Diaper bag quandries .....

Hey mommas! I need some been there, done that advice from ya'll!
We are due June 1st with twins, and I have a soon to be 2 year old. I have no idea how I'm going to schlepp around all this STUFF for all of my small children! (I also have a 13 year old)

The 2 year old is still in diapers, and we are cloth diapering. I also carry snacks for her, as well as a change of clothes, books, toys, etc.
I'm contemplating having 2 diaper bags .... one for the twins, and one for Rachel. I don't want anything huge and bulky, but still need enough room to carry everything!!


Anyone have any advice? I'm contemplating a Skip Hop for the twins, and maybe for Rachel as well.

 

QUOTE(DiannaK @ Mar 24 2008, 12:05 PM) [snapback]684268[/snapback]
Hey mommas! I need some been there, done that advice from ya'll!
We are due June 1st with twins, and I have a soon to be 2 year old. I have no idea how I'm going to schlepp around all this STUFF for all of my small children! (I also have a 13 year old)

The 2 year old is still in diapers, and we are cloth diapering. I also carry snacks for her, as well as a change of clothes, books, toys, etc.
I'm contemplating having 2 diaper bags .... one for the twins, and one for Rachel. I don't want anything huge and bulky, but still need enough room to carry everything!!
Anyone have any advice? I'm contemplating a Skip Hop for the twins, and maybe for Rachel as well.


After trying to schlep around stuff for the twins yesterday (just for the day - a couple outfit changes, bottles, diapers, etc.) in a normal size diaper bag, I have come to the conclusion that I need at MUCH bigger diaper bag for day trips and overnights. I just ordered the Skip Hop Duo Double because I heard such good things about it from women on this site. I'll have to let you know how it works out. But I would definitely say that you at least want a very large diaper bag.

 

Skip Hop Double is great!

 

I really fought the idea of the Skip Hop Duo Double. I thought I would never need something that big. So I got a large Lands End diaper bag and quickly found out that it didn't cut it all. I went and ordered a Skip Hop and have loved it ever since! Great bag!

 

Love the skip hop duo double. Can't say enough good about it worth every last penny!

 

I like the One Step Ahead Overnight bag. It says it's big enough for twins and it is! It retails under $30 and is a very nice, well made bag. We love it and get compliments all the time .

 

i have a skip hop duo double AND a spark one that is from target that is basically just like the skip hop duo as far as i can tell and i love them both

i choose which to take depending on where we're going and how long we'll be there

 

I have 6 month old twins and an 18 month old. I bought the SkipHop Duo Double and I wouldn't have it any other way! I love how roomy it is and how I can cram as much stuff as I can possibly think of and then some! :lol: It's durable and cute so I don't really think you can go wrong with that!

 

I started with a regular diaper bag from Target, and I quickly changed to using a backpack. It's huge, leaves both my hands free and is comfortable on my back.

 

After buying a Lands End bag that got moldy in the bottle pockets I came here asking for a nice big bag for airline travel with 10 mo twins and a 3 year old. I got a suggestion for this and although a bit pricey, I can fit the kitchen sink in it!!

 

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After buying a Lands End bag that got moldy in the bottle pockets I came here asking for a nice big bag for airline travel with 10 mo twins and a 3 year old. I got a suggestion for this and although a bit pricey, I can fit the kitchen sink in it!!

no, no no :icon_biggrin: :icon_biggrin:
You were NOT supposed to talk about the Ju Ju Be!! No store in my area carries them, at least not the backpack!
I looked at the messenger bag, and just couldn't see paying $118 for a diaper bag ... the store did not have the backpack.
I think they are utterly gorgeous! I don't mind paying big money, IF it holds up, and meets my needs.

I think I am going to try and talk my husband into stopping by a store today that is supposed to carry the Skip Hops .....

 

Like pp said, I also bought a Spark bag by Skip Hop, which was made for and carried by Target. I carry this for errands, going to the dr. or when we're grabbing lunch/dinner. I take the One Step Ahead for longer trips. Having the two for different outings has really been great.

 

QUOTE(DiannaK @ Mar 25 2008, 08:09 AM) [snapback]685746[/snapback]
no, no no :icon_biggrin: :icon_biggrin:
You were NOT supposed to talk about the Ju Ju Be!! No store in my area carries them, at least not the backpack!
I looked at the messenger bag, and just couldn't see paying $118 for a diaper bag ... the store did not have the backpack.
I think they are utterly gorgeous! I don't mind paying big money, IF it holds up, and meets my needs.

I think I am going to try and talk my husband into stopping by a store today that is supposed to carry the Skip Hops .....



Ok, so I stopped by the little boutique that carried the Skip Hops, and they did not have the Duo Double so that I could look at it.

Now .... I think I want a Ju Ju Be Be Right Back .....
Ju Ju Be BRB

Anyone have this???

 

I have a two year old and twinfant girls...I pack everything including the kitchen sink and recently got a JuJuBe Be Prepared...and I am! It fits EVERYTHING and then some. It doesn't get moldy (antimicrobial lining) and doesn't get stained (teflon coated) It is a bit pricy but WORTH EVERY PENNY!! It comes with these great clips to hang it on your stroller. I have also splurged and gotten some of the accesories (wardrobe station (one for twins, one for toddler), paci pod, sippy rocket X 2, be mine, be quick and snack capsule). I really can't say enough good things about JuJuBe!!

If you can't find it in a store near you I have ordered from a web site called Little Dudes and Divas ( http://www.littledudesanddivas.com/ )...great customer service!! And I have a code for 10% off if it helps!

Samantha