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.
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.
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.
I saw this post and thought i'd just quickly mention what i did, because I didn't have a nappy bag until after Mia was born, I just couldn't justify spending over $100 on a cr@ppy polyester bag that was made in China and probably cost $2 to make!! In the end I found I had SOOO much stuff that I needed for her even just going to the shops, that I ended up using one of those huge recyclable bags you get from Toys R Us, it was great, because it virtually weighed nothing, and had big straps i could hook over the pram handle....
I only bought a proper nappy bag about 3 months ago from Target, on sale for $20!! I wouldn't worry about spending a lot on a nappy bag babe, just get a cheap one that does the job ;-)
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Last edited by Keira; October 21st, 2008 at 03:50 PM.
Keira - omg you're posting!!! have missed you on here buddy!!!
I checked out Oi Oi bags ranging from $79 up to $330 today at a baby store on my way home and I'm going back to take DH with me Saturday to check them out together see what he thinks.... I'm so undecided!! I'm happy to spend up to $100 on a bag..... don't think I should spend more than that really...we can afford to, money isnt the issue, its just that i'd rather put that money elsewhere!!! LOL like on more MCNs
I'm tempted to just spend $40 on a cheap one at Kmart.... they look alright....
If you are wanting to hang your nappy bag on your pram then you need to take the pram type into consideration. Most nappy bags when full would've tipped my pram over so I went for a small one from Kmart. It was their own brand one and came with feeding stuff & a bib. Cheap as. I love it. It also doesn't take up much room in the car & I can fit everything I need for a full day out despite having a happy chucker who needs to be changed heaps.
I have bought a red nappy bag to go with the pram i have purchase but now i wish i had thought about it a little more cause i would have just looked around for a normal bag that you can just chuck everything in and something not everyone has...i don't like having something everyone else has, kinda something original or even homemade i say!
I had a really expensive one bought for me and I never used it. I carry a Thomas the Tank Engine kids backpack I got for $20 and it fits all my stuff too. But i travel pretty light...
Well, last night while cleaning and tidying bubs' nursery, I came across a spare bag (satchel type) that I never use and got over in Malaysia couple of years ago..... it's a really good deep bag with one zip to open and a nice big sling shoulder on it to put around the pram and i can adjust the height of it so how it sits over the pram if that makes sense.... (how low it hangs iykwim) I'm gonna use it!!! Figured, why spend $100 or more on a bag when i've got this one to use!!!
Plus, when bubs is born and if i do decide to get a proper nappy bag by that stage then i can but this will work a treat for now...... it's also nice and light (thanks Satya, thats a great idea about making sure its not too heavy to tip the pram over!!)
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have missed you on here buddy!!! 
today at a baby store on my way home and I'm going back to take DH with me Saturday to check them out together see what he thinks.... I'm so undecided!! I'm happy to spend up to $100 on a bag..... don't think I should spend more than that really...we can afford to, money isnt the issue, its just that i'd rather put that money elsewhere!!! LOL like on more MCNs 
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