When I had Matilda I bought a Kathmandu messenger bag to use as a nappy bag. It was OK, we used it to carry stuff about in but it was pretty bulky (even when it was empty).
For Kelvin I again tried the Kathmandu messenger bag but very quickly gave up on it when I was trying to lug it, a toddler and a monster baby about the place. I ended up swapping it for a $2 Betts Shoes bag! That was after trying several other types of "proper" nappy bags without success.
So third time round you think I'd know what I want/need. But I don't. I have been following Anna over at Noodlehead for a while and had purchased a couple of her bag patterns recently to try out - with the thought in mind that one of these bags might prove to be the ultimate nappy bag!!
First I attempted the Go Anywhere Tote - looks like it could work well with seperate pockets on the outside for mum-stuff (so keys, wallet, phone don't get lost in the tardis that can be the inside of a nappy bag) and heaps of room inside for baby-stuff. If this proves to be a good bag then I may re-make it in more "me" colours.
And then I tried the 241 Tote - which I love! It's not huge but it's not small. I think I much prefer my fabric choices for this one - much more me. It is pretty roomy inside, has only one strap and some great pockets on the outside for mum-stuff! I think I'll definitely be making more of these - and I would really like to try out the zipper pocket version (for added security for phones and keys etc).
Please tell me if you absolutely adored or absolutely loathed your nappy bag. If you loved it - what kind was it, I may still be bitching and moaning about nappy bags this time next year!!
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Hi Ange My Oi Oi messenger bag has worked a treat for us with the 3 pixies. My friend Ashleigh vlogged about her recent purchase here (http://blog.mmisforme.com.au/2011/09/06/vanchi-vlog-me-and-my-nappy-bag/) and that one sounded good. J x
Oh... all the stuff one needs to lug with them when they have a new baby. I'd forgotten! ...and while I take the bare minimum now (in stark contrast to what I was like with my first child) there is still so much stuff! + water bottles for older two siblings + my stuff + the toy that the 2yr old refused to leave the house without... + the rocks the 4yrs old found on the ground and now must take with him... yarda yarda yarda... me thinks I need to sew myself a bag too!!!
Oh NO! I forgot to tell you how great your bags look. Both of them are great. I like your fabric choices for both.
I'm glad not to have to lug so much stuff around now that one or two extra nappies will do. I refused to buy a 'nappy bag' and just bought a bigger handbag. I did find that it would get heavy after awhile because I was baby wearing and so didn't have a pram to hang it off.
Good luck with it. I thought of getting the pattern for the second bag, those pockets on the front are cool.
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