I need a mom purse...any recommendations?

[Jalapeñomel]

I can't get all the stuff I need into my current purse (which is falling apart anyway), and I need something in addition to the diaper bag (I like to keep then separate). Something fairly inexpensive too.

If I could find a carpet bag just like Mary Poppins, I'd carry it around.

[Jalapeñomel]

Yes a cross body is exactly the type I need!

[Brie]

Not MM, but I have a Coach Phoebe bag and it's perfect. I keep the bare necessities C needs in the zippered area (so, one diaper, individual wipes packet, bib, small toy, pacifier), and use the other two pockets for myself on a day to day basis. I don't even have to see his stuff unless I need it and unzip that pouch.

[CloudBee]

Cross body for sure. Check out places like J Crew, Banana, and Gap if you want simple, quality leather with no frills.

[londoncalling]

It's far from the most stylish, but I have a baggalini cross body bag. I like the fact that it's nylon and isn't heavy to start with. My leather bags were really heavy once loaded because they were inherently heavy just from the weight from the leather.

It's held up well and holds all my crap plus a diaper, wipes and snacks so I can get away with not having to tote a diaper bag when I'm just running into a store. Also everything on it zips which means I'm not dropping stuff out of it when I bend over.

[potatopie]

I got a small cross body from Target since so much stuff I usually lugged around (sanitizer, kleenex, lotion) are now in the diaper bag. I can still fit a surprising amount as well.

[ginkgoleaf]

Definitely get a cross-body. I'm currently using this one: www.shoebuy.com/keen-westport-shoulder-bag-canvas/692858/1420190?cm_mmc=googleproductads_pla-_-none-_-none-_-none I think it's great. Has a few pockets, big enough to fit a book for me, or a change of pants/undies/socks/pullup for DS, plus a sippy cup and a couple small snacks.