I started out with the Little Tripper, which is great. It’s still what I use most of the time. For long days out and about I did finally get the big Lands End bag. Part of that is that we use cloth diapers most of the time, and they are bulkier to carry around, and also now I need to carry some toys with me, and it has more room for those. One extra thing I like about the big Lands End bag is that it has a smaller bag (without a handle) that comes out of it that I use for hikes, because it tucks into our normal backpack nicely. I have to use the smaller changing pad from the little tripper with it, though; the one from the Do Everything doesn’t fit.

I did think about getting a Kecci diaper bag, which has some patterns similar to the Petunia Picklebottom ones, but a much more reasonable price tag.

I have the Fleurville Mothership and I love it for my two babies. I love having the outside pockets and it comes with a changing pad, wipes case and a zippered bag for dirty clothes or whatever. The outside is covered in clear vinyl so it’s easy to wipe clean and it’s got little metal feet on the bottom that keep it standing up straight and keep the bottom from getting scuffed up.

It’s a big bag, though, and if you’re not used to carrying a diaper bag it might be more than you need. Fleurville does make lots of other bags, however.

I must admit that I probably would not have bought this bag for myself though (it was a shower present). I couldn’t bring myself to fork over $150 for a diaper bag. And if I would have broken down and gotten it for myself, I would have gotten it in the “pink stripe” pattern instead of the “pink and chocolate”. But beggars can’t be choosers, right?

ooooooh I like the parent survival bag and the little tripper!

I had a really weird diaper bag, it was like a big cube, really hard to carry but I liked the colors.

skip hop’s are insanely popular in nyc. they are strapped to the back of every maclaren stroller so they must work.

I have been using a Sally Spicer bag for the last year and it has been awesome. The only problem I ever have is that sometimes when it’s on my shoulder and I lean over, my keys fall out of the pocket. But otherwise, it is roomy and cute and comes in loads of different colors. Three different baby styles, too.

http://sallyspicerbags.com/

They also sell closeout/past season bags on Zappos.

We used the day tripper from Land’s End with Baby #1, but now with 2 boys, I found it to be too small. So now we use a backpack, but I hate it - for the reason mentioned above - the stuff falls to the bottom and is in a constant state of mess. But the hubs likes it.

I love bags and most of these options look great! I have a couple of sally spicer tote bags and they look fantastic…or they did until my cat decided she liked to eat the edges of them and now they are frayed. Stupid cat.

I have 2 of these bags from REI (in a different green than appears on the website and in a brick red) and love them:

http://www.rei.com/product/706285?vcat=REI_SSHP_TRAVEL_TOC

I think they are similar to the Land’s End Little Tripper and I just throw in a diaper pad from one of my other diaper bags. There’s a drink pocket on either side for sippy cup/bottle and plenty of room in front for pen, wallet, iPhone, etc.

Another great option is the Skip Hop changing wallet. You can throw this into any other regular bag and go. Target sells them now (as well as larger Skip Hop bags). Here’s the camo version:

http://www.target.com/Spark-Skip-Hop-Changing-Wallet/dp/B000QCL4AM/sr=1-5/qid=1192807299/ref=sr_1_5/601-6655217-6456906?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Askip%20hop&page=1

I love the look of the Queen Bee bags (I have one I use for a briefcase sometimes) but they have 2 issues that to me wouldn’t make them great diaper bags (at least the version I have). One is that there aren’t any interior pockets for all the bits and pieces I carry around - it’s just a black hole of bag for things to get lost in. The other is that they are very floppy and unstructured - I prefer a diaper bag to have a little structure so it will stay upright when I put it on the floor.

I have 2 boys who are a little farther apart than Riley and secondpus will be (19 months) and I agree w/the poster above who said that with 2 boys you need more space. All of a sudden it’s the newborn diapers plus toddler diapers, spit-up cloths plus toddler bibs, extra wipes for newborn blowouts, change of clothes for the baby (see: blowouts; see also: spitting up), bottles & formula (since I think that’s what you use, right?), snacks for toddler, better thrown in something to carry the baby in, hats because it’s winter, and DAMN, where did all of this stuff come from???

Now that my 2nd is almost 1 we’re finally starting to be able to cut back on the diaper bag again. I had forgotten how much stuff a little baby needs, even if you’re a minimalist.

I stopped using a diaper bag before my second child was born and just shoved toddler required stuff into a big Fossil bag. But, in preperation for the new baby, I decided I needed a new bag. I wanted something that could be used as a regular bag but had baby appropriate features. So, I chose a Kate Spade diaper bag: http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2844558/0~2376779~2374605~2378506~6005585~6005586?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6005586&P=1

It also fed my designer bag addiction.

I actually have three different Land’s End diaper bags. I’ve used the Little Tripper nearly every day since M was born — it’s not too big, but it can fit just about everything we need. And now that I no longer carry the changing pad, the outside back pocket is perfect for keeping a stash of books to bribe M into silence. I do find, however, that it’s tall and narrow stance means that stuff tends to collect in the bottom of the bag. I have to clean it our regularly, lest I accidentally reach down in there are pull out a bag of petrified crackers that have been in there since right after M started eating solids.

We got the “big” Land’s End bag for days when we were planning on being out all day or would be traveling. It’s ok, I guess. I find it way too large for everyday use. It made a great carry-on bag when we were flying, until I found myself trying to tote it while sprinting through the airport to catch a connecting flight. That ended badly — it’s simply not easy enough to carry. If I had it to do over again, I would not have bought this bag. It’s now being used as a pool/gym bag, where its wide mouth is quite handy.

Faced with another airplane trip, I bought the LE backpack. It’s absolutely perfect for travel — it’s separated into four compartments, so there’s a minimum of scrabbling around looking for things. For a plane ride, you can keep diaper supplies/extra clothes in one pocket, toys in another, snacks in another, and your personal items in the smallest. It’s very easy to get to exactly what you need without disturbing anything else. The straps are well-padded and the whole thing is easy to carry. It’s still too big for day-to-day use, but I can see using for years as my go-to carry on.

When my son was a baby, 16 years ago (ACK!), there were very few cute options for diaper bags like you show above. Mostly ginormous plastic bags with ducks on them. We did have an Eagle Creek diaper bag backpack that had a zip-down, fold out changing pad that was awesome. The best thing about it was my husband never felt like a dork carrying it and when wrangling a child, the backpack option was superb.

Sorry to double comment. As a not very fashion minded person who hates to buy anything (even shoes) for more than $30, I want to add that the Land’s End bags hold up really well and are super cheap, relatively speaking. Our big diaper bag from them was less than $40, even with shipping and tax.

I lusted after the simple SkipHop bags, but didn’t want to pay $60 for a diaper bag (would rather buy shoes, actually). Then I spotted the SkipHop bag at Target for about $30 (either 25 or 35 - can’t exactly remember). It’s the best thing EVER. It has a shallow middle zip pocket where I can stash my wallet, cellphone and BB, so I’m not searching at the bottom of a black hole while my daughter tries to squirm out of my arms. Also has side pockets so I’m not constantly losing my keys. Can’t say enough good stuff about it - tempted to use it even when I’m going to work.

So, I’m on this eternal quest for the perfect “going places with baby/toddler” bag. I don’t need it to be specifically designed as a diaper bag, but it needs to have: (1) an easily-accessed front pocket for cell phone, wallet, and keys; (2) slots for water bottles on the outside; (3) a main compartment with enough room for a ziplock-bag kit of diaper changing supplies, another ziploc of snacks, a change of clothes, a couple of small toys/distractions, and (4) a way of safely stashing my digital SLR camera. It’s that last thing I can’t seem to figure out.

Those are really cute bags, but almost all are way more than I’m willing to spend …

Snce I don’t care about fashionable bags, I let my hubby pick out the travel one, so we at least get one he’s willing to carry. We love the Baby Bandolier! It looks small, but has so many pockets, plus changing pad & a cell phone pocket. And it’s relatively cheap - around $30. http://www.duds4dads.com/start.htm

This time around I got a Fleurville sling tote in boring blue and I just love it. There is plenty of room and it isn’t so big that later on I won’t want to carry. I threw the stupid bottle insulator out though since I have a separate bag to carry breast milk bags.

We have a backpack-style Short Haul Sherpa from Baby Sherpa and we love it: many different compartments, some of them insulated, stretchy pockets for a bunch of stuff like bottles and facecloths, and a clip that you can throw an extra jacket into if you have to. We also love that we can have our hands free and my husband can carry it without looking like he’s carrying a purse.

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