Do I need a nappy bag?

[Curly]

I personally would say yes. It's a life saver. I would hate to have to rummage for the things I find so easily in mine. I love that there is a different compartment for everything, and the olde DS gets the more I use the insulated section for taking food/drinks on days out with us.

I would go bonkers without mine!

:yeahthat:

And what Bath said about the straps fitting over the pram handle. I so did not want a nappy bag and I can't wait for the day when I'm rid of it but yes the compartments do make life so much easier and I use the insulated pockets far more than I thought I would, especially when the kids are a little older for keeping drinks and snacks cold.

[{sarah}]

If my brain was working properly I could tell you of this awesome thing I bought. It's like a little pouch that has heaps of compartments & it's designed to sit in any large handbag to convert it to a nappy bag. It's really cool, comes with a change mat & all you have to do is pull it out of one bag & move it to another & you're ready to go. I cut the tag off mine so I can't get the brand off that, but as soon as I figure it out with the help of Mr Google I'll let you know

Also a good thing to get even if you get a nappy bag is a little dummy holder. Coles has one that holds two dummies & you can click it onto the strap of your bag, sooo much easier than searching for a dummy & finding it's all dirty when you have an upset baby


ETA:
I found it! Google "PouchMISS"

[fourthontheway]

when they're little it's a good idea to take a change of clothes, but by the time they're a bit older you don't need to worry about it. All I take out with me is a change mat, 2 nappies, and wipes Baby bags are just something else we've ome to believe we need, a small back pack is more convenient and cheaper too

[~Kim~]

...I own one but we never even use it....

I have a little backpack that I chuck in the car. Whatever works for you really.

IMO it's just like wedding. Yuo tell a reception place you're having a party and there's a price...but if you use the word wedding it's about 3 times the same price.

Bags are the same....just cos they're for babies they're exorbidantly priced.

[widdly]

I thought nappy bags were just a way to squeeze even more money out of expectant parents, so I went to Strandbags and bought a backpack. I used the backpack for a few months til my Aunty gave me here nappy bag to use, the nappy bag was much easier to use with all its compartments designed for baby stuff. The nappy bag was just a $20 one from Kmat and it was the best!

[FabFiona]

I have a crumpler bag and I love it.

[Rainbow_Mumma]

I just have a large bag from essential additions I LOVE it, its a regular handbag but large its not designed as a nappy bag but has space on the sides like nappy bags do that i put bottles in and different compartments I actually find it easier to use than a nappy bag and I can still keep using it when the kids dont require a nappy bag

[Daffodil Mumma]

I thought nappy bags were just a way to squeeze even more money out of expectant parents,

In hindsight I totally agree!! I bought a "nappy bag" while pregnant thinking I just HAD to have one and it really annoys me...Im now tossing up whether to buy another bag (crumpler type thing) or go for a boys backpack DS can use on playdates.
The bag I got was just a cheap bigw type one but now that we are in toddler size nappies...they dont fit in the "nappy" pockets". Only one bottle will fit in the insulated bit. Also most brands of dummy wont fit in the "dummy" pouch.
So when we go to playdates that go over lunch and dinner....I take the nappy bag, an enviro-bag for toys n bulkier stuff, and an insulated lunch bag for all DS's food n bottles!
Now that Ive found this thread I will be keeping an eye out for ideas on a more "toddler-friendly" bag