Diaper bag backpack?

[npace19147]

I'm a new user and first-time mom-to-be - I had no idea there were so many diaper bag options to choose from!

Anyway, I live in the city and am pretty sure I want to use a backpack version so I have my hands free. What kinds would you recommend, and what features do you find essential?

Oh, and of course I'd like something stylish! I looked at the Lands End and Eddie Bauer bags recommended by BB, and I'm sure they're good quality, but they're pretty boring.

Thanks for any help!

[npace19147]

I'm a new user and first-time mom-to-be - I had no idea there were so many diaper bag options to choose from!

Anyway, I live in the city and am pretty sure I want to use a backpack version so I have my hands free. What kinds would you recommend, and what features do you find essential?

Oh, and of course I'd like something stylish! I looked at the Lands End and Eddie Bauer bags recommended by BB, and I'm sure they're good quality, but they're pretty boring.

Thanks for any help!

[robmab719]

My advice would be to get in on the Whimsical Wears co-op that's almost over and order one of Kim's backpacks (I think they are $65). You can choose from any fabric and specify exactly what options you want on the bag. Just do a search for "Whimsical Wears Co-op" and that should take you to the details.

Or, if that's too many options, you can go with an Ella bag (www.ella-bags.com) or an I'm Still Me (www.imstillme.com). Both offer backpacks in a wide variety of fabrics and they are very good quality.

I have an Ella backpack that I absolutely love. It has metal feet on bottom, a magnetic snap closure, 6 elasticized pockets on the inside, plus a key clip so I don't have to dig for my keys. I ordered it before the WW co-op, or I probably would've ordered one from that instead. (Heck, I thought about ordering another one!)

There are also Petunia Pickle Bottom backpacks, which are gorgeous (and definitely on my wish list), but they are a little pricier.

My DH has the Land's End backpack and, while it's great for organization and holds a lot of stuff, like you said, it's boring. :)

Here are pics of my backpack, if you're interested.


http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/4655.jpg


http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/4656.jpg


Edited to make photos less huge! :)

[robmab719]

My advice would be to get in on the Whimsical Wears co-op that's almost over and order one of Kim's backpacks (I think they are $65). You can choose from any fabric and specify exactly what options you want on the bag. Just do a search for "Whimsical Wears Co-op" and that should take you to the details.

Or, if that's too many options, you can go with an Ella bag (www.ella-bags.com) or an I'm Still Me (www.imstillme.com). Both offer backpacks in a wide variety of fabrics and they are very good quality.

I have an Ella backpack that I absolutely love. It has metal feet on bottom, a magnetic snap closure, 6 elasticized pockets on the inside, plus a key clip so I don't have to dig for my keys. I ordered it before the WW co-op, or I probably would've ordered one from that instead. (Heck, I thought about ordering another one!)

There are also Petunia Pickle Bottom backpacks, which are gorgeous (and definitely on my wish list), but they are a little pricier.

My DH has the Land's End backpack and, while it's great for organization and holds a lot of stuff, like you said, it's boring. :)

Here are pics of my backpack, if you're interested.


http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/4655.jpg


http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/4656.jpg


Edited to make photos less huge! :)