Let me tell ya why these are the three diaper bags that won my heart…
I’ve been getting a lot of questions about diaper bags lately, so I figured it was about time to do a dedicated post on them! The truth is guys, I’ve had a really hard time finding a diaper bag that I liked. Mostly because the majority of diaper bags look like… well, diaper bags. And that just isn’t the look I’ve personally been going for. I wanted a bag that looked like a normal handbag but that had the functionality and convenience of a diaper bag. Know what I mean?
After lots of searching and even a bit of buying/returning, these are the three I ended up with: the brown leather Lily Jade ‘Madeline’ bag, the ‘pop of color’ tomato red Kate Spade bag (last seen here), and the black polka dot Kate Spade bag. I got the Kate Spade bags on sale a couple months ago for more than half off their typical price. That’s definitely the only reason I could justify buying two! Kate Spade has tons of really cute diaper bags right now (loving this one). I personally steered away from the open-top ‘tote’ style though, for fear that if there wasn’t a zipper, the moment I bent over all my stuff would come flying out.
I wanted to share the inside of all these bags with you as well, since that’s definitely one of the make or break factors in a diaper bag – at least in my opinion. I also wanted to share a few additional favorites of mine that I contemplated buying. You can shop the rest of my picks at the bottom of the post!
Admittedly you guys, all of these bags are a bit of an investment – at least compared to what I’m typically willing to pay for one item. But I figured that for something that is going to become your staple handbag, it would be worth it to invest in a quality product that you really love, amiright?
I’m dying to hear YOUR opinions on diaper bags. Are they worth investing in? What style are YOU personally looking for in a D-bag?
(Ewwww – note to self: don’t refer to diaper bags as D-bags. Kinda funny, but def inapprops.)
Lily Jade ‘Madeline’ Bag, c/o – Buy Here
Kate Spade Diaper Bag (no longer available) – Love this ‘pop of color’ version as well
Kate Spade Diaper Bag (no longer available) – Would totally buy this similar version.
OTHER FAVES…
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Thanks for weighing in!
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I love the black Rebecca Minkoff bag.
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Love the Kate Spades! A definite perk of getting a non-diaper-bag-looking diaper bag is you can get life-long use out of it (says the girl without kids). I found the perfect Coach “work tote” a couple years ago only to find out it was actually a diaper bag. Didn’t stop me from using it – the storage is amazing on this thing! So there’s a double whammy for moms who plan to swap out Huggies for laptops in the same bag down the road 🙂
I spent so much time the last pregnancy trying to find a diaper bag that functioned, but also that Derek wouldn’t be completely embarrassed carrying if he had to. But the truth is, I hate my old diaper bag, and am totally wanting a nice one like one of these for the next one. Derek never changes Kyle when we’re in public anyways, and I always wind up carrying it myself, so it was just dumb to get a cheap $20 one that I carried all the time and hated. Baby #2 is getting spoiled is all I’m saying!
Paige
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Love love these! I’m not a mom yet (or a mom to be yet) but I spend a lot of time with moms and little ones. This bag (http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/danzo-baby-hobo-diaper-bag/3402187?origin=related-3402187-0-3-3-4-DL_also_viewed&PageCategoryId=PP) is one that I have seen/heard amazing things about. Great clear/labeled inside pouches and tons of space all while being chic!
Diaper bags were the woooooorst thing for me to pick out while preggo. I ended up with a dumb typical diaper bag (it was a d-bag haha) and I stopped using it cuz it made my outfits suck. I later found and bought a diaper bag that looks more like a bag I would wear sans baby. I think the bags you’ve chosen so far look perfect, functional and cute. I’ve told all my newly preggo friends it’s worth dropping some dough on a bag you’ll love long time…. Btw you crack Me up everyday and you are a beautiful preggo lady! Good luck with baby I can’t wait to see pics of the little dude!
The brown Lily Jade is just gorgeous! Defo worth investing in as you won’t use a normal hand bag for a long time so you may was well pack your keys & lippy along with nappies & rattles in a stylish bag! Enjoy! Ax
Those bags all look so nice.
Loving your choices! I didn’t even know Rebecca Minkoff made diaper bags!
I adore my black Skip Hop Versa with gold hardware: http://www.target.com/p/skip-hop-versa-expandable-diaper-bag-black/-/A-13025466?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=%7C13025466&CPNG=Baby&kpid=13025466&LID=PA&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=13025466&gclid=CMq04JW2sb0CFU1bfgodpBkAMg
For $70 at Target it’s amazing! I love all of the pockets and gusset zipper that make it expandable. We traveled with this bag as my carry on and it really held everything!
Love Kate Spade! 🙂 They’re all lovely
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Remember hubby may be carrying it too! I’d go with the brown leather or something simple. He may look silly with a polka dot bag
Classiest diaper bags I’ve ever seen. I don’t have a baby yet but I’m noting where to find diaper bags when the time comes lol…