Nappy bags
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Topic: Nappy bags
Posted By: AN E
Subject: Nappy bags
Date Posted: 08 April 2007 at 10:39am
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OK, so there are a lot of nappy bags out there. What are some of the good features, and bad features to be aware of? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: peachy
Date Posted: 08 April 2007 at 11:59am
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I am interested in this too! There are so many different types! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Bel
Date Posted: 08 April 2007 at 12:36pm
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I didn't think this was going to be a problem until I started looking at what was out there! Help us ------------- Mum to two beautiful kids 
Luke (09.11.2007) Amy (01.04.2009) |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 08 April 2007 at 3:53pm
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I have a backpack one and its great, as I can put it on my back and still have the basket under the pram to put things in. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 08 April 2007 at 4:38pm
| I got a kapoochi (sp?) one off trade me. It can be like a sling type one but it's also got the backpack handles tucked into a pocket which is great cause I can choose which I feel like using at the time. It's a nice size too, not too huge and fits nicely in my pram. |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 08 April 2007 at 5:10pm
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Ok so I had a better look at my bag. It's a babygear one (from Farmers). Has 3 zip pockets with the big one also having a mesh pocket inside it as well as I wet pocket on the other side. Has bottle holders on either side of the bag (they say insulated but they aren't), fits 2 baby bottles or a pump bottle nicely. The front little pocket has a place for you cell phone to go and has a little coin zipped pocket which is good to hold some loose change. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 08 April 2007 at 7:46pm
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I have the same as Becks, they seem quite popular. I love mine cause it can go on my back (not shoulder) and fit a heap load of stuff. ------------- |
Posted By: AN E
Date Posted: 09 April 2007 at 3:04pm
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Thanks for your responses. I was also told by a friend to avoid the button up ones as if you drop it things can go everywhere, but if you get a zip top, make sure that it has a big zipper tag (that can be held by your teeth to assist when trying to open with one hand).
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 09 April 2007 at 3:12pm
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We've actually got two...
One is just a satchel style bag...nothing flash at all, great for going to the mall etc. The other one is our big kapoochi bag...travel style, bottle holders to keep the bottles warm, plastic bag dispenser, nappy dispenser, front pocket to hold all the change stuff, zip off end that converts into a backpack with room for your wallet, phone etc and one of the bottle holders on the end. That one we use if out for a whole day or when we go to the inlaws and that one totally rocks!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 09 April 2007 at 3:13pm
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The bag I have has 2 zipper tags, they are little but as there is 2 you can easily get into it with one hand. Have done a number of times. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 09 April 2007 at 8:47pm
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We have a Kapoochi (SP?) that I got off trade me for a third of the price in shops. (Like new too) It is a sholder carry bag, I can fit everything in it except the ktichen sink... It has 2 end pockets for bottles, 1 insulated (not) and 1 that isn't. It has a front pocket that I have my stuff in as it has smaller holding areas within, then the big middle that holds our nappies spare clothes wipes vas and everything you could imagine. My plunket nurse still laughs at how much stuff we carry around...she thinks I am mad! |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 09 April 2007 at 9:02pm
I think I carried around less when I had 2 than when I had 1, and now that I have 3 girls I think I carry about the same amount of stuff as I did with baby #1  lol!------------- |
amy wrote:Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 09 April 2007 at 9:28pm
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I have the same bag as Paws. I got it when Mercedes was a baby and used it right up until she was 3yrs (she was going to family barnados daycare everyday). I am now using it for Alize and it is excellent condition. It hasnt faded, ripped of frade (sp?). They are still selling the same model in the Baby factory and Im sure elsewhere, where they stock kapoochi ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
Busy mum to Miss 15yrs, Miss 10yrs and Master 4yrs |
Posted By: MyMinis
Date Posted: 10 April 2007 at 12:50pm
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i have to say i have never used a nappy bag but will prob need one once number 2 arrives.
We were lucky with haleigh when she was younger as i only needed to take a few nappies one change of clothing and some wipes and bottles so my good trusty old hangbag from the warehouse did me fine. but i can see with number 2 going into cloths rather tahn disposables im going to need one lol. so i might take a look at some of these bags to ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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http://tweetytweety85.bebo.com - bebo |
Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 11 April 2007 at 10:17pm
| i have a baby gear for big trips but i love my egg one...looks like a prof satchel kinda..is brown and black and has heaps of purse type compartments in it..esy to get to purse, cell, keys..and holds heaps...i sling it on stroller handles - was $80 at egg just pre march 7th!!! |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 13 April 2007 at 9:27pm
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I had the Baby Gear one that Mummy_becks has when I had Maya, but the end pockets on mine were insulated.
But now I have an http://www.ohbaby.co.nz/Shop/Product.aspx?PID=84 - OiOi Nappy Bag  I didn't buy it, it was a lovely maternity leave present from my lovely boss Angela, but it is sooooo good! It has a long strap so I can fit it over the back of the double buggy, and handles so I can carry it like an overnight bag too. Plus it actually fits everything I need for 2 babies - and that's a whole lot of stuff! It has 2 big compartments, one of which is divided into three so I use the three smaller bitsfor nappies, wipes, powder etc. and the change mat that came with it, and I use the other big compartment for clothes, bibs, wraps etc. My wallet, phones etc. fit in the side pockets for easy access and there are pockets on each end that fit 2 Avent bottles in each so I put the bottles in there.
Oh and it also came with an insulated bottle bag and a wipes container. Can you tell I love it?   ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Jennz
Date Posted: 13 April 2007 at 11:06pm
I have bought an OiOi bag for this time around too! I love it  When it first arrived I used to get it out of all is packaging and fawn over it- model around the lounge for DH, he already thinks I'm mad anyway... this just confirmed it 
Handbags are my thing though, so when Dad asked me what I wanted for Christmas this is what I got- 
This one has heaps of room- last time I had a kapoochi satchel and although it was nice it didn't have the room I needed. I think you're better to go bigger and have too much space than get one thats too small and have to hunt around in it for things. ------------- Jen, Charlotte 7 & Kate 3 
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Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 14 April 2007 at 12:56pm
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oooh that is yummy. If I wasn't so "careful" with $, no let me rephrase that, I am an absolute spendthrift, and Rod is carful, so my budget for a nappy bag was limited a little. If $ was no object, I'd go an Oi Oi one as well, as I', mot really into the winnie the pooh "look at me I'm a nappy bag" look, I prefer discreet (still a rock and roller at heart..)and the yummy egg ones weren't around when I was preg with Jake, so I got a dark blue Ryco satchel that has an insulted pocket, outside pocet for dummy/keys, one for cell ph, plus 2 outside zip compartments and a large roomy interior with a change mat inside. I have found it great, sling across shoulder for satchel look, or (more likely) hang over pram handles. cost me about $40 I think? Anyhow, is really sturdy and dosen't look gay. ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: Glow
Date Posted: 15 April 2007 at 9:21am
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Ive got a babygear backpack. I love it!! ------------- Mummy of Two Boys B: 2004 K: 2007 |
Posted By: Spudling
Date Posted: 16 April 2007 at 11:49am
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my mum has offered to buy me a new nappy bag for No2 cos I keep moaning about how ugly the one I have is at the moment and now you girls have convinced me to get a oioi one. I did think it was a bit expenisive but ah, stuff it!
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Posted By: Spudling
Date Posted: 16 April 2007 at 2:57pm
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me again,
to those women that have the Oi Oi bags, what style have you got, ie carry all, messenger or tote etc. I'm thinking carry all, but they are pretty big ------------- http://tickers.families.com">
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 16 April 2007 at 3:08pm
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I've got a carryall and yep it is pretty big, but I can stuff so much into it. With a baby + toddler the extra space would probably come in handy coz there's room for a spare change of clothes, toddler snacks etc. as well as the assorted baby junk.
Don't forget we sell the OiOi bags in our OHbaby! online store! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Redbedrock
Date Posted: 16 April 2007 at 3:19pm
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I have a messenger bag and it suits our needs for a young baby really well, fits around the handles of the buggy and looks really nice, we got the green circles as it was important for Neil to be able to carry it as well so we avoided the flowery patterns. Plenty of room for all the stuff we need and slot of the stuff we don't need either (doubles as a camera bag at the weekend for Neil), the accessories are really good the bottle holder keeps the milk really cold using an ice pack ------------- http://www.babysfirstsite.com"> 
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Posted By: Spudling
Date Posted: 18 April 2007 at 2:57pm
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I have never looked at the shopping part of this site, how useless am I! Thanks for directing me to it Emma, but hubby might not be so chuffed I've found it.
Do you know if you will be getting the newest range in cos my fav is on that is only being released this month....and the most expensive as well of course! |
Posted By: Nic01
Date Posted: 18 April 2007 at 3:21pm
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I've got an Oroton Nappy Bag. I love handbags & this one hardly even looks like a nappy bag. It probably doesn't have quite as many features as some of the others - no bottle insulater etc, but it has plenty of room, a change pad & a zip up compartment with a cellphone holder. And the bonus is, I could use it afterwards just as a shopping bag. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: peachy
Date Posted: 18 April 2007 at 4:19pm
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Thanks for pointing me to the OhBaby store Emma! I was thinking the other day where can I have a look at these Oi Oi bags! To tell the truth I had not even thought about looking at the on-line store ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Jennz
Date Posted: 18 April 2007 at 11:21pm
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Mine is a messenger bag- its surprising how much you can fit in them. ------------- Jen, Charlotte 7 & Kate 3
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Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 20 April 2007 at 8:01pm
| I wanted one with cute pictures on it so I got a $25 warehouse one with a wee bag as well and change mat and all these accessories. |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 20 April 2007 at 11:12pm
I shall find out! I'm sure we can get one in for you. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Spudling
Date Posted: 24 April 2007 at 10:20am
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Emma that would be great. Thanks heaps ------------- http://tickers.families.com">
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Posted By: AN E
Date Posted: 27 April 2007 at 4:21pm
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Thanks for all your comments. Getting my heart set on an Oi Oi bag! Just got to figure out which one!
Do let us know if OhBaby site is getting the new range Emma! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: R
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 11:19pm
| I'd recommend a decent backpack. Get one with a few pockets so you can separate nappies from clothes. An over-the-shoulder is just another thing to have to carry, a back pack you can forget about. |
Posted By: meow
Date Posted: 08 May 2007 at 10:56am
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I have a backpack, I do a lot of walking so an over the shoulder type just gets in the way. It is small but can fit a lunchbox, two drink bottles, change of clothes, nappies, wipes etc etc. The Oi Oi bags look pretty but I'm sure I'd just worry about getting it dirty, so not point in having one for us ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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