Recommend your mom bag

[mollybrown]

No more diapers and bottles, so I just need something big enough to carry snacks, a few toys, water bottles, etc.  I probably need a cross body or backpack for outdoor activities as well as something nicer for other outings.  I have no idea where to even start looking.  Save me from using my Jansport backpack that I got when I was in the 10th grade, 20 years ago, please and thank you.

[bananapancakes]

Whenever people ask for bag recommendations I always post this link. There is a bag for every situation here and they are super durable. I love my Lug bags.

www.luglife.com/?whence=

[chickens987]

I love this: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GS5R8RO/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I like that it can be worn 2 ways and it's big enough for my wallet and stuff, a sippy and snacks.

[aspentosh]

I use the Madewell Transport Tote a lot and love it. Fits everything I need without being TOO big.

[mlvmd]

I used a Longchamp le Pliage bag for a couple of years.
Somehow something was always being spilled and it was so easy to clean out and just dry.

[mlvmd]

Sept 25, 2014 20:06:43 GMT -5 @pnkybrwstr said:

Sept 25, 2014 20:01:40 GMT -5 mlvmd said:

I used a Longchamp le Pliage bag for a couple of years.
Somehow something was always being spilled and it was so easy to clean out and just dry.

This is my regular bag.  It's pretty simple, reasonably attractive, and durable.  My only beef - no pockets.

The lack of pockets is definitely a drawback and probably contributed to the number of times I had to wash it out.

[leonard131]

Another Longchamp person.

[ginkgoleaf]

I use this: m.keenfootwear.com/product/bags/westport-shoulder-bag-canvas

It fits my wallet, phone, keys, sippy, and a snack. Has pockets on the inside and outside.

[bearbaby]

I recently switched from our big MMJ baby diaper bag to the Lands End small bag - crossbody, durable, outside pockets perfect for sippies and I can fit ~ 3 diapers (realize that's not a requirement for you), wipes, snacks, hat and toys.

It was also only $20. I'll try to find you the link shortly.

[spanikopita]

Sept 25, 2014 19:53:56 GMT -5 aspentosh said:

I use the Madewell Transport Tote a lot and love it. Fits everything I need without being TOO big.

Ditto. This is the perfect tote.

[iheartbanjos]

H got me this one last mother's day.  DD1 is still in diapers, so we carry a little bit of everything in here.  It's casual, but can be dressed up and it can fit pretty much anything.  I'll even throw towels in it to use for the pool or pull out the diapers and snacks and use it for work in a pinch.  Very versatile.  

[osulori]

I'm still in giant KS Stevie diaper bag mode 99% of the time but if I'm just throwing a couple of diapers, a sippy, some toys, and my wallet in a bag for doing outside stuff (like if we go to the apple orchard this weekend) I use this www.eddiebauer.com/product/sling-pack/82302308/_/A-ebSku_0232308512__82302308_catalog10002_en__US?showProducts=&backToCat=Backpacks&previousPage=GNAV&tab=gear&dcolor=512 I love it.

[MamaMaui24]

Sept 25, 2014 19:53:56 GMT -5 aspentosh said:

I use the Madewell Transport Tote a lot and love it. Fits everything I need without being TOO big.

Does your bag's insides rub off on all your stuff?  ILs bought me a Lucky Brand outlet version of the Madewell Tote and the inside of the leather rubs off on any papers/things with edges.  Wasn't sure because it was cheaper quality or if that's just what leather does. 

[mcfelix]

I use a Longchamp bag and it's adequate. I just throw a skip hop diaper clutch in there. However something with pockets or dividers would be much more useful, imo.

[aspentosh]

Sept 26, 2014 9:01:40 GMT -5 MamaMaui24 said:

Sept 25, 2014 19:53:56 GMT -5 aspentosh said:

I use the Madewell Transport Tote a lot and love it. Fits everything I need without being TOO big.

Does your bag's insides rub off on all your stuff?  ILs bought me a Lucky Brand outlet version of the Madewell Tote and the inside of the leather rubs off on any papers/things with edges.  Wasn't sure because it was cheaper quality or if that's just what leather does. 

Not that I've noticed (and I've had it a year). I throw DD's change of clothes, a leather clutch, receipts, and other assorted stuff in there and it's never come out brown or anything. 

[DarcyLongfellow]

Sept 26, 2014 8:55:41 GMT -5 osulori said:

I'm still in giant KS Stevie diaper bag mode 99% of the time but if I'm just throwing a couple of diapers, a sippy, some toys, and my wallet in a bag for doing outside stuff (like if we go to the apple orchard this weekend) I use this www.eddiebauer.com/product/sling-pack/82302308/_/A-ebSku_0232308512__82302308_catalog10002_en__US?showProducts=&backToCat=Backpacks&previousPage=GNAV&tab=gear&dcolor=512 I love it.

Oh my goodness! Thanks for posting this!

I've been looking for something like this for awhile, but didn't even know what to search for.

I got an awesome bag from the hospital when DD1 was born, and it's falling apart. This looks like just what I need to replace it -- one shoulder backpack with lots of pockets!

[mrsg123]

You don't still have a backpack from 20 years ago, do you?!

Any tote or large bag would work.