Comments on: Ten backpacks that can be used as diaper bags

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 20:48:00 +0000

Ohhhhh great idea to use a backpack instead of a purse. I read somewhere that the average purse is 8 lbs and women do so much damage to their backs by hauling them around. I can’t even imagine what the weight of an average diaper bag would be with all of the baby stuff in it!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 20:47:00 +0000

You were so wise not to even register for a diaper bag! Some of the pockets would be helpful but honesty I don’t mind not having them with my backpack! I’m thankful there’s a compartment in the front for my cell phone and lipgloss but everything else I just throw in the main area. Other people are probably way more organized than I am, though!

Also, Lily Jade bags are gorgeous and I am sad that I am not a bijillionaire.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 20:46:00 +0000

Ohhhh you could totally use the one I have for a gym bag. I love it!

By: Gretchen Braun

Gretchen Braun — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 13:41:00 +0000

I don’t need a diaper bag, but I feel like I could use these as gym bags! These are all so cute and functional..thanks for sharing!

By: Natalie @ Never Serious Blog

Natalie @ Never Serious Blog — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 17:52:00 +0000

YESSSSSSS girl YES. I didn’t register for a diaper bag, because I thought the prices were outrageous, and because I thought it would be hard to anticipate diaper bag “needs” as a first time mom who was cloth diapering. For the first few weeks when I lugged around every baby item we own, I just used a tote bag we had, and now I just use a small black Jansport backpack or sometimes just the Skip Hop changing station if we’re running in and out of a store or somewhere quickly. I do think it helps to (like you said) invest in a GOOD backpack that won’t fall apart, and compartments are helpful. The one we use is duarable and great quality, but unfortunately doesn’t have any pockets or compartments inside, which would help with the classic diaper bag chaos. We’ll probably be upgrading soon because of it!

HOWEVER – if someone wanted to loan me a couple hundred bucks for a Lilly Jade…that would be okay. Are those not the most beautiful bags EVERR?

By: popcorn sami

popcorn sami — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 14:18:00 +0000

I have been carrying a diaper bag with me all through college, and now as a teacher I went back to carrying a backpack! SO convenient! Also, after an unfortunate incident where all of my purses were in a container that got moldy in the basement, I invested in a tinier kavu backpack as my permanent purse. Out of place sometimes but so worth it!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 04:15:00 +0000

YES! Total game changer here, too. I love the backpack I have and now just need to sell my Kate Spade diaper bag…

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 04:14:00 +0000

Ohhhh I love the idea of a messenger bag! Well done! 🙂

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 04:14:00 +0000

Ohhhh good call!!

By: Mar

Mar — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 18:15:00 +0000

A practical diaper bag is a must! Instead of spending a ton of money on a bag that was designed specifically as a diaper bag, I went to MEC (Canada’s version of REI) and picked up a messenger bag. Its stylish and not girly (important for my husband) and once babe grows out of it, we can use it as her overnight bag or carryon.