| Congratulations mom! You've labored long and hard to | | | | SHOULDER DIAPER BAG - A cousin of the tote, |
| bring that wonderful little baby into the world, and | | | | these bags are generally smaller. The straps are made |
| you're getting ready to show him or her off to | | | | to be worn over the shoulder like a handbag and are |
| everyone you know. Over the course of your child's | | | | usually adjustable. Shoulder bags can be some of the |
| infancy you'll likely be changing over 7,000 diapers! Not | | | | most trendy and stylish diaper bags out there. |
| all of them will be at home, and that's where your first | | | | HOBO / DIAPER SACK - Another oversized baby |
| diaper bag comes in. By reading the tips below, we'll | | | | changing bag, the hobo sack usually comes in a very |
| make sure you get everything you need... | | | | informal yet extremely functional design. Large straps |
| Choosing your first diaper bag can be a daunting task, | | | | on either side pull the bag into a sack-like position, and |
| especially when you don't know anything. Admitting | | | | many hobos come with metal feet on the bottom in |
| you don't know anything is the first step! Once that's | | | | order to protect the bag when mom needs to rest it |
| done, it's a good idea to make a list of all the diaper | | | | on the ground. |
| changing needs that will be important to you. Aside | | | | MESSENGER DIAPER BAG - A spinoff of the |
| from diapers you'll need formula, bibs, feeding | | | | traditional messenger bag used in cities around the |
| accessories, clothing, (more clothing!), toys, pacifiers, | | | | world, the diaper messenger rests on your chest, held |
| and a dozen other things you haven't even thought of | | | | in place by straps that go across your back. The |
| yet. And to think you looked at other moms grunting | | | | advantage here is that mom can retrieve items from |
| and groaning and always wondered why those diaper | | | | the bag without having to take it off. |
| bags looked so heavy. | | | | DIAPER BACKPACK - A perfect solution to keeping |
| Your first diaper bag should be something that's fully | | | | both hands free. Diaper backpacks are available that |
| functional for what you need it to do; i.e. for the trips | | | | operate the same as any other backpack, except that |
| you intend to take. At the same time, it should also be | | | | they contain all the necessary mesh pockets, bottle |
| something you'd enjoy wearing as you would a | | | | holders, and zippered and velcro enclosures that a |
| handbag. Diaper bags come in everything from simple | | | | fully-functional diaper bag would need. |
| canvas totes to chic, trendy messenger style bags for | | | | DADDY DIAPER BAG - Recent advances in |
| urban moms all the way up to designer Italian leather | | | | woman's rights have led to men actually changing |
| diaper bags by artisans like Mia Bossi and Pyknyk. | | | | diapers! To facilitate men wanting to carry a 'bag' |
| Don't go overboard your first time, as you're still going | | | | around with them, these diaper bags are sold in |
| to want to experiment with what's comfortable for | | | | masculine styles and colors. Most are backpacks or |
| you. But do try to pick a bag that suits your tastes, | | | | messenger bags, and many have camouflage |
| your look, and even your personality. Great online | | | | patterns or even have skulls (yes, skulls) on them. |
| boutique stores like Designer Baby Diaper Bags are | | | | DIAPER CLUTCH - The diaper clutch is nothing more |
| the perfect place to browse around, as they offer | | | | than a wallet-sized diaper bag meant to hold the most |
| hundreds of different diaper bag colors and styles - | | | | necessary changing essentials (maybe two or three |
| and with free shipping to boot! | | | | diapers, some ointment, wipes, etc...) The clutch is |
| As far as baby bag types go, the list below gives you | | | | perfect for short trips when you plan to be home |
| a short description of what to expect when choosing | | | | soon. |
| your first diaper bag. Each has its own place and | | | | In the end, choosing your first diaper bag should be |
| function in the world of a diaper changing mom: | | | | something you have fun with. Be sure to shop around |
| DIAPER TOTE - The tote style diaper bag is a | | | | and look for a bag that's right for you. Explore the |
| popular oversized option for moms who need to carry | | | | features and dimensions of each, and see if it fits in |
| a ton of baby accessories. They're great for long trips | | | | with how you plan on traveling with your baby. |
| and overnight visits where a bringing everything along | | | | Perhaps most of all, try to find the right blend of |
| is required. | | | | function and style. |