Nappy Bag/Baby Bag suggestions

[~ Mylitta ~]

I've noticed that there are a bazillion different types of bags out there and I get a little overwhelmed in the baby stores when looking at them. I'm looking for a bag that can carry all the baby's stuff in it when we go out of the house for any reason (shopping, visiting friends, park etc...). That's what they call a "nappy bag" yeah?

Anyway, just wondering if anyone had any advice on brands or what I should be looking for when I buy a bag? My hope is that you will all come in and tell me the exact bag to buy If only it was that easy yeah? hehe.

[TreeTops]

I decided to get a Crumpler bag, which isn't sold as a 'nappy bag'. Crumpler are an Aussie brand who make super tough bags in funky designs. DH has had one for over a year, and it's just fantastic. (nope, I don't work for them, I just love them!).

I got the 'Dreadful Embarrassment' (they all have unusual style names), it was $150, and looks like it will do the job very well - it's got lots of compartments, and a long strap to hang it over the pram handle.

[feeb]

I had a cheap target one but ended up also buying a Oi Oi and love it. You can look online at there range

[Pandora]

for ds I had a GR8X bag, but it fell apart after less than a year of use and really didnt have the compartments I was wanting.
This time around I have got an isoki hobo bag. Its more exxy but a lot more sturdy, metal zips, feet etc.

[briggsy's girl]

I have got an isoki hobo bag. Its more exxy but a lot more sturdy, metal zips, feet etc.

yeah i got that one too - Rayray convinced me it was good (and having received it, i love it)

now we just have to make sure we're never ever seen together again unless one of us is smart enough to reverse the colors (they're reversible!)

[myson]

i have got a back pack that i plan to use. its on the smallish side as far as back packs go, but not too small. has compartments on the front and sides and strap (for phone) and divided section inside. hoping it will be ok, time will tell.

[alioops]

If you plan on using cloth nappies you will need a big bag. Many nappy bags available now are perfect for disposables but dont really have enough for a day worth of cloth nappies plus clothing changes plus bottles if you need them, plus a spare top for you, plus a chuck rag.

[earth_99]

I'm planning on getting a Ju Ju Be! (check Google). They sound so great and I've read good reviews.

[Kazmar]

I breast fed, so only needed nappies and dummies. Annabelle never spewed so never needed spew rags. But I took them just incase and a spar change of clothes. For those blow out poo's! So I never had a nappy bag. I just bought relly nice big handbags and it had both Annabelle's and my stuff in it Im a fashion girlie so this suited me

[ll80]

I've got a Ju Ju Be, exxy! but so worth it, great quality!

[childondaway]

Im getting an Oi Oi Hobo its about $260 but definitely worth it.

[Nelle]

I've heard great stuff about the Ju Ju Be bags, but haven't seen on in real life yet!

I started out with an OiOi CarryAll, which I really loved, but the zip broke (the zips are plastic).

Now I have an Isoki Baby Bag, and I really love it. It's heavy if the base is attached (tough base), but if you zip the base off (if you had the carry the bag for awhile or something), then it's fine. We use cloth nappies, and plenty of room in there. Enough compartments that we don't have clutter everywhere.

All the best finding a bag! My advice would be to see these bags in real life if you can.

[tina_k]

hi Krystie: how you going hon?
hope all is well
i bought a vanchi baby bag. it just looks like a regular leather handbag, but comes with lots of compartments, a matching change mat, dummy holder, and bottle holder. it looks beautiful! i havent had a chance to use it yet, bubs isnt due for another 3 1/2 weeks, but im hoping it wont dissappoint!!!

[AliBaby]

I bvought an Oi Oi bag. It was $140 but I loved it as the shoulder strap is so comfy and doesnt dig into my shoulder, it has room for what I need it to have in it, had a great design, not to many compartments (I wasnted to avoid to many compartments as I never use them anyway not even in my own handbag) and it wasn't heavy before anything was in it. I picked up a lot of different bags and some were so heavy and bulky without anything in them!!!

[M22]

i have a jooki talissa bag i love fashion and was determined not to look like a total teddy bear mummy. it so good i and have all the matching accccesories. i't the only bag i used for teh last 18 months and wil continure to do so!!

[queenbee]

KAPOOCHI...picked it up from BIGW for $119 about a year ago. Just been excellent and we love it for DD

[~ Mylitta ~]

Thanks girls! You're input has been fantastic! Now I know what I need to look for and what to avoid (like plastic zippers). Plus I now realise that I probably don't need the biggest and fanciest bag because I'm hoping to breastfeed and we'll be using disposable nappies. I've been looking at the websites for some of the brands you've all mentioned and there are some really cute bags out there! I might have to go have a browse at the range at the baby store around the corner this week end.

Thanks again!!!