https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:52:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-carry-a-purse-and-a-diaper-bag#post-571264 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 16:52:39 +0000 duckduckkristen 571264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For the first few months I had a diaper bag and a purse. Then I switched to just a large purse with some diapers in it. Now, at 9 months I'm switching to a diaper bag with a wristlet since I have to carry around toys, bottles, and food. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-carry-a-purse-and-a-diaper-bag#post-571241 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 16:17:19 +0000 heffalump 571241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I need both. But I have medical supplies, meds, my phone, wallet, keys, etc. </p> <p>I used to just put these things in the diaper bag, but then when dh would take her he'd just grab the diaper bag and go.... With all my stuff. I can't be without my medical supplies, so I needed my stuff to have it's own home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-carry-a-purse-and-a-diaper-bag#post-571234 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 16:14:54 +0000 prettylizy 571234@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When she was younger, I would just carry a diaper bag and use it as my purse. Now that I don't need to haul as much crap around with me everywhere, I just throw a diaper, some wipes and a few toys and snacks in my bag because it's big enough. I usually keep the diaper bag in the car in case I need a backup outfit, more diapers etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-carry-a-purse-and-a-diaper-bag#post-571230 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 16:13:04 +0000 Ra 571230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nana87: Good point! I teach so I am always lugging in papers, lesson materials, etc. in the morning. I didn't even think about that! I would drop of the diaper bag with LO, so I would still need a purse for the rest of the day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-carry-a-purse-and-a-diaper-bag#post-571135 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 14:55:12 +0000 hummusgirl 571135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I kind of regret getting a diaper bag because so far I rarely use it (LO is almost 5 months). The diaper bag has a ton of little pockets and stuff was getting lost in it. I ended up buying one of these diaper changing kits (link below) and just shoving it in an old Longchamp bag. I find it a lot easier! </p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Skip-Hop-Jonathan-Changing-Station/dp/B005PNHWFS/ref=sr_1_2?s=baby-products&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1361130797&#038;sr=1-2&#038;keywords=skip+hop+diaper+changing+kit" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Skip-Hop-Jonathan-Changing-Station/dp/B005PNHWFS/ref=sr_1_2?s=baby-products&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1361130797&#038;sr=1-2&#038;keywords=skip+hop+diaper+changing+kit</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-carry-a-purse-and-a-diaper-bag#post-571097 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 14:14:10 +0000 nana87 571097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>do you normally carry a lot of stuff with you to/from work? i don't have a baby yet, but i use a tote-bag sized purse every day to carry papers, books, etc with me to/from work, and then switch to a small purse or wristlet when i go out socially or for errands. i'm sure that when we do have a baby, i'll still need a purse on top of a diaper bag for when i need to carry more than just my wallet/keys/phone but don't need to bring diapers, wipes, etc. i mean, i can't imagine not having a larger sized purse, unless i was a sahm or always worked at home, because there are times i'll go out without the baby and need to carry more than what can fit in a wristlet, and it'd be a pain in the butt to empty the baby stuff out of a diaper bag to carry my own stuff instead </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-carry-a-purse-and-a-diaper-bag#post-571091 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 14:05:10 +0000 lovehoneybee 571091@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use a diaper bag and throw in my makeup necessities bag, a wallet, keys and phone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-carry-a-purse-and-a-diaper-bag#post-571089 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 14:03:44 +0000 lavender 571089@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just a diaper bag w/my wristlet, cell and keys. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-carry-a-purse-and-a-diaper-bag#post-571037 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:48:20 +0000 PurpleUnicorn 571037@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>depends where i am going and what i need to bring. though i often do because both can hook onto my mommy hook on the stroller. if i just going out for a short time, i may just bring my wallet and phone and put them in diaper bag. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-carry-a-purse-and-a-diaper-bag#post-571035 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:45:45 +0000 mrskc 571035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just carry a diaper bag. My diaper bag has a front pocket that I put my wallet, phone and keys in. I do take a regular purse to work and when I go out with out DS. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-carry-a-purse-and-a-diaper-bag#post-570968 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 11:41:56 +0000 sera_87 570968@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My purse is big enough to do double duty (prebaby it fit a bottle of wine fer crying out loud). Ithrow in some dipes, a package of travel wipes and a toy &amp; we're all set. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-carry-a-purse-and-a-diaper-bag#post-570965 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 11:41:52 +0000 matador84 570965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the Timi and Leslie bag which includes a clutch. It's a huge save on space! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-carry-a-purse-and-a-diaper-bag#post-570959 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 11:38:49 +0000 Bao 570959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only carry a diaper bag. If I'm not with LO I just have my wallet/clutch. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-carry-a-purse-and-a-diaper-bag#post-570957 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 11:37:35 +0000 regberadaisy 570957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only carry a diaper bag. My diaper bag has a mommy compartment so I put my wallet, keys &amp; cell in there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-carry-a-purse-and-a-diaper-bag#post-570947 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 11:24:40 +0000 BelugaBean 570947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At the beginning when I felt like she needed a lot more, I carried both. Now I just carry one (it's been a larger purse lately) with the bare essentials of what she'll need in it unless we're going to be gone for a long time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-carry-a-purse-and-a-diaper-bag#post-570945 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 11:22:53 +0000 littlek 570945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It depends whether I carry just the diaper bag or both... but I do like having a larger purse now that I have a LO. FYI, I love this purse, you can't go wrong with MK! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-carry-a-purse-and-a-diaper-bag#post-570937 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 11:17:48 +0000 Ra 570937@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been drooling over this MK bag (in luggage) for a few days now. I am really, really considering purchasing it.</p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/michael-michael-kors-jet-set-saffiano-top-zip-tote-navy" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/michael-michael-kors-jet-set-saffiano-top-zip-tote-navy</a></p> <p>However, it is a pricey bag and we have a baby coming in early July. Do people usually carry a purse AND a diaper bag? Or will I most likely just be toting around the diaper bag and a wallet/wristlet? Is it worth it to buy a new purse with a LO on the way? Or should I wait until the baby is a little older (and doesn't need as much stuff) to splurge on a new bag? </p>