Just curious because I see a lot of pricey bags in the diaper bag thread. I personally spend only $25 on my bag. I wouldnt spend more than $50 maximum.
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We spent just under $50, which was more than I had planned on, but we got a $130 diaper bag so I felt like it was a good deal. My original plan was to cash in my credit card rewards for Zappos gift cards and pay just a little bit of difference, but then MIL gave us store credit at Vera Bradley that I felt like I should use. I wish I had the resources to spend tons of money on a diaper bag!
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I think it depends on if you're a person that likes to have more than one bag or if you want to have one bag you will use daily for a couple years. If you're replacing a bargain bag all the time, then it may not be such a bargain, but it could be a good excuse to switch it up with a new one
I'm going to vote 150-200, because you can get a great, high quality bag that will last. I won't have the budget to spend more than that & while they might be awesome, I don't think you're gaining much as far as quality at that point.
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I originally bought a Petunia Pickle Bottom bag on sale for $180. I must have lost my mind. Anyways, i returned it a couple of days later and use a North Face computer bag that i got for $35. I also use a Jujube wristlet that fits diaper essentials and shove it into my handbag. No matter how nice a bag is, i still think it looks like a diaper bag!
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I would spend no more than $50
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No more than $100.
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@caffeinated: Haha your post made me laugh out loud.
@mrs. bird: True I guess, but some "bargaing" bags do last very long too. It depends on the brand, and the fabric and construction or the bag.
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It is not in my budget to spend more than 50$.. if someone were to get me a more expensive one, I wouldn't say no
but we just don't have the moola for expensive bags, unfortunately! Someday...
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I would have to say $200+ . If I really loved a bag and it happened to cost over $200, I would buy it.I would also buy a $25 bag if I really loved it. If it is something I am wearing often and I will enjoy it - I dont mind spending the $$
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Well I did spend over 200 soo....
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I spent over $200 on both mine and my husband's bags. I'd buy mine again in a heartbeat, and my husband does enjoy using his, though he doesn't have the kiddo as often as I do. But both of our bags should last multiple pregnancies and will likely be passed on to other family members at some point. Personally, I cannot wait until I can downsize into a purse sized bag or not have to carry one at all.
I think it really just depends on the individual. I know lots of people who use old book bags and also people who have spent $500+ on a bag. I'm guessing if you're the kind of person who doesn't like to spend hundreds on your every day purse, you're definetly not going to spend it on a diaper bag.
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$50,which is more then I spent. Its a bag that gets a lot of use so I understand wanting a nice one.... to a point.
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$150. I'd get a Kate Spade diaper bag during one of their sales for $150 or less, or use my large Longchamp with an diaper bag insert organizer.
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I'd spend $200+. I carry nice bags in general and wanted a nice bag. Plus, you carry diapers for a couple of years, so it's worth it to have something I like. I budget in many areas of my life, but I always carry a nice bag. I have two diaper bags: a kate spade and a petunia pickle bottom, plus we registered DH for a diaper dude
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I spent $170 I think?
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My budget was $200. I like nice handbags so I wanted a nice diaper bag as well. I got my at the Kate Spade outlet for $125 so I was happy.
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I think I'd spend around $200 max. I got my PPB for just under $100 and was really pleased with that as a deal! The T&L one is a gift so...
I think it depends on how much you will use the diaper bag and if in general your handbag/purse is important to you. I know most moms just end up using their diaper bags as their one-and-only-bag for close to 2 years. I love a good purse/bag waaay too much to be schlepping [what I'd consider] an eyesore for that long. I know I'll be out and about with the bag & stroller all the time so it was important to me that I have something I liked. I also have friends who could care less about what the diaper bag looked like and would carry all their stuff in a grocery bag for all it mattered, it didn't mean anything to them. -
I'd spend about $50, preferably less!
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Mine was around $150, but it was A) a gift and B) actually a camera bag so it's getting a lot of use. Also, it's adorable.
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I voted $150-$200 because I've spent that much. Bags are important to me! When I was a SAHM that was my splurge for myself since I used it every single day. I didn't buy work clothes, shoes, or bags for two years.
My everyday bag is currently a large Longchamp tote. I used it a few times as a diaper bag and I regret it because ONE leaky bottle and bag it was in caused a huge water stain that I have never been able to get rid of fully (my bag is chocolate brown). This is why I tell my mommy-to-be friends to NEVER use their everyday bags as diaper bags and to find a diaper bag that is very structured and stays standing when you set it down.
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@mrs. wagon: Oh the horror! That's a big fear of why I wouldn't want to use my LV Neverfull, even though people tell me it makes a great diaper bag. I'd be so pissed at myself if I ruined it with a leaky bottle, or worse yet, a diaper!
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Mine was $89.
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@shopaholic: yep.... any time I hear of someone buying a neverfull or using the one they have as a diaper bag I cringe a little. Honestly, I am the neatest, most careful person ever and just ONE moment by someone else not being careful with the way a bottle was placed in my bag (when my baby was freaking out and someone else was trying to help out by packing up my bottle) and my $170 Longchamp was basically ruined. Can't imagine how I'd feel if it was an LV!!!!!!
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Weeeeellll, I'm only 12 weeks and I've already bought two Kate Spade diaper bags. I think I was just excited about being pregs. But I'm looking forward to using both!
DH was kinda like, " explain to me why you need two expensive diaper bags?"
And I was like, um..... They're adorable?
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I was going to buy a cheap one,... then ended up getting nothing.
Finally at 5 months pp I realized I needed a purse that was suitable for diapers as well--I needed to feel professional and put together when out. I ended up budgeting $200 for a bag and may have gone over if I had found one but lucked out with one under $150.I use it every day and it actually helped my self esteem. Some of the best money I've spent!
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@Anagram: Perfectly good reason!
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Yeah, my jaw kind of dropped when I was looking through the diaper bag thread. Those are some really pricey bags! I don't know, I guess I just don't "get" the value of a $400 purse, but I have several friends who love them. I guess maybe if I had the cash, I'd feel differently, though.
ETA: FWIW, my wardrobe still mostly consists of F21 and Old Navy. So...
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More than $200 if I was in love with the bag!
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@Anagram: Lucky! My DH would have said "explain to me why you need a diaper bag?" Men!!
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I have a Kate spade. I think it cost 250ish?
Back when I was single and childless I bought a Gucci diaper bag for 900 bucks.
I kept it for a couple of years in my closet, realized how sad and pathetic I was and returned it.
Luckily Neiman Marcus had a great return policy.
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Our main diaper bag was around $60 including a monogram. Honestly, that was pushing it for me. I'd rather spend less than $50. I also have a Vera Bradley diaper bag with the changing pad that I found for $20 at a consignment store.
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My Storksak was around $200. I used it for both girls though... I even used it as a regular work bag sometimes in between kids. Right now I'm using my Rebecca Minkoff MAM (worth $550 i think?) as semi-diaper bag. My youngest is 18 months now so she doesn't need much. I keep things in the car/stroller and carry around a separate snack bag.
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I'd pay for what I want. I have a coach I got on sale for $89, and a Mia Bossi on sale for $200. I also bought DH a ppb Scout for $200. They're all quality leather bags. I love me some bags!
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I love carrying a beautiful purse so it was worth it to me to get a diaper bag I would love since I didn't think I'd be able to carry a purse anymore! I found a Storksak that I loved and bought it on sale for under $200 but I was willing to pay up to $300 if I found something more expensive.
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I said $150-$200. I've always had a thing for more expensive purses, so I guess I don't see this as being much different.
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Since it's something I'll use everyday for at least two years (or even longer, depending on if we have another kid), I splurged on a nicer, more expensive bag.
I'm going to vote 150-200, because you can get a great, high quality bag that will last. I won't have the budget to spend more than that & while they might be awesome, I don't think you're gaining much as far as quality at that point.
but we just don't have the moola for expensive bags, unfortunately! Someday...
I kept it for a couple of years in my closet, realized how sad and pathetic I was and returned it.Reply
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