No matter how hard I try to stay organized, my diaper bag always ends up a disaster in which I cannot find anything that I need when I need it. I have gone through 5 different diaper bags in 2 years. They are either too small and do not fit all my required items for Doodlebug (diapers, change of clothes, sippy cup or bottle, snacks, books or a travel toy, etc.), or they are too flimsy (and don't hold a shape) or too heavy to begin with (try carrying a 20 lb bag and a 30 lb toddler when you're 6 months pregnant!)
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| The jumbled mess that is my current diaper bag. |
I gave up on this quest as Doodlebug got older, thinking that I would be relying on a diaper bag less and less. Now that little one is on her way, I'm on the hunt again for a diaper bag that will work for our needs. I will need it to work for BOTH kiddos.
My main requirements are:
Roominess - the bag should be big enough to carry all our needed items, while still providing enough space to find things inside.
Lightweight - Nothing is worse than a diaper bag that weighs you down and adds burden. If it's already heavy when empty, it's out of the running.
Light-colored Inside - My first diaper bag was a black messenger bag that was also black inside. I couldn't ever find anything inside! A light color or pattern inside is a must to avoid the black hole of baby items.
Stylish - I'm not a slave to fashion, but I would prefer a diaper bag that is cute and appeals to my style, not frumpy!
I've narrowed down the options to these two cute tote bags:
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| Balboa Bags |
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| Ju Ju Be |
But I'm still undecided. Have you tried either of these? Have they worked for you?
