Nappy bags - is more expensive better?

[*TripleJ*]

i use a reusable shopping bag one i got from cotton on kids lol i paid $2 for it fir the money to go to charity its still going strong at 10 months lol im thinking of getting a bigger bag to fit #2s stuff in or maybe just get another bag so they can each have their own bag lol

[mzcatieboo]

We spent a little bit more then we usually would this time for a decent Nappy Bag, i went through 4 nappy bags with DS by the time he was 2. This time i was recommended a few brands that have lasted acouple of friends AGES so i decided to go with the Ju Ju Be BeAll hopefully it lasts

[Cassius2]

we bought an OiOi bag and it worked a treat! it is in great nic and fits heaps of stuff (especially in the newborn days of needing a few changes of clothes for the JIC vomit moments).

all i recommend really is getting a nice looking bag that you are happy to stroll around with, as you will be using it in whatever shape or form for years to come.

i recently went to the stocktake sales at myer and also picked up a massive kenneth cole leather bag for $100 and am stoked as i can not only use this as a handbag but also with my nappy organiser for when this new bub arrives. that way i have choice between the OiOi lol!

HTH!

[~Kim~]

Well I've had a couple.
I had an Allerhand messenger bag that was about average price and it lasted a couple of years - but it did get travelled with all over the country and has been overseas. It got used to death but the lining has come away from the inside and it's hard to clean.

I got an Oioi bag with DS and while it is beautifully crafted and will certainly last a while, I have to say it doesn't get used much.
I hate the compartments as like one of the PPs said it all gets jumbled anyway, and just irritates me.
I only take it when we travel (so a fair bit) or out the whole day (rare).

Usually I'm just a fan of a canvas tote, which cost pittance.
I don't do the handbag thang often so maybe that's why I'm none to keen to tote a huge bag around.

So that doesn't really help you does it. I mean i think 'nappy bags' are a great idea in theory, but it's a highly overrated concept for me and I won't be spending big $$$ on another one.

[JLeigh29]

Thank you ladies for all your opinions and advice. Part of me just wants to grab an old shopping bag but part of me wants a trendy bag! DH wants to have a look this weekend (yes, he thinks it's as much his decision as mine!) so it looks like the search continues...

[Hahamama]

I'm having the same dilemma, JLeigh! I have included on my list of possible baby shower gifts, told my best friend (who is organising) that if a few people want to go in together, I would love to have one of the nicer (read: more expensive) baby bags. Hopefully that will solve my indecision/guilt over spending lots of $$ on a chic bag!

Oh Trillian, I just looked at the OiOi website, they are all so beautiful! Talk about a lust item! I won't hold my breath at getting one of those, none of my friends have had kids yet so I doubt they would have heard of the brand! Sigh...

[sloane]

i splurged & bought an oioi bag. but i do have a handbag obsession & a nappy bag still comes under the handbag heading for me!

i've found it great so far - really well made & also easy to clean. i find that i do use the internal pockets but haven't ever really used the change mat or bottle insulator (still BFing). i wanted a bag that could stand being used on a day-to-day basis (i really only ever use a handbag at the moment if i'm going somewhere without DS & it isn't that often!), fit over the pram handle as well as under the pram & also looked semi-like a handbag! it has so far fit everything i need in it for a day out.

one thing you may also consider is whether it's a bag your DP is happy to carry. sounds a bit weird but DP's bro wanted a black backpack so that he felt okay carrying it around when he has their DS out & about by himself.

[turtleschell]

Any bag will do!! Anything big enough to hold your purse, water bottle, a few nappies, bunny rug, (bottles if FF)
I stressed and stresseed over which bag to buy, and then I got given a normal handbag, not even very big, and it's got plenty of space even with everything in it! I'm pretty sure the bag cost $15, and when it breaks, I'll just buy another $15 bag.

[ElleJay]

i use a reusable shopping bag one i got from cotton on kids lol i paid $2 for it fir the money to go to charity its still going strong at 10 months lol im thinking of getting a bigger bag to fit #2s stuff in or maybe just get another bag so they can each have their own bag lol

I'm exactly the same. I bought a Mr. Men reuseable bag and 7 months on, still going strong