Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Baby Bags

The time is near for me to make a very important baby purchase. The diaper bag.
Actually they call them baby bags over at Neiman Marcus and I must admit I like that better than diaper bags. For years now I assumed I would just go without a baby bag and stuff a few diapers in my purse instead. But once my best friend had a baby I realized that probably isn't the most practical idea. It turns out babies need a lot more than a couple of diapers and a travel sized pouch of wipes when you leave the house with them. So now I'm stuck trying to find a chic diaper bag that I won't mind toting around with me. I'm VERY picky with my handbags. I don't own many because I rarely find one I like. I thought the baby bag hunt would be a major struggle but luckily there are a few designers out there who were oh-so-kind to keep mothers in mind when designing a couple of their totes.


1.) Marc by Marc Jacobs Preppy Nylon Eliz-A-Baby Diaper Bag in Black
2.) Marc by Marc Jacobs Preppy Nylon Eliz-A-Baby Diaper Bag in Rootbeer
3.) Rebecca Minkoff Knocked Up Leather Diaper Bag
4.) Rebecca Minkoff Knocked Up Nylon Diaper Bag
5.) Burberry Beat Check Diaper Tote Bag

I've basically chosen 3 different bags with minor differences. Black or camel, nylon or leather. I pretty much like them all equally with the Burberry taking a slight lead. They're all very similar on the inside with the amount of pockets, etc. I assume this baby bag will take the place of my handbag and I'll carry my wallet and car keys in it instead. Exactly how long do you typically carry a diaper bag? I literally have no clue. Just curious.
So which of the five shall I choose? I've been searching for a while now and these are definitely my top picks. Maybe someone who loves me very much will surprise me with one for Christmas!

7 comments:

  1. As soon as I saw them, I liked the Burberry one the best! The black Marc Jacobs is my second fav. All of them are cute, though, so you'll be a stylish mama no matter which one you choose!

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    1. I love the Burberry too! Of course, the most expensive.

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  2. I still carry a baby bag, but don't always take it out of the car anymore. It has evolved since Mason was born, to the diapers, snacks, and toy bag. It is like a giant purse of baby fun. I would go with the bag with the most inside pockets and is the biggest. I like to keep things organized and easy to find. I carry the timi and leslie hannah bag for reference.

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    1. Good to know! I assume I'll carry it for quite a while and use it for every baby we have. I've already decided that after I'm done with it, it will make a great travel bag. I like to carry the biggest purse I own when I fly. I'm sure you can relate since you travel so much!

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  3. Oh girl-- that Burberry one is it!! I carried one for a little over 2 yrs. Then you can downsize after you don't need all the stuff little babies need. Like J. Sperry says it will evolve in to other items.

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    1. It is pretty fab right? And not just for a baby bag! I can totally rationalize the splurge if I'm going to be carrying it for 2 years!! Thanks girl!

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