Do I need a nappy bag?

[~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

[Nelle]

I love my nappy bag. But you can definitely do with any bag, as long as you're organised. That could be buying a few small zippered pouch bags to organise things in (like nappy stuff in one, baby food in another, dummies in another), or even clear bags like zip locks would allow you to see what you're after.

It can be done, the great thing about nappy bags is that the compartments are already there, but you could definitely work around that. The only thing it wouldn't have would be a nice deep pocket to put a bottle/water bottle but I'm sure you could think of something.

[didispunk]

I hate my nappy bag but getting a new one. .I love that everything for baby is in there and i have a purse my phone etc.. PM me i will give you some cute ones!

[AnyDream]

I've never had a nappy bag. With DD1 I had a backpack which worked well as I walked a lot and often shoved shopping etc in there as well.

With DD2, I had a $15 satchel from a bag shop, it's got three main compartments plus some smaller ones and it's just the right size to fit the necessities, including snacks & drinks & hats, etc. The strap is extendable and fits right over both of our pram handles.

[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