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I wish I got a Lily Jade with DD1 so I could have justified the cost later to use with DD2!

I got the Degraw Street diaper bag organizer from State bags and put it in a black canvas backpack I already had. My husband loves carrying it, but he's still in the proud new dad phase it's super neutral and streamlined, and it's easy to put it in a tote bag or something if need be.

@MrsBrewer: I use mine all of the time with two kids who are now almost 5 years old and 2 years old.

@MrsBrewer: Found the JJB outlet site. http://www.baby-gear-outlet.com/

There's a pretty big following but they post new items every Monday at 6pm PST. You can snatch up some great items if you set your alarm. Yeah, there are JJB fans. But I think there have been some newer prints so the older prints might not be scooped up as fast. I wouldn't say JJB is as bad as Tula.

My JJB collection is a bit much so I'm not buying anymore. I actually need to post on the classifieds some of the bags I need to sell.

@MrsBrewer: I used my regular North Face backpack for a while with DS and I didn't like it. Everything falls to the bottom and I would have to take it all out to find what I needed.

I just bought the Skip Hop Forma. I haven't gotten it yet/used it, but it will be for baby #2 and DS (3 years old, potty trained). I know two other moms of two that raved about it, and I like that it's wider (so not super tall) so that I won't have to take everything out to find what I need. The black is simple, but not boring, and I like that it has the option to clip to the stroller.

I have been using a cheap over the shoulder backpack from Amazon that I think was recommended here (or on the blog) for DS, but it won't be big enough for an infant/2 kids:

I bought a backpack from Little Bright Studio (not meant to be a diaper bag), and I LOVE IT!! And, coincidentally, the back pocket is the perfect size to fit our portable potty training toilet (the potette plus).

i have 2 back packs and i love them both for different reasons. i have a JJB be right back and it is awsome, but when i pack it full and need to wear it for a long period, i don't find it comfortable. for shorter trips and when i drop it in the stroller part of the time, i love it tons.

I also have a Leke backpack, which i find more comfortable. and it is bigger. so i use when i have both kids and will be out for the day.

https://www.amazon.ca/Lekebaby-Unisex-Backpack-Stroller-Changing/dp/B01F4RQM9G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496370068&sr=8-1&keywords=leke+diaper+backpack

@Mrs. Pickle: I noticed it was on the smaller side, but I don't load up the diaper bag. LO never needed an extra pair of clothes, so of course baby # 2 is going to need a really stuffed & stocked bag. lol

DH and I got our baby a personalized PBK backpack (like the normal adult size one) as his daycare bag bc we have to send the kitchen sink with him everyday and we have both been surprised by how comfy it is! We use it as a diaper bag all the time on the weekends. The SkipHop messenger is still our go-to - we keep diapers and wipes and spare clothes in it and it lives in the car at all times - but when we need a backpack the PBK thing has been really great. When we use the backpack I just use small packing cubes. One for spare clothes, one for diapering stuff, and a small insulated bag for drinks and snacks. The changing pad thing isn't a factor for us because we actually like carrying chux pads with us for changing on the go.