Wanted - Nappy Bag that is practical but doesnt "look" like a Nappy Bag!!
Hi everyone,
I have been thinking about Nappy Bags and wonder if anyone can suggest some for me to check out. I am looking for a Bag that is not OTT in price but I would like something that is practical and looks good at the same time. I am keen on something that looks like an oversized Handbag rather than a sports back pack.
Ditto, I've been looking for ages, haven't found anything yet.
I did find someone online who was going to customise something for me (she makes nappy bags and handbags) but it would have cost $70 and I'm not working at the moment so couldn't justify it. Will be contacting her when I go back to work in a few months though. I find nappy bags even more annoying as bubs gets older (DS is almost 9 months) and you don't have to lug so much stuff around. I found with DD that after a few months an oversized handbag was good enough, as long as I could pop a few nappies and some wipes in there.
I went to Strandbags or one of those biggish handbag chains and bought a great over shoulder sack type bag and the beauty of it was having 2 zippered compartments so I would put Izzys stuff in one side and all my stuff in the other!! It was great until I need to start hauling around half a kitchen of snacks and food! Although I just ordered a Tupperware thing the other day that might let me use it again! It was black with leopard print lining and only cost around $30! Really, nappy bags are just big bags with lots of storage pockets and lots of handbags are like that if you look around! Good luck!
The OiOi Bags look like big handbags or satchels, they have a big range of styles, google them and you will find heaps of places who sell them. They can be a bit pricy but I picked mine up from Gear 4 Baby, cheapest price and I looked for a long time, but they have a more limited range, I got free shipping and they threw in a free mummy hook! It was delviered within a couple of days as well!
I have a great Nappy Bag - it's an oriental fabric a green with a pink through it. The brand is Vanchi and it is FABULOUS. It doesn't look nappy bagish but does all the nappy bag things. Has plenty of pouches and a change mat etc. Also has a separate compartment for my stuff. It was $120 from memory but well worth it.
I don't know if anyone else has had this problem, but I have had two OiOi bags that have needed to be replaced because the plastic clip holding the strap to the bag has broken. So far I haven't had any problems getting them replaced (I think because it was originally bought at Myers and they have just replaced it each time), but it has now broken in exactly the same spot for the third time, which makes me wonder whether this is a problem that other people have also encountered.
They are a great bag, but I would not buy again because of the fault I have experienced.
One of my friends has bought a Kathmandu bag (might actually be a laptop bag but doesn't look like it IYKWIM) and it's really practical, heaps of pockets, hard wearing, wipes down easily and doesn't look TOO sporty (but is on the "practical" side of things i must admit).
Thank you for your help girls
Anyone familiar with bags made by a company called storksak??
I have seen a few on the net and they look great - just wonder how practical
they are?? Anyone know where to get them at a good price??
I just LOVE the cozy corduroy Suger Booger diaper bag that's on Celsie's Just Baby Bags website. It really looks like a normal handbag but has everything I think I'd need in a nappy bag. Worth a look (and not just because Celsie's a BB member and supporter and my friend )
I just googled Vanchi - they look great! I actually think I saw a woman in Westfields with one last week (been stalking out nappy bags/bags for weeks).
I've been using the Yojiki Baby Swagbag. It doesnt look like a baby bag - it just looks like a compact swag. But it is brilliant. The nappy bag it comes with is really compact - but in the past when both of my bubs were in nappies I could fit 8 nappies - both sizes (ie Baby and toddler) - all my creams and wipes - plus change of clothes for each - plus my purse & mobile etc - also has a removable cooler bag in it. Because the swag has adjustable straps, I could also roll bunny wraps into the swag quite easily. I use the swag matress to line public change tables and when it was warm - we used to use it on picnics etc. Anyway - its quite versatile, and with my third on the way - Ive had my value for money out of it - think it costs about $100.
We have an isoki nappy bag. the old version! I love it! It is on the expensive side though but it reversable so you kinda get 2 bags in one! the new tote version is gorgeous! looks like an oversized handbag! If only i didnt spend al my money on mcns i might be able to get one!
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Wanted - Nappy Bag that is practical but doesnt "look" like a Nappy Bag!!
and doesn't look TOO sporty (but is on the "practical" side of things i must admit).
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