https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:42:54 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-thoughts-on-the-lesportsac-ryan-baby-bag#post-2019427 Sun, 11 Jan 2015 19:13:03 +0000 PinkElephant 2019427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a city girl and love my Marc Jacibs Elizababy in black. It might be a bit big for one baby - if you like a smaller bag the MJ totes work well too!</p> <p>I looked at the LeSportsac bags but didn't like the pocket set up. It seemed like a black hole where i would never find my stuff! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-thoughts-on-the-lesportsac-ryan-baby-bag#post-2019371 Sun, 11 Jan 2015 17:03:10 +0000 nana87 2019371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got this after using the Kate spade stevie bag and I much prefer this-- the stevie bag was so much heavier but didn't hold as much stuff, and is sort of short-- when dd moved to size 2 diapers the pocket that I kept diapers in wasn't deep enough anymore. The downside of the Ryan bag though for me is that I wish it had more pockets on the inside -- there are a couple, but I wish there were more! Stuff kind of gets lost since it's hard to organize </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-thoughts-on-the-lesportsac-ryan-baby-bag#post-2019260 Sun, 11 Jan 2015 13:38:32 +0000 LemonLong 2019260@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had this one until someone stole it from our shopping cart :(. Very lightweight and I always got compliments on it. I think the sportsac's look a bit too diaper baggish for me, but I tend to carry the same bag whether I'm with the kids or not.</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Storksak-Diaper-Bag-Tote-Yellow/dp/B00BT2QLSI/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1421001292&#038;sr=8-11&#038;keywords=Storksak" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Storksak-Diaper-Bag-Tote-Yellow/dp/B00BT2QLSI/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1421001292&#038;sr=8-11&#038;keywords=Storksak</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-thoughts-on-the-lesportsac-ryan-baby-bag#post-2019217 Sun, 11 Jan 2015 12:50:17 +0000 Ginabean3 2019217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom actually bought this for me and I didn't like it. The reason being it wasn't structured enough for me. The material was nice and durable and easy to clean but flimsy. I much preferred a bag where the sides were a little stiffer and could stand up on their own! I ended up getting a JJ Cole bag which I loved.</p> <p>(Not this exact pattern but same style!)<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/JJ-Cole-Camber-Diaper-Stone/dp/B00JWX0TBQ/ref=sr_1_31_m?s=baby-products&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1420998296&#038;sr=1-31" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/JJ-Cole-Camber-Diaper-Stone/dp/B00JWX0TBQ/ref=sr_1_31_m?s=baby-products&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1420998296&#038;sr=1-31</a></p> <p>And then when LO got a bit older I got an Ikabag<br /> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/120656688/best-seller-diaper-bag-messenger-bag?ref=pr_shop" rel="nofollow">https://www.etsy.com/listing/120656688/best-seller-diaper-bag-messenger-bag?ref=pr_shop</a></p> <p>Now, I'm using a zippered Kipling bag! (LO is now nearly 2 and we don't carry that much stuff)<br /> Similar to this...not the exact one though!<br /> <a href="http://www.kipling-usa.com/defea-handbag/HB3170.html?dwvar_HB3170_color=414#uuid=bexOkiaagZ0CQaaadabo73XvcP" rel="nofollow">http://www.kipling-usa.com/defea-handbag/HB3170.html?dwvar_HB3170_color=414#uuid=bexOkiaagZ0CQaaadabo73XvcP</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-thoughts-on-the-lesportsac-ryan-baby-bag#post-2019171 Sun, 11 Jan 2015 12:10:17 +0000 mrsjyw 2019171@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My BFF had this and loves it. Fits with her on the go, fitness lifestyle and great for baby. Her dd is almost two and she still uses it as her main bag. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-thoughts-on-the-lesportsac-ryan-baby-bag#post-2019146 Sun, 11 Jan 2015 11:36:15 +0000 MrsBucky 2019146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does anyone have any opinions/thoughts/experience with the LeSportsac Ryan baby bag? I am totally at a loss for what diaper bag to register for and my showers are QUICKLY approaching. I am drawn to this one because it comes in black which seems nice and gender neutral for DH (though he says he doesn't care) and is super lightweight when empty. But I don't know! Any thoughts? If not this one, what diaper bag to LOVE, especially if you are a city dweller and have to carry the darn thing on your shoulder or back everywhere?</p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/lesportsac-ryan-baby-bag-black" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/lesportsac-ryan-baby-bag-black</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-2#post-2012886 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 21:29:23 +0000 blackbird 2012886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pickles: nope! We use insulated cups for milk or carry water in a non insulated cup. These bags have plenty of pockets without so many that you get mad opening twenty of them to find the one tube of Chapstick you stashed. They're nicely padded and comfy for long periods of time. I snagged mine at a Cabelas during a 20% off sale. I use that front zip pocket on the recon and also that front pouch and I clip my keys on with a carabiner. I think I travel kind of light compared to some moms, though. </p> <p>@Mrs. Twine: they're just soooo practical and I find a shoulder bag such a hassle with a toddler. It always pops off my shoulder and crap. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-2#post-2012251 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 15:08:00 +0000 Mrs. Twine 2012251@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pickles: No problem whatsoever. :)</p> <p>I'm not sure about other brands, but I know that Osprey is sized, so you should be able to find something that works well for your body type. Our internet collection is still jerry-rigged tin-can-and-wires style (i.e. slower than molasses in January) so it may well take me most of the afternoon to upload it. But I promise to get one ready for you. And don't just look at Osprey-- check out some others, as well. And if you are fortunate enough to live somewhere really upscale and civilized maybe make it out to an REI or something and get to know some of them in person. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-2#post-2012215 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 14:49:46 +0000 Mrs. Pickles 2012215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Twine: yes please that would be awesome!!! However, I'm pretty.. um curvy so sometimes backpacks and I don't get along </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-2#post-2012116 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 14:08:54 +0000 Mrs. Twine 2012116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pickles: No. I have owned many of the JJB bags, and find my backpack to be better suited to our needs. For a "bottle pocket" I would use an insulated bag. I have yet to meet a bottle pocket that works better than a separate insulated bag, anyway. For mommy pockets, I vastly prefer the waist belt pockets on my Osprey. I put my camera in one so it is easy to reach; and keys, change, lipgloss, and my cell phone in the other. My wallet goes on top in a zippered pocket so it's easy to reach, and if I want my credit card or a bit of cash handy at an even easier grab I just stick it in with my keys. I'd be happy to show you how we do things-- I really have appreciated YouTube packing videos and the like when trying to choose a bag. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-2#post-2012004 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 13:23:14 +0000 Mrs. Pickles 2012004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: @Mrs. Twine: Do you find yourself missing the things like insulated bottle pockets and "mommy pockets"? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-2#post-2011918 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 12:48:33 +0000 Mrs. Twine 2011918@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: I am with you on the tactical/hiking packs. We switched to an Osprey and I have no idea why I didn't do it sooner. I love how comfy it is to carry a butt-load of stuff even for long periods, and it allows us to continue to save money by packing a lunch for day trips. We even managed to bypass needing to rent a locker for our winter gear at the museum. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-2#post-2011860 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 12:19:02 +0000 blackbird 2011860@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not the sexiest thing (but i can't wear cross body bags), but I use a north face recon backpack now. tactical bags are the way to go! </p> [attach=618/15/nhrmrq.600x600.h-face-recon-backpack-womens-ether-grey-peach-cobbler-orange.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-2#post-2011837 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 12:11:31 +0000 Mrs. Pickles 2011837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>thanks ladies I have a while to go, but time to save up ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-2#post-2010735 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 18:27:19 +0000 winniebee 2010735@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just started using the Ju Ju be right backpack for my 2.5 yo and newborn. So far I love it. The only thing is I also bought some of the smaller Ju Ju be pouches to help organize it better. YouTube it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-2#post-2010729 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 18:23:23 +0000 sorrycharlie 2010729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't used it yet (still at my aunt's) but I got the Skip Hop Duo Double one..or whatever it's called. It's made for double strollers? I used a large one with just DD when she was little (a large Vera Bradley tote) that zipped shut. I didn't usually have it FULL but I liked that if I wanted to jam an extra blanket in, I had plenty of room to do so. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-2#post-2010714 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 18:13:44 +0000 mrskc 2010714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Love my ju ju be BFF! It's been just the right size for 2 kids and its a backpack so very handy when you need both hands. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-2#post-2010684 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 17:57:02 +0000 LuLu Mom 2010684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just sold my JJ Cole Satchel diaper bag, it was too big for me (even with a 2 year old) but I know lots of people like it for multiple kids. My DD carries her backpack with her everywhere, so I just needed something for the baby. Other than being too big for my liking, it was a great diaper bag, I liked everything else about it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-2#post-2010681 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 17:53:02 +0000 Mrs. Pickles 2010681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mamas of two.. let me hear about your favorite diaper bags!</p> <p>I've used two that I've liked but not loved, and I'm deciding if I need a new one when the baby comes. I will have a 3 year old and a newborn.</p> <p>Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oioi-diaper-bags#post-1255775 Tue, 03 Dec 2013 10:25:59 +0000 lemondrop 1255775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the same one as @anbanan15: and I love it! I have killed two other bags in my son's first two years and this one has held up so well! I got mine from Amazon for a pretty good deal during the holidays two years ago. My only complaint it's that it's SO big- but better that than too small, right! These days I just keep it in the car since I don't need to carry as much around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oioi-diaper-bags#post-1255484 Tue, 03 Dec 2013 08:45:56 +0000 lamariniere 1255484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks ladies! I ended up ordering the one in the first picture. I love it so far, but I haven't actually used it for baby yet. The quality seems really nice though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oioi-diaper-bags#post-1255417 Tue, 03 Dec 2013 08:15:40 +0000 anbanan15 1255417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: I have one! LOVE my OiOi bag!! Mine is fabric, but 2.5 years of hard use later and it's still in great condition! Some minor signs of wear on the bottom corners but otherwise that's it. It's this one (DH picked it haha): </p> [attach=482/13/mx8fi5.280x280.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oioi-diaper-bags#post-1255339 Tue, 03 Dec 2013 07:24:17 +0000 delight 1255339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Don't have one but have to say that I love the brown one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oioi-diaper-bags#post-1255335 Tue, 03 Dec 2013 07:18:17 +0000 ValentineMommy 1255335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the bottom bag, though mine is not leather (it's a turquoise color) and I love it! It's super roomy, sturdy, and I get compliments on it all the time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oioi-diaper-bags#post-1242135 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:50:45 +0000 lamariniere 1242135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Adding a few pics. </p> [attach=3467/13/mwu4gl.348x350.1.png] [attach=3467/13/mwu4gn.300x300.2.png] [attach=3467/13/mwu4go.300x300.3.png] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oioi-diaper-bags#post-1241982 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:17:54 +0000 lamariniere 1241982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm still on the hunt for a new diaper bag and just discovered the OiOi brand. They have a few styles that I like, especially the leather ones, but the internet is not turning up many reviews. Do, do you have one? What do you think? How is the quality? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-find-a-new-diaper-bag#post-1176940 Sun, 27 Oct 2013 10:46:25 +0000 cascademom 1176940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I saw a dad with a Skip Hop bag yesterday with his sleeping baby girl while eating next to us at a restaurant. The most gender neutral dad oriented one I know is the BRU Columbia bag. DH picked it out himself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-find-a-new-diaper-bag#post-1176933 Sun, 27 Oct 2013 10:42:28 +0000 Synchronicity 1176933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaCate: @T-Mom: Thanks for the feedback! I may go with that bag after all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-find-a-new-diaper-bag#post-1176500 Sat, 26 Oct 2013 22:19:12 +0000 MamaCate 1176500@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PermaStudent: I have the Duo and have been really happy with it. There is a magnet that holds the two sides together when it is not too full and it works fairly well. I keep things that are valuable (wallet, phone, etc) in one of the zip pockets at the top to keep them separate from LO's stuff and easy to access. </p> <p>I do keep it pretty full so sometimes it gets heavy but we have had it for 23 months and have really been happy with it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-find-a-new-diaper-bag#post-1176459 Sat, 26 Oct 2013 21:11:18 +0000 T-Mom 1176459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PermaStudent: I had a Duo and never found it a problem that it didn't zip shut. I think there is a magnet on top that keeps it closed, but we always kept it so stuffed that it wasn't useable. </p> <p>The best part of the Duo for us is that we could run it through the wash. The worst part is that it really wasn't that roomy. I also have a Studio, and that was a super sturdy bag but did get grimy, and not washable. </p>