Does Size Matter - Nappy Bag?

[~Hestia~]

I haven't had any experience with nappy bags as I am expecting my first. But I had a look at this nappy bag after reading your post & I think it's awesome. The website says its 34x38x16cms, you wouldn't want it much bigger.
I'm going to buy one so thanks!!

[childondaway]

You are very welcome CheezelMonster!

Mine is the Diamond Quilt Oi Oi Hobo from Baby Bunting i case you are interested!

Happy shopping

[Tinks]

I prefer a smaller one. I find too much gets "lost" in the bigger ones. As long as it's big enough to fit the essentials in it will be fine.

[Pandora]

It depends what you are putting in i, esp when it comes to cloth or disposable nappies.
But oioi bags tend to run on the large side anyway. What is your DH planning to take in the nappy bag that it needs to be so big?

[Bathsheba]

I found that it was best to have at least 2 sizes of nappy bag. One for standard day-to-day outings and one for special/extended outings. I also never used to carry a handbag when i carried a nappy bag... so it had to fit all my things as well.

It wasn't until I had been through several brands and up to my 3rd child that I had the ideal arrangement. Two Kapoochie bags... the satchel and the small back pack. I alternated between both. I also choose a nappy bag based on function over and above "form" (fashion). It has to:

1. Fit on my pram (as I don't drive).
2. Be highly durable as it gets rougher treatment that your average bag.
3. Be water resistant.
4. Have enough compartments eg for my mobile phone and wallet so that I don't have to rummage.

Don't feel bad about buying a bigger one for weekend/overnight trips if that's what you need.

[childondaway]

I normally keep a beach bag in my car with a change of clothes for myself so I don't see why I would stop doing that. I might need 2 changes with a baby! I guess I could put a few extra nappies in there if needed as I am going to be using cloth.

Its just that I fell in love with the bag when I first looked on the website.. There are so many pretty nappy bags to choose from its hard to make a decision.

[DoubleK]

i used to use one of the Supre enviro type bags
a couple of nappies, change of clothes and a book or two and a drink bottle (for when she was older)

i plan to do the same again, but this time i might upgrade to a Cotton On enviro bag - i have heaps! and they are slightly bigger than the supre ones!

[briggsy's girl]

i think it really depends on what you are planning on using your nappy bag for - if you're formula feeding, you need to take more than if you're breast feeding. if you're using cloth nappies they take up more room than disposables. if you're going to be out for short amounts of time, you need a lot less than if you're out all day.

for me, i've gotten a bigger nappy bag as, living out here, i know that my days out will be long. i'm using cloth nappies and reusable cloth wipes, and hoping to breast feed, so i have a fair idea of what i'll need to take with me. having said that, almost everywhere i go will require me to go in the car, so i'll have spare stuff in the car anyway - i always have too much - but better to have too much than not enough (IMO)

i think you learn to pack within the limits of the space you have - and if you're going for a big day, you take more in the car (well, that's what everyone i've ever been out with has done!)