How big should a diaper bag be?

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BRITTLE

Hello all. I was wondering how necessary is a "diaper bag"? I have a large purse that measures 15X11X2 so I was wondering if I could fit all my baby's essentials in that? I don't want to have to carry a purse AND a diaper bag. I like the nooks and crannys of diaper bags, but I'm not a fan of the prints/sizes. So, are those dimensions big enough and does not having the bottle holders and thousands of pockets horribly necessary?

I also plan on buying a bigger bag for overnight visits to my parents and in-laws and for that I was thinking the SKIP HOP backpack...it's a child's backpack primarily designed for a preschooler age child and is so cute, but i was wondering if it could double as a overnight bag for baby and possibly his hospital bag?

What do you ladies use? And what do your husbands use? Do they mind carrying around a purse diaper bag or should he have his own bag, too? So many questions, but this our first...can you tell?! haha

Answer
Your purse will do fine. I have one nappy bag which I used for about 2 months. It was too big! All I've used since are large handbags. With my oldest son I did use a little bottle bag that I'd pop a bottle into and then into the handbag. Otherwise spare clothes, nappies, wipes etc all went into my handbag. If you are only going out for a short period of time a few nappies, small wipes etc fit fine in a handbag.

When we had our second son I did use a kids backpack for a little while but soon swapped back to a handbag. My husband usually used this if he was alone (rarely) with our oldest son. We do use it for overnight visits to see my parents. It should also be perfectly fine for a hospital bag for your son.

Edit- Also one little tip is to keep a couple of nappies, spare clothes etc in a box in your car. That way if you do need more they are still pretty handy but it saves you the trouble of lugging them around.

Mums! Recommend me a nice diaper/nappy/changing bag?

Ms_S

Here are the requirements;
1) I live in Greece, so I have to be able to buy it online from a site that ships internationally
2) I want something pretty, I dont want to carry around something with Elmo or Minnie Mouse on it for the next year or so
3) I prefer the TOTE style
4) Something that is practical and has compartments and pockets.

Thanks ladies! If you can recommend me something with these requirements I salute you!!

Answer
Go to www.babiesrus.com.....They have a wide selection of diaper bags, from messenger/tote style like u wish, or even backpack style, which I have....I have the Eddie Bauer "Mercer Heritage" backpack diaper bag.....It is awesome, due to having many compartments, even bottle slots that are insulated on the inside, to keep bottles either cool or warm, has a changing pad,you name it!!! It comes in a neutral, khaki color (I am like u! Did not want any cartoon characters on it at all....Something that I could use for a very long time with my son*), and also, u can order it online......Now, since you prefer a tote style diaper bag, Eddie Bauer offers the "Weekender Bag".....It is stylish, streamlined, and definetily has lot's of storage, including a diaper changing pad! And it is great for the hubby too, since it is not feminine at all for him to carry!!!! Make sure to check out this site that I provided above....I am sure u will find something there that will fit ur needs, and those of ur baby!!!! This store has met most of my baby's needs, and I highly recommend it especially for diaper bags cuz they have such a WIDE selection of them!!! Have fun shopping!!!! =)

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