https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:14:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bag-options/page/2#post-1966295 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 16:47:01 +0000 marionberry 1966295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Coach bag I bought at the outlet store (total steal) which I really loved (it's black leather) but it is not ideal for having more than one kid so for the twins coming (and still needing to stick in things for ds1) I got the largest Pottery Barn bag. It's pretty casual (which I feel is good for me 90% of the time - I'm usually in jeans) and huge so I think it will work. Best of luck finding something that feels right to you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bag-options/page/2#post-1966249 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 16:23:04 +0000 MrsKoala 1966249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the Stevie and I love mine as well. It definitely fits over my shoulders with no issue! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bag-options/page/2#post-1966181 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 15:44:58 +0000 erinpye 1966181@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ElbieKay: Tom Bihn also makes great packing cubes that would replace your ziplocks. We used them in our first diaper bag (a backpack), and I've used them with my Stevie. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bag-options#post-1965375 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 11:01:47 +0000 californiadreams 1965375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: i totally agree with this. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bag-options#post-1965322 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 10:41:47 +0000 mrsjyw 1965322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm another one that doesn't believe there's a holy grail of diaper bags.</p> <p>I have the Stevie, used it for the first six months or so. But it is a BIG bag and the shoulder straps aren't super comfy. I do like their changing table, but you can buy those separately for any purse. I ended up just switching to my regular purses and throwing baby stuff in there along with my wallet, phone, keys. I'm a less is more person.</p> <p>Need to sell my Stevie! Barely used and collecting dust. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bag-options#post-1965080 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 08:09:53 +0000 ElbieKay 1965080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just used a backpack for the first six months when diaper changes changes and blowouts were more frequent. Now I throw a gallon ziplock into my Longchamps fabric tote. I can fit a few diapers, a disposable changing pad, a travel pack of wipes, a small tube of Aquaphor, and an outfit change that way. It is so much easier than having a second bag. I guess theoretically I could look for a pouch with similar capacity but that requires time and energy, and I already have ziplocks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bag-options#post-1965038 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 06:17:45 +0000 erwoo 1965038@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the Kate Spade Denise and it has a really long strap that's adjustable. </p> <p><a href="http://www.katespade.com/kate-spade-nylon-denise-baby-bag/PXRU2341,en_US,pd.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.katespade.com/kate-spade-nylon-denise-baby-bag/PXRU2341,en_US,pd.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bag-options#post-1964982 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 00:40:13 +0000 Raindrop 1964982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the storksak Olivia and I really wanted for a while before buying it. I liked it but there was no good way to store paper products in it without bending which bothered me quite a bit since it had little structure. Also carter sells something very similar and way cheaper but that version does not have a cross body strip. </p> <p><a href="http://www.diapers.com/p/carters-zip-front-diaper-tote-black-382491?site=CA&#038;sku=WB-104&#038;utm_source=Google&#038;utm_medium=cpc_D&#038;utm_campaign=GooglePLA&#038;utm_content=%7Badtype%7D&#038;ca_sku=WB-104&#038;ca_gpa=%7Badtype%7D&#038;ca_kw=%7Bkeyword%7D&#038;CAWELAID=1406163381&#038;kpid=WB-104" rel="nofollow">http://www.diapers.com/p/carters-zip-front-diaper-tote-black-382491?site=CA&#038;sku=WB-104&#038;utm_source=Google&#038;utm_medium=cpc_D&#038;utm_campaign=GooglePLA&#038;utm_content=%7Badtype%7D&#038;ca_sku=WB-104&#038;ca_gpa=%7Badtype%7D&#038;ca_kw=%7Bkeyword%7D&#038;CAWELAID=1406163381&#038;kpid=WB-104</a></p> <p>I believe it is sold at targets also. </p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bag-options#post-1964626 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 16:30:18 +0000 blackbird 1964626@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haaaate my Stevie and plan to sell it online. DH carries his diaper dude bag mostly and I now carry a backpack or just throw a few things into my everyday Kate spade tote</p> <p>If you have big boobs, try out some messenger styles first. They are a 100% no go for me. I look so ridiculous </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bag-options#post-1964624 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 16:26:59 +0000 erinpye 1964624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the Stevie and it's just OK: it's really pretty, nice stroller straps, but bulky and it isn't super easy to find things inside the giant main compartment if you have more than a couple things in it. It's also heavy and barely fits over my shoulder— definitely have to use one hand to hold it, even on my shoulder. We're trying out Tom Bihn's brand new Parental Unit bag, and have to say, I love it. It's comfortable for me to wear, DH isn't embarrassed wearing it because it's a nice-looking bag for both men and women, it's streamlined and is worn over the shoulder, or across the body like a messenger bag so your hands are free, it's light, and SO organized— I've never found things inside a bag so quickly before! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bag-options#post-1964623 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 16:23:30 +0000 ScarletBegonia 1964623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the Stevie (got it last year on cybermonday actually!!), and I love it! I can get it over my shoulder (I mean, a little more length wouldn't hurt, but its totally fine as it is), its a great size, wonderful as a carryon for plane rides and very attractive. I've seen a heap of other nice ones though - I'm sure you'll be happy with whatever you get. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bag-options#post-1964620 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 16:21:28 +0000 MsMini 1964620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use a Kelly Moore Libby bag for my diaper/camera bag (I carry a DSLR everywhere) and love it! Tons of pockets, great straps, and plenty of room for 2 kids plus my basics and basic camera/flash/extra lens. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bag-options#post-1964616 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 16:15:30 +0000 Tidybee 1964616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: I really love my storksak. I have used it every single dat since DD was 6 months (over 2 now), and it still looks great and is in great condition. It's easy to clean and stay organized. Worth every penny in my book and you can usually find them on sale. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bag-options#post-1964608 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 16:04:31 +0000 wheres_c 1964608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hated the coach I had, it did not close with a zipper, only a button/magnetic hold so when I put it down, the contents would always spill out. I sold it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bag-options#post-1964559 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 14:46:48 +0000 looch 1964559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So diaper bags are a huge racket. I was surprised at how heavy some of them are and with all those pockets, I felt really limited in how I packed.</p> <p>I suggest a diaper wallet with a changing pad, keep that on the basket of your stroller. Get yourself a small crossbody bag for your wallet, keys and phone so if you gave to leave your stroller, you can. A backpack is another great option, it grows up well. Organize the inside with clear gallon ziplocks.</p> <p>Then buy yourself a great bag! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bag-options#post-1964468 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 12:42:08 +0000 hilsy85 1964468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I honestly think there is no ONE perfect diaper bag. I think you really need one option for using on the stroller, another option when you are baby wearing, and maybe even another option when you switch to using an umbrella stroller more often, because most diaper bags are too heavy to hang off an umbrella stroller (although at that point you may be able to get away with using a regular purse). I wanted to find the perfect diaper bag, and I don;t think it exists. Whenever we have #2, I think I'll probably keep using the stevie on the stroller exclusively and get a different one to use while baby wearing/traveling in the car. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bag-options#post-1964463 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 12:36:27 +0000 winniebee 1964463@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really wanted something that didn't scream diaper bag. So I went with a stork sak. It was great for one kiddo plenty big. But now that we have another on the way I'm going to use a backpack and use stork aka for quick outings. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bag-options#post-1964457 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 12:23:45 +0000 simplyfelicity 1964457@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Commenting to follow! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bag-options#post-1964456 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 12:23:29 +0000 CRGmama 1964456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love my PPB boxy. I have one of the "embossed" bags, so it's neutral and pretty. The size is perfect and I don't find it to be too heavy. I wear it as a back pack or with the shoulder strap. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bag-options#post-1964451 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 12:16:53 +0000 PurplePeony 1964451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I was doing it over again, I'd get the Storksak Bobby, hands down! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bag-options#post-1964443 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 12:06:25 +0000 mrskc 1964443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hated the coach bag I had that was gifted to me. I ditched it pretty early on for a jujube BFF. I love love love my BFF and recommend it to everyone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bag-options#post-1964433 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 11:49:33 +0000 sunny 1964433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: I have both the Storksak Olivia and the Kate Spade Stevie. I actually prefer the Kate Spade because it's bigger and the material is nicer than the Storksak. My Storksak was never big enough to carry everything I needed. I was always packing it full to the max and then having to pull out half the bag to find what I needed. The Stevie was much roomier and I could see everything. That being said, I wished that the Kate Spade had a few more pockets like the Olivia and I wished that there was a cross body strap. However, I never really missed it and you can always buy one to attach to the stroller hooks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bag-options#post-1964423 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 11:30:18 +0000 shopaholic 1964423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd also check out Liky Jade! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bag-options#post-1964421 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 11:29:15 +0000 shopaholic 1964421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had the Stevie, the PPB Boxy, a Timi and Leslie, and Rebecca Minkoff. While I love the Stevie and the Boxy(in the beginning, I rarely wore them. Usually put them in the stroller basket. They're both heavy whrn stuffed. Since LO was running everywhere, I've been using my Rebecca Minkoff "Marissa" bag all the time. It's lightweight, structured yet soft, has long, soft leather handles, and a soft but sturdy cross body messenger strap. I really love it. I returned the T&amp;L, a Danzo, and a Mia Bossi. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bag-options#post-1964419 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 11:26:45 +0000 hilsy85 1964419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LBee: @lamariniere: love the Olivia! Wish I had gotten that one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bag-options#post-1964416 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 11:24:51 +0000 hilsy85 1964416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: i think it's heavy, the handles are too short with the bag also being too long, so I can get it over my shoulder but the bag sticks out awkwardly, the straps also are slippery and slip off my shoulder, there's no cross body strap. That being said, it holds a lot and the material is very nice and it looks nice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bag-options#post-1964408 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 11:14:30 +0000 PawPrints 1964408@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I registered for the Skip Hop Versa which is cute and really well reviewed on Amazon. I like the look of the Timi and Leslie bags but the reviews overall really seem to point to the Skip Hop bags having much better durability. And so affordable! Which seems appropriate for a bag that's going to have bodily fluids spilled on it honestly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bag-options#post-1964384 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 10:44:39 +0000 lamariniere 1964384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: sounds like a great deal! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bag-options#post-1964383 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 10:40:42 +0000 bushelandapeck 1964383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love my Stevie bag too! The handles have never been an issue for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-bag-options#post-1964372 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 10:34:40 +0000 MrsH 1964372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: I love my Stevie baby bag. </p>