I found when DS1 was born i needed a bigger nappy bag to fit everything in- cause of all the just in case situations. The bag i got actually had a small bag attached on the front which could be unzipped off and used separately. When DS1 was about 17months i decided to switch from disposable nappies to MCN's- so still needed the large bag for longer trips - i would just use the small one for quick trips out.
Then when DS2 arrived i found i needed an even bigger bag- especially as i had 2 in MCN's. But then a few months later i went back to previous larger bag (ended up getting a new one about now) as not as many nappy's were required for DS2 and DS1 had begun toilet training.
Now my boys are 17 months and 3 years old i usually just take the smaller bag out- which i have 1 nappy, spare undies & pants for DS1 and the usual essentials like tissues and wipes. I then give DS1 his favourite little backpack which i put 2 small waters and snacks in and keep a spare nappy's and clothes in the car (unless its a bigger trip out and i haven't got easy access to the car easily- then i take my larger bag).
All my nappy bags have been backpacks and plain black ones. My original was my most expensive one- it was about $90 from a baby store - i can't remember the brand though. The larger fell apart pretty quickly (eg straps and clips broke and started to fray) but the smaller one is my one still going strong. All my other bags have been bought for under $30 on ebay- they have been my longer lasting ones. I think my most recent one is a Swallow (its in DH's car so can't check, sorry).
So i would suggest if you like the small/medium handbag style ones maybe get one for yourself that you can use for short trips and get a general larger one- thats not too 'girly' for longer trips and for DH and/or other babysitters to use.
You definitely dont need to pack the kitchen sink every time you go out. I have a mid size bag (peg perego borsa cos it had to match my pram lol) and it only ever gets half packed when we go out. Actually, i also have a GR8X bottle pack bag and sometimes i only take that out with me on short trips, i pack 2 bottles in the front and in the back pocket i put 2 nappies, nappy sacks, wipes travel pack, cream, 1 outfit, a bib and a dummy, and it has a shoulder strap, and that works well for short trips. If we go out for longer, i pack all that plus extra bottles and a blanket and another change of clothes and my wallet and phone. I have a Mr spewy too.
Get the bag you love, im sure it will be big enough
I always have a separate nappy bag to handbag.
I have had the same nappy bag since DS1, so that's coming up to 8yrs now and it is still going strong.
It's one of the GR8X ones. It's great as it folds out and you lie baby on it while changing them..a God send in baby change places that are not the cleanest
I can carry around 5-6nappies, wipes, creams, a change of clothes, nappy saks and wraps. Mine also came with a bottle keeper attachment as well.
A GF is looking at them at the moment and the styles are amazing now....lot's of pretty colours. If you google GR8X nappy bags you will get alot of sites that sell them.
They are practical.
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