How to Select a Diaper Bag

If you have a baby, a baby diaper bag is one of the most important baby accessories you will purchase. Choosing a great diaper bag makes a world of a difference when you go out with your baby. A proper diaper bag keeps you very organized and ensures that you always have everything that your baby might need. Many parents enjoy having a trendy diaper bag that matches their style and fashion, and with diaper bags, it is possible to get everything you want out of your diaper bag. 

Size

It is crucial that you will be able to fit what you need in a diaper bag in an organized way.  Make sure there are plenty of pockets inside to make it easy to find what you are looking for when you need it. Take into consideration the size you need to accommodate all the baby’s needs. For short outings, you may want a smaller diaper bag that looks more like a purse.  For day outings or if you have more than one child, a larger tote diaper bag may be appropriate.  Everything that you will need for the baby should fit comfortably inside the bag with enough space that you can get things out without having to unload the entire bag. 

Material 

Diaper bags are often made of a sturdy material that is water resistant or machine washable and will save you when you have to deal with a spilt baby bottle or other accidents. The material also contributes to the weight of the bag.  Try to find a lighter bag that will not add much weight.

Features

Each diaper bag has different features, so choose one that has the features that are important to you. Some have hidden bottle pockets to make it look more like a purse, some have insulated bottle pockets to keep the bottles fresher, some have changing pads that pull directly out of the diaper bag and some have straps that attach directly onto your stroller without the use of clips.

There are countless brands of diaper bags, colors and styles to choose from. Some of the more popular kind of bags used are the backpack style diaper bags, messenger bags and the tote bags. The style that is right for you is the one that you prefer most and the way you plan to carry it.

Every mother’s needs are different.  When looking for a diaper bag, think about what your needs are before you start looking.  With the vast variety of diaper bags available, you should be able to find a bag that matches your needs. Dainty Baby carries a variety of fashionable and super functional baby diaper bags.  Feel free to browse our selection of top brands like Skip Hop, Babymel, Petunia Pickle bottom, Storksak, Ju Ju Be and more. 

Britax Super Sale

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up on the Britax Super Sale ending May 9, 2009. If you are in need of a new car seat, now is the time to buy!! The Britax car seats are pricey but excellent. Their safety record is really good and they are very user friendly. I have both a Marathon and a Boulevard and I am really happy with both of them. I am not sure if these sales are valid in store as well but there are plenty of good deals to be found on the web. Froogle Britax for some great deals.

Phil and Ted buys Mountain Buggy

As you may have read here, Mountain Buggy was in receivership and shopping around for buyers. According to the National Business Review, the stroller maker phil & ted has purchased the debt ridden company for an undisclosed amount. They will continue manufacturing the Mountaing Buggy strollers in the current factory located in New Zealand. It will be exciting to see what the two companies combined will think of. I wish they would come up with a PERFECT double stroller!!

Bugaboo Frog Gets a Discount!!! Now $629!!!

When DD was born, I agonized over which stroller to buy. At that point, there were very few Bugs in the neighborhood and I could not fathom spending $729 (the price it was when I wanted to purchase it) on a stroller!! I was thinking about some other strollers like the Inglesina or the Mountain Buggy -all in the under $500 price range but somehow I kept turning back to the Bugaboo Frog. Everyone who owned it raved about it. As one store owner told me,"The only people who don't like Bugaboos are the people who don't have them!"

I decided to splurge and make the purchase, and after tax and the Valco cupholder that I added to my purchase, it cost me over $800. Whoa!!! But, I loved, and still love my Frog to bits so it was worth it. I was glad I got it then because shortly after I purchased it the price jumped to $759!

Zoom ahead to March 2009. I am browsing the internet and see the Bugaboo Frog priced everywhere at $629!! I know Bugaboo doesn't allow discounting so what is going on? Turns out, they dropped the price!!

Whoo Hoo!!