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.
Any ideas???
Many thanks :)
You could have a look at Celsie's shop.
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!
Hey AnnaBelle,
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!
Happy hunting :)
Cheers
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. :D
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.
Suse that sounds like a pain, my OiOi has metal clips holding the strap, but I think mine is one of the newer designs, what a bummer though :(
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 :lol: and doesn't look TOO sporty (but is on the "practical" side of things i must admit).
Thank you for your help girls :D
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??
TIA Anna ;)
I just scored a cheap Bambini Totes Nappy bag off ebay.. it looks gorgeous and I can't wait to try it out!!!
Saved $100 by getting it on ebay...
My friend got one from Target that has an oriental design on it. I think it was $40
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 ;)) :D :D :D
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).
LOL Willow - if I lived in Sydney I would swear it was you who followed me last week to ask me the name of my nappy bag! :lol:
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.
i have a jooki nappy bag- they are pricey but so worth it i just love it and also have to ematching bottle holder, wipe and cahnge mat.
i agree with celsie bags though they are divine :)
i think storksak are crzy ezpensive
i am a nappy bag-a-holic
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!
Good luck!
I've got a Nicola Cerini one which has been fabulous. You can check them out at her website - I picked mine up at the seconds sale so it was heaps cheaper.
:o :o :o
just to get one thing straight. I soooo don't have the handbag gene. I HATE handbag shopping. So started reading all these comments about nappy bag brands i have NEVER heard of.. and i'm thinking, ok I must be from mars 'cos i really don't get this, and presumably you need the "bag" gene. Then I started googling the brands you've all been mentioning... :o :o :o wowowowowow!
I hadn't even THOUGHT about what i wanted to get. Had been offered a free 6 y.o. one from a friend that even I can tell is a little "daggy!". But you've all got me with the nappy bag bug and now I'm drooling!!! I'm thinking Jooki is gorgeous but ouch ouch on the $$. Like the look of the VanChi messenger (that green one is gorgeous!) and the Isoki. But here's a stupid question (sorry to hijack!), what's important in a nappy bag? Some seem to have cooler thingos and padded thingos - will I need all that?
Belfie,
No worries about the hijack :cryinglaugh: I am as clueless as you and that is a good question to ask - what is important to look for in a nappy bag????
I dont know why but having a nice looking nappy bag is important to me maybe its to still say to the world "hey I am a Mum but I can still look stylish!!!"
I am liking the storksak - going to check one out for real and then maybe try and track the cheapest one on the net. Any good sites recommended???
:hug: anna
For me the important things are:
* lots of pockets for nappies, wipes, creams etc plus one to fit my wallet
* change pad because I don't like to use ones in the shops, so I put mine on top
* external pocket for my mobile so I don't have to dig through the bag when it rings
* d ring or hook of some sort so my keys don't end up in the bottom buried
* cooler section for drinks when they get bigger (or for bottles if you FF)
* a strap that will fit properly onto the pram
* and of course something that looks great ;)
Oroton do a really nice one which is generally about $100 if you can find an outlet store :)
I can't add anything to Sarah's list - my Vanchi (the green one) has all of those things - and it wears well too. It comes with a bottle holder thingy and one for dummies that is great. I use the bottle one for jars of food to take out and Im has a dummy so the dummy holder gets used. The exterior pockets are gareat for lippy and mobile phone.
Oh yes, I forgot about that. A dummy holder is also really good. My current bag doesn't have one but my old one did. I'm thinking of buying a "Paci Pod" for Juliette's dummies cos they keep getting lost.
the green Vanchi? The green messenger one? *drools slightly* and it does everything you need in a Nappy Bag? Ooooh! Thanks :hug: Flowerchild and thanks Sarah_H for a great list, I think you've just confirmed another item to buy!
*accidentally leaves VanChi site up for DH to see...*
And AnnaBelle, totally agree with the "hey I am a Mum but I can still look stylish!!!" comment!
I haven't bought one yet, but Baby Co had nice looking nappy bags that were really cheap, like $25 or something. They also had larger ones that fold out and can store a heap of stuff, they were more expensive but still under $100.
I don't know what brand they were, and they weren't patent leather or anything, but they looked good to me. Then again, I haven't had any actual hands on experience with nappy bags so please correct me if you know otherwise (please do, or I'll probably end up buying one of these bags).
Mum bought me a huge Baby Phat bag.... it's really funky and has so much room ;)
My sister got a Madison Rose Nappy Bag. It is gorgeous. Just big enough to fit everything in.
My Mum bought me a Mimco nappy bag. It is fantastic, but a little on the large side. I find i take way more stuff than I need to cause I can... :doh:
I want to get another bag... but i think my husband would kill me!
I don't have much idea about this as our first baby isn't due until November, but on the weekend I bought a "Kapoochi Classic Mini" black backpack. It has a middle zip section that has a "false bottom" - so you put folded nappies under the divider, and "dry" things like change of clothes, your wallet/phone etc above it, then the front zip section allows you to access the nappies through the side opening to the false bottom rather than digging through all the stuff in the main part of the pack, also includes a plastic folder for nappy wipes and a change mat, various pockets - so you can keep all the creams etc separate from your other stuff in the middle of the backpack. It also includes a side insulated pocket for bottle/food etc.
It seems pretty compact and doesn't look at all like a nappy bag. You have the option of wearing it as a little backpack or tucking in the shoulder straps and using the longer shoulder straps to carry on one shoulder like a handbag. Mine cost $90 which I guess is getting a bit expensive but I've also seen dearer bags so maybe isn't too bad ?