aa2mama
03-14-2005, 02:01 AM
Right now I'm on a mission to find an errands bag. I think the sensible thing to do would be to order a Little Tripper, but I have my heart set on a red bag that's a little bit less sporty/diaper bagish. I had finally decided on a red Land's End Medium Tailored Tote when it went out of stock and can't find it on ebay or bag swap.
I've considered the Timbuk2 metros, but I think that the velcro would bother me, plus I'm not fond of messengers. I've also looked at the Timi & Leslie Small Bebe bag, but for some reason the cost just doesn't seem worth it to me. I've looked at the Skip Hops, but in most cases I don't think that I'd be using it on a stroller. I've read that it's not as comfortable being carried.
In short, my wishlist for an ideal bag is this: red, no velcro or ties, stands its own, shoulder bag.
For reference, I pack:
*2 size 4 diapers
*hardpack wipes container
*disposible changing pad
*diaper rash cream
*bib
*5 oz. Take & Toss sippy
*bottled water (optional)
*snack trap cup
*wallet
*lipstick, lipgloss
*Nivea creme tin
*powder compact
*Swiss Army card
*keys
*pen
*pacifer
*small toy or board book
So, back to the Bandicoot. Would it hold all of this? Have they resolved the quality issues? Also, size-wise would you consider it to be small or medium? Are there any other bags out there that I should look at? I think that I'd get the most miles for my money on the Little Tripper, but I wonder if I'll keep on having this nagging desire to keep looking for what I *really* want.
I've considered the Timbuk2 metros, but I think that the velcro would bother me, plus I'm not fond of messengers. I've also looked at the Timi & Leslie Small Bebe bag, but for some reason the cost just doesn't seem worth it to me. I've looked at the Skip Hops, but in most cases I don't think that I'd be using it on a stroller. I've read that it's not as comfortable being carried.
In short, my wishlist for an ideal bag is this: red, no velcro or ties, stands its own, shoulder bag.
For reference, I pack:
*2 size 4 diapers
*hardpack wipes container
*disposible changing pad
*diaper rash cream
*bib
*5 oz. Take & Toss sippy
*bottled water (optional)
*snack trap cup
*wallet
*lipstick, lipgloss
*Nivea creme tin
*powder compact
*Swiss Army card
*keys
*pen
*pacifer
*small toy or board book
So, back to the Bandicoot. Would it hold all of this? Have they resolved the quality issues? Also, size-wise would you consider it to be small or medium? Are there any other bags out there that I should look at? I think that I'd get the most miles for my money on the Little Tripper, but I wonder if I'll keep on having this nagging desire to keep looking for what I *really* want.