We’re gearing up for baby #3 to be here next month! I didn’t need (or want) to buy a bunch of new items, but there were a few things I wanted to order for our third baby. I shared the shortlist in this ‘What I’m *actually* buying for Baby 3’ blog post! As I was recently thinking through diaper bags, I realized I actually…don’t want a diaper bag. I don’t think it’s all that conducive to my life phase or how I use purses/bags in general.
I asked my lovely IG community – who always has THE BEST recommendations – for some ideas! I was looking for something
1.) cute /chic (i.e. doesn’t scream MOM/BABY/DIAPERS IN HERE!)
2.) small, but roomy enough for a few baby essentials
3.) comfortable and easy to carry
4.) versatile enough to use after the ‘baby phase’.
I received SO many great ideas and wanted to compile and share them with you here. I think I’m going to get one smaller crossbody bag or fanny pack style and one slightly larger bag. I also loved that so many moms told me they use cute pouches/cases to store baby items and just throw their baby pouches into whatever regular bag, purse, tote, backpack, etc. they’re using that day. So easy.
And in case you missed it, here are a few other crowdsourced baby gear recommendations!
FANNY PACKS / BELT BAGS:
Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag Large 2L ($48)
Freshly Picked Classic Park Pack ($49)
Calpak Luka Belt Bag ($58) – comes in 20+ colors!
Kibou Mini Wallet Belt Bag ($59)
Freshly Picked Seoul Play Pack ($59)
Freshly Picked Seoul Play Pack ($59)
Tush Baby ‘The Pack’ ($62) – I’m loving that orchid pink color!
STORQ Quick Change Fanny Pack ($68) – this was a top recommendation!
The City Mouse Mini Sling Diaper Bag ($79) – love that this comes with a neutral strap AND you get to add a fun colorful/checkered one too!
Calpak Convertible Stroller Caddy Crossbody ($98) – can be worn crossbody or used as a stroller caddy
Kibou Travel Diaper Bag ($98)
MZ Wallace Metro Sling ($185) – love that this one feels a bit more elevated and definitely ‘not baby’ yet still holds A TON
SMALL BAGS (ALL CAN BE WORN CROSSBODY):
UNIQLO Round Mini Shoulder Bag ($20) – a super popular recommendation and amazing price point!
BAGGU Medium Nylon Crescent Bag ($52) – a top recommendation and comes in 20+ colors and various strap lengths!
BAGGU Large Nylon Crescent Bag ($62)
BÉIS The Carryall Crossbody ($68)
Quince Italian Handwoven Leather Mini Shoulder Bag ($109) – Clare V vibes for a fraction of the cost! Love that this feels a lot more fancy than a ‘regular’ diaper bag/fanny pack
SMALL BACKPACKS & TOTE BAGS
Moby Transit Cross-Body Diaper Bag ($30)
Fjallraven Kånken Mini ($40) – Lucy and Winnie often use this when bringing toys to a restaurant and it’s great! We’ve had it for 5 years!
FP Movement Quilted Carryall ($68) – another top recommendation from many people! Comes in 25+ colors
Ölend ‘Ona’ Bag ($100) – just bought this at two friends’ recommendations! It was marked down to $90 on the Choose app, and you can use a $20 off referral code making it $70! (mine is ANDITE)
Longchamp Small Le Pliage Top Handle Bag ($130)
POUCHES/CASES/OTHER
BAGGU 3D Zip Set ($36 for three pouches)
STORQ Sort It Out Pouch Set ($40 for three pouches)
SHOP
