily be used after diapers too.
C.M. answers from Minneapolis on May 30, 2007
Target's diaper bags are great, but don't count out regular bags that you can use as diaper bags. I just got a great one at Kohl's. I love it because it has two big compartments, one for my stuff and one for the baby's. And it's fabric, so I could throw it in the wash. It probably cost me $15.
R.K. answers from Minneapolis on May 29, 2007
I got mine at Target, and it's actually really cute! It's chocolate brown and looks like suede with faux-leather handles. I hated all diaper bags, but this one is actually cute and functional.
C.M. answers from Minneapolis on May 28, 2007
There are places that sell inserts with diaper holders, changing pad, and wipes, and bottle holders and you can throw it into any bag you want. I was able to use any big bag and was ready to go. My friend used that and her Coach bag, and just made sure she kept plastic bags in there. Also there are stores like Uber Baby, Pacifier abd Bebe Babble that have awesome bags...I was not a big fan of diaper bags but the options are so much better!
Good luck,
C.
A.K. answers from Minneapolis on June 03, 2007
I have a Coach diaper bag and I love it. The inside is such that it's easy to wipe up if you spill anything. Plus, it's timeless so it's worth the money. Also, Coach has great lifetime warranties so again, worth the extra money. I got mine as a gift but it was from a
Coach outlet, maybe there's one around here which would make it more affordable.
K.O. answers from Minneapolis on May 28, 2007
I saw some really cute ones at Walmart and Target, they have the Asian fabric and are pretty cute. Give them a try...
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