My husband and I are expecting our first child in September. As we have been discussing babygear, we both agreed that we would like a diaperbag that is a backpack because we think it is most practical for both of us (as it will give us our arms free). Does anyone have a suggestion of a backpack diaperbag that they have used?
Thanks for all your help!
Missy
We have the black BabyBjorn diaper bag back pack and love it... it is very roomy, great for vacations!
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2648794
It is much more resonably priced now. Good luck and congratulations on your baby!!!!!!!!!!
Our babysherpa bag is virtually indestructible. We love it.
Good luck. MJ
I used Petunia Picklebottom bags (pricey, but work well.) You can also try to go to bags.com and find a cute backpack type bag and use it as a diaper bag.
Good luck.
Petunia Pickle Bottom diaper (the square ones) bags are awesome. They include straps for them to be backpacks or regular carrying bags. They also include a changing pad which is attached the bag but can be separated for washing. I love the fact that there is a zipper so that none of my baby's small items fall out. A little pricey, but a GREAT investment. My sister-in-law has used her for all three of her children!
REI makes a great one, we have used that brand for all three kids. The big advantage of the backpack is having the ability to be completely handsfree without a bag on your shoulder swinging around while you deal with a baby. We have also used more traditional diaper bags ocassionally, but I always end up going back to the backpack. Also, its a very neutral bag, not so feminine like the Petunia Pickle bottom ones. And when it gets dirty, you just throw it in the wash.
I love my babybjorn backpack! I found mine on ebay for cheaper than in the stores.
I have had many, mothership, petunia pickle bottom, back packs, my favorite has been skip hop sling bags! Great storage, color designs or just plain fabric, check out skip hop online, I think it is a great bag for hands free and both parents!
We bought a Baby Bjorn backpack diaper bag 5 years ago and it has lasted through our 2 girls. They are now 5 and 2 1/2, and the diaper bag is in excellent shape!
Good luck,
Cathy
Pottery Barn has one that my friend loves.
I got the one step ahead diaper bag/back pack. I loved it. Well worth $80. with my other children i got the $20 ones but had to buy several of them- they didnt last. I was very sad when someone stole my diaper bag at Spring hill mall.
Mine is from the Gap, but I bought it online 5 years ago. They may still sell one.
I just got a Skip Hop Via Backpack because I have 2 kids now and needed more room. It's great and has plenty of room. My only complaint is that it doesn't have a cell phone pocket which I would like. It also has clips on the straps to attach to a stroller. That was very important to me as I have a side by side double stroller. I used to have a Petunia Picklebottom, which was great but don't get the silk material, get the laminate type nylon because the silk started ripping after about 6 months. Nordstrom is awesome and took it back with a full refund but I was still pissed that my $155 dollar diaper bag fell apart. My friend has the pottery barn one that can be a back pack or a messenger bag and she really likes it.
I love my skip hop bag....check them out!
I have the backpack style bag from One step ahead. And it is HUGE! It's great when we have an all day outing, I have three kids and I can take a change of clothes for each, diapers for the baby, snacks and toys. And I can actually find everything. For me this is not a daily diaper bag. I have four other diaper bags that I use daily and I don't like any enough to recommend. Good luck with your hunt!
What we have done for all the kids born in my family for the last 10 years is the backpack diaper bag from Lands End. It it great for men and women to carry! We have our last name stiched on it and my husband is a huge White Sox fan it's black and grey and it hols everything for our daughter. Best by far around. My sister still uses hers when kids are sleeping over a grandma's house to pack their clothes. Good luck check it out!
We got the JEEP backpack and it just stunk. Fell apart quickly.
The Urban Backpack Diaper Bag - by One Step Ahead - onestepahead.com
By far the best. And a good price!
I use the Land's End Backpack diaper bag and love it.