https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:42:02 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-your-diaper-bag-and-was-it-worth-it/page/3#post-1504343 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 11:57:21 +0000 shopaholic 1504343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pepper: Me too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-your-diaper-bag-and-was-it-worth-it/page/2#post-1504332 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 11:53:54 +0000 Mrs. Bee 1504332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I live in the city and didn't really need a diaper bag since we always had our stroller and were near home. A backpack was actually best for me. But if I lived in a driving city, then I would most definitely have needed a diaper bag. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-your-diaper-bag-and-was-it-worth-it/page/2#post-1504313 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 11:48:39 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1504313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Panda: :) I think the versa trumps most other diaper bags out there in terms of function and style. I love that bag! For me personally, it was a little too small to carry two kids worth of stuff though... so just a consideration if you are thinking ahead. It's perfect for one kid though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-your-diaper-bag-and-was-it-worth-it/page/2#post-1504302 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 11:45:13 +0000 Mrs.Panda 1504302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. High Heels: That's what I thought! I totally read your post :] is it weird I was basing a lot of the criteria on what you wrote? And I totally already had the Versa on my Amazon wishlist because of it. Thanks for your reply! And digging is not a dealbreaker for me, either. I dig already in my cavernous bags so I am very used to it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-your-diaper-bag-and-was-it-worth-it/page/2#post-1504287 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 11:38:21 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1504287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Panda: I wrote a post recently about the characteristics I'd want in a perfect diaper bag - <a href="http://www.hellobee.com/2014/03/06/my-perfect-diaper-bag/" rel="nofollow">http://www.hellobee.com/2014/03/06/my-perfect-diaper-bag/</a> - that vera bradley sounds like it has a lot of my checkboxes marked off! i like that it has easy accessible outside pockets, long straps, a zippered top, is made of easily wipeable material, and has a long strap so you can wear it crossbody or over your shoulder. The only thing is that it seems deep so you might have to do some digging to get to stuff, but that's not a dealbreaker. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-your-diaper-bag-and-was-it-worth-it/page/2#post-1504227 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 11:22:27 +0000 Mrs.Panda 1504227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You ladies are all so helpful. What do you think of this Vera Bradley bag? It turns into a backpack but it can be a cross body or shoulder bag/arm bag too. </p> <p><a href="http://www.verabradley.com/product/Category/Mom-and-Baby/Convertible-Baby-Bag/1001751/defaultColorVariantId/176925/pc/638/c/0/sc/643/p/1001751.uts" rel="nofollow">http://www.verabradley.com/product/Category/Mom-and-Baby/Convertible-Baby-Bag/1001751/defaultColorVariantId/176925/pc/638/c/0/sc/643/p/1001751.uts</a></p> <p>I have a Coach baby bag I bought from the outlet, but I don't have any LO's yet to vouch for it's use. It does look sturdy, though. The only thing is the straps may be a little thin/cutting. I'm hoping the Vera will be good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-your-diaper-bag-and-was-it-worth-it/page/2#post-1503034 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:27:09 +0000 LovelyPlum 1503034@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: yes, that. It's super informative to those of us who get the running commentary ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-your-diaper-bag-and-was-it-worth-it/page/2#post-1502916 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 20:23:07 +0000 shopaholic 1502916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another Kate Spade Stevie user here! I love that I don't mind carrying it everywhere. I'm a SAHM though, and I never use another purse anymore. I carry a ton of stuff, so I can't imagine hauling the extra weight of leather. I figure it's something I'll be carrying 7 days a week, for a couple of years, I'd better like it, and it'd be worth an investment. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-your-diaper-bag-and-was-it-worth-it/page/2#post-1502689 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 18:30:51 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1502689@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LatteLove: I bought a coach diaper bag at the outlets. I THINK I spent $180 on it. Very well could have been much less. It still looks brand new three years later, and it's huge. That was my one requirement for a bag -- I wanted a tote, and this is perfect for us. It'll easily get me through another three years of use. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-your-diaper-bag-and-was-it-worth-it/page/2#post-1502680 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 18:26:26 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 1502680@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ditto on everything! I had a leather Storksak Elizabeth that started out beautiful but got gross FAST. Not worth it. Get something wipeable? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-your-diaper-bag-and-was-it-worth-it/page/2#post-1502673 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 18:24:00 +0000 LatteLove 1502673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Stacy: I"ll look forward to hearing your report! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-your-diaper-bag-and-was-it-worth-it/page/2#post-1502654 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 18:15:24 +0000 Dandelion 1502654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LatteLove: It's an Ogio. A really nice brand. Lots of little pockets and places for everything. but, not a diaper bag, lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-your-diaper-bag-and-was-it-worth-it/page/2#post-1502653 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 18:15:09 +0000 mrs. wagon 1502653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey: Hehe nice! Yeah, I didn't want to spend so much :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-your-diaper-bag-and-was-it-worth-it/page/2#post-1502650 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 18:14:17 +0000 mrs. wagon 1502650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LatteLove: I could say so very much about diaper bags!! I'm incredibly picky when it comes to bags, and I hate switching bags, so I am constantly looking for the perfect weekend to work to travel to daddy friendly diaper bag. But everyone else has hit the nail on the head.. Leather is not only expensive, but heavy. I have a bag with leather trim but the bag itself is made of canvas, and it's very cute. But in general, nylon bags are my favorite because they are wipe able inside and out, light, and versatile. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-your-diaper-bag-and-was-it-worth-it/page/2#post-1502646 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 18:13:04 +0000 chopsuey 1502646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-KATE-SPADE-Basic-Black-Nylon-Serena-Baby-Diaper-Bag-Tote-Messenger-Bag-NWT-/141223702550" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-KATE-SPADE-Basic-Black-Nylon-Serena-Baby-Diaper-Bag-Tote-Messenger-Bag-NWT-/141223702550</a></p> <p>but $$$ :T</p> <p>you'll be the first to know if I decide to part with it!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-your-diaper-bag-and-was-it-worth-it/page/2#post-1502643 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 18:12:19 +0000 spaniellove 1502643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LatteLove: If there's a Buy Buy Baby near you they should have a diverse enough selection that you should be able to try stuffing it with maybe a blanket, a toy, something around the size/weight of a diaper or two, and a wipe case. Even if you don't like the style of the bag you'll be able to figure out the configuration you want to look for! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-your-diaper-bag-and-was-it-worth-it/page/2#post-1502641 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 18:11:47 +0000 mrs. wagon 1502641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. High Heels: black nylon ones?? I only saw the orange stripe one when I was looking!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-your-diaper-bag-and-was-it-worth-it/page/2#post-1502640 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 18:11:10 +0000 mrs. wagon 1502640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey: ah!! Well if you change your mind, DIBS. ;D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-your-diaper-bag-and-was-it-worth-it/page/2#post-1502639 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 18:10:37 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1502639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: @chopsuey: I see a ton of serena's on ebay! But I had already bought my denise, or else I totally would've jumped at the chance at your serena, chopsuey! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-your-diaper-bag-and-was-it-worth-it/page/2#post-1502637 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 18:10:24 +0000 LatteLove 1502637@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You guys are SO amazing!</p> <p>Basically, here is what I'm taking away</p> <p>1. You will only need to carry a lot of stuff for the few months, so don't get anything enormous.<br /> 2. leather bags are heavy even if they're cute, and they're hard to clean, so completely impractical<br /> 3. Use a backpack! (which is great because it goes along with my non-diaper bag preferences)</p> <p>@Dandelion: What kind of a backpack do you have? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-your-diaper-bag-and-was-it-worth-it/page/2#post-1502633 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 18:09:52 +0000 chopsuey 1502633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: I put it up on classifieds, but no one was biting and I realized that it would be good to keep for when we travel! :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-your-diaper-bag-and-was-it-worth-it/page/2#post-1502628 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 18:06:19 +0000 mrs. wagon 1502628@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey: I thought you sold the Serena?? Confession: I bought the babymel amanda I just reviewed because I wanted the Serena and there were none to be found!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-your-diaper-bag-and-was-it-worth-it/page/2#post-1502627 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 18:06:10 +0000 LatteLove 1502627@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: So smart! I should just go into a few stores and/or order online to try them out and see what I like </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-your-diaper-bag-and-was-it-worth-it/page/2#post-1502626 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 18:06:10 +0000 Boogs 1502626@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was gifted a $100 diaper bag that I'm not a fan of and it honestly never left my car because it's so bulky when filled. I usually just have a couple of extra diapers on my stroller and some wipes. Then, I toss snacks in my purse and we are set. On the off chance I need something from the diaper bag it's in the car, but I honestly never have had to do that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-your-diaper-bag-and-was-it-worth-it/page/2#post-1502611 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 18:00:25 +0000 Rockies11 1502611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littleredhairedgrl: I have a skip hop change table/diaper bag insert in it, and that makes it totally functional to use as a diaper bag, but by itself, it's def just a pure vanity bag! It depends on how much you like the look of it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-your-diaper-bag-and-was-it-worth-it/page/2#post-1502608 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 17:58:44 +0000 spaniellove 1502608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mskeee: I have one that I got because I like the print, but I'm not a fan of alllllll the outside pockets! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-your-diaper-bag-and-was-it-worth-it/page/2#post-1502598 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 17:56:17 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1502598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LatteLove: I think you'd really like Timi &amp; Leslie diaper bags. I bought maybe..3 different diaper bags and I like the t&amp;l one best. Here's a pic of mine, but it comes in many other colors (for example: brown)</p> <p>[attach=2389/14/n2nmdt.600x589.image.jpg]</p> <p>[attach=2389/14/n2nmdv.600x521.image.jpg]</p> <p>It runs about $160 and they have different style too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-your-diaper-bag-and-was-it-worth-it/page/2#post-1502592 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 17:53:59 +0000 littleredhairedgrl 1502592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mskeee: that is the one I have too for when lo comes, but was thinking it might be too large. May consider returning now that you said the pockets are too small </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-your-diaper-bag-and-was-it-worth-it/page/2#post-1502586 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 17:52:01 +0000 Rockies11 1502586@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Marc Jacobs diaper bag: <a href="http://m.nordstrom.com/s/3166879/" rel="nofollow">http://m.nordstrom.com/s/3166879/</a> and it is amazing in that it looks great and wipes down and goes with everything and I love carrying it. It iis a horrible diaper bag though. There isn't even a single pocket in it that is big enough to fit a diaper, ha ha ha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-your-diaper-bag-and-was-it-worth-it/page/2#post-1502581 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 17:50:38 +0000 mrsjyw 1502581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>another stevie user here. i don't LOVE it, but i wouldn't LOVE any diaper bag. outside of the first few months of nb-ness, i don't really find the need for a "diaper bag" all that necessary! i still use it on the wknd and such, since it's pre-packed, but honestly, i could throw everything i need in a reg purse and ds has a backpack he likes to carry around too.</p> <p>DH has a diaper dude bag that has been used a handful of times.</p> <p>I'm not a huge believer of diaper bags, but some of those you posted are gorgeous! </p>