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Mel&Kel 
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Posted: 16 November 2008 at 8:20pm |
I have been looking for baby bags and quite a few people have said that Kapoochi are really good. Just a couple of questions for those that already have one.
Classic Back Pack - does the change mat come off? I would have thought you would need to use it when chaning baby in the toilets and if it doesn't come off I assume you can't use it on one of those change tables in the toilets.
Milan Bag - does it have a thermal insulated bottle pocket like the classic one?
What is better out of a back pack or a satchel? They seem to either convert to a satchel (if they are a back pack) or a back pack (if they are a satchel) so they seem the same to me.
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Posted: 16 November 2008 at 10:56pm |
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I have a classic back pack arriving through the post soon so will let you know about the change mat. I have the mini back pack at the moment and you can remove the change mat on that but I have never bothered to use it up on any of the change tables in public loos etc. never even thought about it.
I have never used mine as a satchel, I picked the back pack type as I wanted to wear him in the front pack and I found it easier to have baby on the front in the front pack and nappies on the back in the back pack, helped keep me upright....lol Is handy to have the backpack now as well, I have to carry him a lot, for example to go into a cafe where i'm gonna put him in a highchair or into someones house, anywhere where i'm not using the pram basically and then I find it easier on me to sling the bag on my back and have both arms free to pick him up.
Hope that helps a little, and will try to remember to post again once my classic bag arrives.
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Posted: 17 November 2008 at 4:10pm |
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Kapoochi make the Gubby bags, don't they? I find my Gummy satchel fabulous - before then I had one of the older style Kapoochi satchels and while it had tons of pockets and heaps of space, it was heavy, which became a real pain in the butt. So definantly check out in the store how lightweight (or not) the bag is as you're considering it.
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Posted: 17 November 2008 at 4:14pm |
I have the satchel type one and love it. Lots of room for everything, but it was heavy. I also chose it because DH could wear it as a "man bag" and not complain that he looked like he was carrying a hand bag 
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Posted: 18 November 2008 at 8:58am |
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I have the satchel gubby bag which i think is Kapooochi and I love it. It has a removable themeral puch for a bottle which I used to put a waterbottle of cold water in because when breastfeed you get super thirsty. THe changing mat is great too and the size is perfect.
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Posted: 18 November 2008 at 12:08pm |
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Hi, I got my bag today and yep the change mat comes completely out. I can see why it doesn't look like it on their pic though as they have taken the pic with the change mat layed at a 90 degree angle across the opened front of the bag which makes it look like the change mat is the front of the bag.
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Posted: 18 November 2008 at 5:55pm |
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Thanks so much everyone, I saw them in Baby Factory today and I still can't decide if I want the satchel or backpack. I think the satchel looks better but the back pack is probably more practical especially when using the front pack... what a hard choice!!
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Posted: 19 November 2008 at 9:31pm |
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I love my kapoochi back pack. My friend has the satchel and I never see her use it anymore. The back pack is bigger, but when DD was in the push chair more I just clipped it to the handle.
I use it now as more of an over night bag, as I dont need to take as many things with me now she's older.
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Posted: 21 November 2008 at 1:23pm |
I have a Kapoochi satchel that I bought off TM, its the bigger type one, converts to a backpack. It's big and has heaps of pockets but I always run out of room I don't think the type of bag would help that though!
I've never seen any of my friends use backpacks  I like a satchel because DH will use it too. There's no way he would put a nappy bag on his back, he says the satchel at least looks a bit more manly lol
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Posted: 21 November 2008 at 2:49pm |
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I've never worn my 'back pack' fully on my back as it's too big, I just chuck it over one shoulder.
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Posted: 22 November 2008 at 12:52pm |
I have the backpack and love it. Can fit heaps in and when we are out without the buggy it means both of my hands are free (which comes in useful chasing after a running toddler). Clips onto the buggy as well, which was my major concern when DH brought it for me. DH has no problems wearing it when he is out with Ella, but he would never use a satchel. Also figured because it has heaps of space, we would still be able to use it when we have a second child.
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Posted: 30 November 2008 at 4:36pm |
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i have the kapoochi milan back pack, from baby city. its soo big it hold everything. it also clips onto the stroller handles.
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Posted: 30 December 2008 at 11:24am |
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I have a kapoochi handbag/ bowling bag, it is funky to look at, but could do with more room. Has all the compartments and insulated bottle bag.
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Posted: 29 January 2009 at 9:50pm |
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I have the milan back pack and loooove it!
I have two other older children so I need to be hands free and can wear it on my back or have it attached to the buggy, it carries all my stuff and babies and I can use it as an over night bag for baby. I had a satchel with first baby and ended up buying another backpack (not as cool as the one I am currently using, there is a 6yr age gap) so I could be hands free and have a bit more room for things, also if you are planning on leaving baby with someone ie childcare then the Milano back pack is your bag!
I really could not recommend a bag more :)
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