What nappy bag should I buy?

[suse]

I wound up with an abundance of nappy bags. I had an Oi Oi (the black & charcoal dot hobo), which broke, got replaced by Myers (I didn't have the receipt so it was very nice of them to do that), broke again, and I decided to get an Isoki (which I looooove).

But then I also rang Oi Oi to let them know that the bag had broken twice in the same way, in case it was a design fault and they needed to look into it. Explained that I didn't have a receipt so wasn't expecting a replacement or anything, I just wanted to let them know what the problem was.

Turned out they already knew, it had been a manufacturing problem which had been resolved through a new manufacturer for the buckle, and they replaced the bag no questions asked. Excellent customer service. In hindsight, I probably should have rang them before I bought my Isoki, but anyway... The Isoki fits heaps more stuff in it than the Oi Oi hobo, but has the disadvantage of being heavier.

So now I have three nappy bags. 1 x brand new unused Oi Oi (the replacement), 1 x used, broken and repaired (by DP) Oi Oi, and my Isoki (new style), which is what gets used as my everyday bag now.

[Netix]

I have two nappy bags. One red one (no idea of the brand, haven't used it in ages, its in Steph's room and she has *just* gone to sleep) which is basically a change mat with pockets either side that when folded up looks like a satchel. That one is great for when Steph was a real bub. THe other bag, is from Big W I think (must confess, I got it from the Salvos for $2.75. I feel a bit mentioning that in the company of your +$100 bags... I think I saw it in their catalogue for around $40?). It has insulated bottle pockets at either end, an attached pocket inside that you can't loose, folded padded change mat (which I don't carry around, as I don't normally need it, instead it lives in the car), several pockets inside and out, and enough room to take several nappies, changes of clothes, bibs, clothes, wipes, and containers of food. And it has LONG handles that makes it easy to pick up and put over your shoulder when you have a bub in the other hand.

In the boot of the car, I have a green bag in a crate that has more nappies, clothes, wipes, and the change mat, as well as towels, and water (its AWFUL when they vomit in the car!)

[hj1981]

Hey Ren
I have got a KAPOOCHI CLASSIC CARRY ALL - and i absolutly LOVE it - it cost $110 and has always been my dream nappy bag! As the brochure says - It has features to exceed your expectations! such as... 1. A zip off day bag with foil insulated pocket, internal posckets for mobile phone, cheque book pens etc...
2. Unique "dirties" bad dispenser
3. Zip down expandable nappy/diaper dispenser
4. Detachable moisture sealed wipes pocket
5. large zip top opening allows easy access to all baby items
6. Detachable shoulder straps that snap onto pram handles
7.Detaachable change mat
Those are just a few things! hahahah -

[queenbee]

hj, i too have that one, just AWESOME!!!!! i can also put DD's bottles in either side and it keeps the milk cold as it is insulated, too good!

[hj1981]

queenbee - hehehe we both must have good taste! i havent got too use mine yet but i tell u what i cant wait too!

[butterfly_warrior]

Justine, I picked up a vanchi messenger bag for $60 at an expo recently.

Obviously, my baby isn't here yet, but I'm looking forward to being able to use it. It has lots of pockets and really is HUGE inside! We got the blue one, and despite it being floral, it's the one DH really liked.

I spoke to the woman at the expo at length about what the fabric is like to care for. She recommends surface washing only, and says that it does come clean pretty easily. She also said that even though she doesn't recommend it, she has put an entire bag through the washing machine and had it come up ok.

BW

[spooky]

We bought a crumpler from the Crumpler shop in Collingwood (also avail. in cycling shops). They have a HUGE array of different sizes, shapes and colors. My reasoning behind this was that I could get exactly the color I wanted, and I would use this bag much longer after we are no longer using a pram. I wanted a nappy bag that didn't look like one. We just put a nappy wallet inside and the bag itself has heaps of different sized pockets etc.

All of the clips etc. have a lifetime guarantee and the bags go into theh washing machine and come out looking as good as new. This is actually my third and my oldest which is about 10 years old but was too small for a nappy bag still looks like new.

If money is no object they also custom make in whatever color combo you want but this was a bit out of reach for me....

It's not the usual choice, but since buying one, I'm starting to notice a few other mums around using them as well.

[AJC]

Ren - I've actually got an 'urban originals' brand bag that I bought from DJ's (just the normal hand bag section). Sure it doesn't have a heap of pockets (does have 3 small ones on the inside one of which has a zip which would be good for phone purse etc) but I was just going to use a small toiletry bag for bub's stuff (nappies & creams) then everything else I'll just throw in (rug/muslin, toy etc). It's really stylish and I just loved it when I saw it. It has a nice leather strap but it's not too girly so DH wouldn't look silly if he flung it over his shoulder. There are heaps to pick from aren't there! Good luck, am sure you'll make the best decision for you.