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NewMom2007
02-11-2010, 01:45 PM
Does such a wonder bag exist? I won't carry my laptop regularly, but having enough room so I can carry it on flights is ideal. I have one in diapers (cloth at home, but sposies when we travel) and need extra changes of clothes for both kids when flying. For every day use, I'll need it to hold diapers, the camera, an extra set of clothes and my stuff (keys, wallet, lip balm, pen, etc).

I don't want a backpack, b/c I'm normally wearing a child on my back when I'm out.

I thought I'd check here before buying a couple separate bags to accomplish this.

TwoBees
02-11-2010, 02:32 PM
Wow, that's a lot of stuff. I want to see your biceps :tongue5: I'd look at some non-diaper bag bags, as they might hold more stuff. I have a Baggalini Only Bagg and it is big enough to hold a smaller laptop plus lots of other stuff. It is also incredibly lightweight. http://www.ebags.com/baggallini/only_bagg_crinkle_nylon/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=47330

They also make a rolling tote which might work well when you travel. The Kalencom weekender is quite large too
http://www.ebags.com/kalencom/weekender_diaper_bag/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=102945

I also have the Skip Hop Studio Tote and love it. It would fir your DSLR, and possibly your laptop depending on the size, but I don't think it would hold both at once.
http://www.skiphop.com/product/21500.html

NewMom2007
02-11-2010, 02:56 PM
haha! Ok, so I have given this more thought and for any flights, I can just bring my normal luggage style carry-on and put my camera bag and my regular diaper bag inside it. I can easily pull out the diaper bag to stash under the seat during the flight. I can also pull out the laptop and slide it in the seat pocket. And the luggage will go overhead.

Rather than find a bag which will be too large and obnoxious for me to manage, I'll get a larger diaper bag (will check out the Skip Hop Studio Tote) and a camera bag.

I just needed to think that through. And, get a reality check on here. Thank you!

NewMom2007
02-11-2010, 02:58 PM
I also have the Skip Hop Studio Tote and love it. It would fir your DSLR, and possibly your laptop depending on the size, but I don't think it would hold both at once.
http://www.skiphop.com/product/21500.html

LOVE the look of that bag! Like a purse! Am going to check it out at a local store. Any idea if it ever goes below $89?

TwoBees
02-11-2010, 03:07 PM
Looooovvve my Studio Tote. Do you have any buy buy baby stores near you? I got it there for $89 and used a 20% off coupon. BRU carries it for the same price, and sometimes they also have coupons you can use. There is a $5 off one going on now:
http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/media/trus/012910-bru-cpns.pdf

You can also get it at target.com but only online, not in the stores.

sherry7
02-13-2010, 12:51 PM
How about the eBags Bundle Bag Bag? It has a (removable) divider in the middle, so you can keep your camera gear separated from the baby stuff if you want. The dimensions are pretty large too...16"x13"x8". It's on sale at eBags.com right now for $36.

I don't actually have this diaper bag, but it's on my top three list to purchase for our coming baby. I'm debating on it because I think it's really too big for just one child...but for your needs the size would be more suitable. I have several different items from the eBags brand (it's their house brand), and the quality is outstanding.