Diaper bag help!

[wyovol]

I bought a bag before my son was born but now, four months later, rarely use it. The bag is just not as convenient as I thought it would be -- to bulky yet doesn't hold everything I want to carry efficiently. So I'm searching for a new bag.

I use both a stroller and cloth baby carriers and would like something that can tansition to both forms of travel. I'm looking at a Skip Hop at the moment - -either Duo or an Expo.

Any other bags I should consider?

TIA

Diana
Thomas 1/06

[hudsonam]

I've had both the Duo and the Dash, and I sold my Duo and still have the Dash. The Duo was too tall and skinny and I found it hard to pack and also to get anything out. The Dash has a more horizontal layout and has great organization. I love mine. HTH!

[tiapam]

You might want to consider a Le Sportsac messenger style. There are two that a lot of BBB mamas seem to like:

http://www.lesportsac.com/store/7507_5205.html
http://www.lesportsac.com/store/7852_5601.html

I have the former, but I use it as a purse and just put a couple of baby things in it. I think the two big pockets have great access - they open a lot wider than many of the other LSS bags, or other bags for that matter. I like the large outside pocket for flat stuff and they two small pockets are good for a cell phone and glasses and square wallet.

These bags are very lightweight and very stuffable. The adjustable shoulder strap on my Deluxe Everyday easily fits on my stroller handles. The strap adjusts very easily and stays where you put it.

They have a diaper bag but I have never seen that one in person:

http://www.lesportsac.com/store/7528_5205.html

-Pam

DD - One year old!

[chubbycheeks]

I have a Dash and really like it as well. What do you normally carry, and what are you looking to spend? That may generate some more ideas for you! The Fleurville Sling Tote can be used as a stroller bag as well, as is true of the Lexie Barnes Darling. I have all three mentioned and love them all!

[wyovol]

Thanks for the suggestions! I'll defnintely check out all these links.

I currently have the large microfiber tote by California Innovations. It is too bulky (sides don't collapse or expand) and yet doesn't hold what I want to carry in a very efficient or organized manner.

I'm willing to spend up to $150 on the right bag, kwim?

Diana
Thomas 1/06