https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:18:37 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bag-questions-1#post-2912527 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 16:29:37 +0000 crazydoglady 2912527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsJBeeG: Of course! I totally hear ya! Just so dang happy for you. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bag-questions-1#post-2912526 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 16:24:09 +0000 MrsJBeeG 2912526@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bees_knees: thanks for your thoughts and sharing what you carried. I never really thought about what goes in the diaper bag beyond the basics. I have so much learning to do! :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bag-questions-1#post-2912525 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 16:23:17 +0000 MrsJBeeG 2912525@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@crazydoglady: I can see the benefits of a backpack style one - I just don’t think I can do it. :wink: I do appreciate your thoughts (as always) though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bag-questions-1#post-2912524 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 16:22:29 +0000 MrsJBeeG 2912524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BUNBUN: thanks for your thoughts and your list of what you carried is really, really helpful. I so appreciate it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bag-questions-1#post-2912518 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 14:45:17 +0000 BUNBUN 2912518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>While I'm also a fan of a backpack for running after a toddler, I get it if you really don't like the feel of a backpack. </p> <p>I would get the large. It's a much more useful size and if these bags really hold up, you'll be able to use it for travel and other stuff after you've moved on from needing a diaper bag. I read "big enough to hold at 13" laptop" and thought that was a good sign!</p> <p>In the early days, I had a changing pad, wipes, butt cream, disposable diaper bags, a bottle of gas drops, a bottle of tylenol (he started teething at 3 months), at least 2 changes of clothes, a warmer layer, a hat (sun or warm), burp rags (at least 2), a muslin or two to serve as nursing cover as well as place to put baby, paci/wub-a-nub, a toy that made noise/played music (worked miracles during vaccinations and car sides), granola bar and water bottle for me (nursing), a change of shirt for me, plus I put my wallet, phone, and keys in there so I didn't have to carry a purse. </p> <p>All of my stuff fit into a smaller bag, but finding it all quickly was a PITA. The backpack bag I switched to isn't that much bigger, but the opening and organization is far easier to navigate.<br /> I also used multi-sized zipper pouches inside my bag to stay organized and keep the clothes clean. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bag-questions-1#post-2912499 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 12:49:17 +0000 bees_knees 2912499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>FWIW, I didn’t get a “backpack” style diaper bag until kid #4 (all of mine are 5 and under so they ALL have stuff in there!) and I managed just fine, so I don’t think it’s a MUST for one baby. </p> <p>I think you’d be ok with the smaller one. Second the suggestion of carrying burp rags and a swaddle blanket. I also like to have room for my ring sling. If you had all day outings you’ll eventually need room for jacket, snacks, sippy cup, etc. as she gets a little older. Don’t forget your stuff too (water bottle, wallet, keys, sunglasses) unless you want to carry two bags :) </p> <p>If you want go check out other brands (like the Lily Jades posted above) I have a Mina Baie and I really like it!</p> <p>Honestly it doesn’t matter what size of bag I carry, I always have it packed to the max 🤣 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bag-questions-1#post-2912486 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 11:40:30 +0000 crazydoglady 2912486@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsJBeeG: So, I use a diaper bag that is crossbody, shoulder, and backpack. It doesnt look like a backpack, but it has the d rings in the back to convert. I am normally not a backpack person either, but its SO nice when you are at a park etc for running after a toddler. Just my two cents.</p> <p><a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zRjaif9hJhc" rel="nofollow">https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zRjaif9hJhc</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bag-questions-1#post-2912484 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 11:37:47 +0000 MrsJBeeG 2912484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@crazydoglady: it doesn’t. It does turn into a cross body. I’m just not into backpacks at all so I’ve shied away from one (Dagne makes a backpack diaper bag too) even if it is handier like you and @josina: have suggested. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bag-questions-1#post-2912483 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 11:35:56 +0000 crazydoglady 2912483@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsJBeeG: Do these convert to backpacks? That's pretty much necessary for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bag-questions-1#post-2912482 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 11:35:49 +0000 MrsJBeeG 2912482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@josina: thanks for the other items you suggested! A few of them indefinitely had not considered. I had not thought about a receiving blanket tucked in there but that’s a great idea to have in. I hope to nurse so a nursing cover will get added to the list. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bag-questions-1#post-2912480 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 11:31:00 +0000 MrsJBeeG 2912480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ms. RV: I’m already 42 so the odds of having a second are slim in my opinion . I’m in the “one and done” camp now as our little girl is so wanted but unexpected as I’d just about given up on kids give our losses and my age. My DH would love to have another if we could get lucky (ie a good egg as I don’t have trouble getting pregnant) again. </p> <p>So realistically i don’t think we will have another’s maybe I can get the smaller. I’ll check the dimensions compared to yours! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bag-questions-1#post-2912478 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 11:24:37 +0000 Ms. RV 2912478@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are you planning on having any more kids while still needing a diaper bag for your first? If so, probably get the large. If not, you can probably get away with the small. FWIW, I have two under two and my diaper bag is 14.5x13x5.5 and everything fits well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bag-questions-1#post-2912476 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 11:22:39 +0000 josina 2912476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd actually recommend the diaper bag backpack instead - so much easier to be hands free and you'd probably use it much longer.</p> <p>Other item's i'd throw in a diaper bag - receiving blanket either for extra warmth or as a burb rag, sanitizer, and a few toys/rattles if baby gets fussy. A nursing cover if you will be nursing. A changing pad if one isn't included. Diaper bags for disposal. Eventually snacks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bag-questions-1#post-2912471 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:52:06 +0000 MrsJBeeG 2912471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good morning ladies!</p> <p>I am looking for opinions! I’ll be a FTM in June (so excited even with the anxiety of this pandemic). :heart: I’ve decided on a diaper bag - want the Dagne Dover Wade diaper bag. I’ve carried a Dagne Dover work back for two years - really put it through the wringer and it still looks brand new. So I believe in the brand. And I’m wanting it in black as I tend to prefer simple black to go with more and also as my DH will be open to carrying it if need be if it’s in black. </p> <p>But I can’t decide on the size to get. Instinctively want to get the small because it already seems large (likely smaller than my everyday work bag to be honest) but since my mother in law generously wants to get it for me - I don’t want to get one that’s too small that makes me wish I’d picked out the larger one. Online reviews suggest the small is better for a toddler when you carry less. I don’t want to carry more than I need but don’t want to get the wrong sized bag if possible. </p> <p>Which also made me realize - what do you put in the diaper bag for a newborn/ young baby? I’m tracking diaper wipes, diapers, bottle, change of clothes, ointment, pacifier (if used). Anything else I should consider including? </p> <p>I’ve added a link to the two sized bags and would appreciate votes and opinions. </p> <p><a href="https://www.dagnedover.com/collections/wade-diaper-tote#Storm-Large" rel="nofollow">https://www.dagnedover.com/collections/wade-diaper-tote#Storm-Large</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.dagnedover.com/collections/wade-diaper-tote#HeatherGrey-Small" rel="nofollow">https://www.dagnedover.com/collections/wade-diaper-tote#HeatherGrey-Small</a> </p>