What is your favorite diaper bag and stroller? - Page 2

[amynbebes]

I have a plain black diaper bag that I got from a Carter's outlet. It's perfect for carrying my stuff plus a couple of changes of clothes for him, cloth dipes, drinks for myself and the older kids, etc.
As for strollers, I've never had one that I've been happy with. Ihave my eye on maclarens this time.

[gabysmom617]

I don't use "diaper bags", and very much agree with siobhang about the colors. Pastel pinks and blues. Pooh bear and tigger. Baby Micky mouse.

I get regular bags that are very large. Or either sometimes trendy teenage school messenger bags are really up my alley.

I throw in a peice of felted wool sweater cut as a diaper pad to lay baby down on. And I make (or purchase, depending on what kind of waterproof pouches I can find in the store) a wet bag to throw in there to put wet cloth diapers in.

I like it if my bag has a place for a cell phone, but if not I just toss it in somewhere.

I just have an umbrella stroller for my little one right now. Before that I wore him all the time either in a mei tai or a sling, and used my stroller to cart around groceries. My only requirement for a good stroller is being able to push/turn it with one hand, I like that kind. Mine was like that, and it was so easy to push around. And maybe, that they recline in case I need to put munchkin down when sleeping (he was extra heavy when he slept) or add extra bags in. Other than that, I'm not picky about strollers.

OH! And also, here lately, it's been really important to have a bag large enough for my kid's potty ring. He's kinda scared of big bad public toilets, and I"m trying to use his potty ring to help him feel better. Hasn't worked yet so for though.

[Caneel]

For a diaper bag I used my Coach open top brief case (like a tote bag) that I had for at least 3 years pre-baby.

We didn't buy a stroller for the first several months and I am glad I waited. By then, I knew what I wanted and needed in a stroller.

We have a Valco and I love, love, love it.

[crnnoel]

I never thought I'd say this, but I love my Vera Bradley diaper bag... I used to think they were hiddeous, but I found one that I fell in love w/ and was a present to myself while I was pg w/ DD.

We don't use our stroller often right now, but we used our Chicco Capri during summer months when DS wasn't walking and we really liked it. Light weight and easy to maneuver

[ChetMC]

Valco Question

Originally Posted by Caneel

We have a Valco and I love, love, love it.

Is this the stroller with the toddler seat that goes on the front? I've seen pictures online, but none with kids in the stroller.

[Jannah6]

I like the Maclaren Quest. My favorite diaper bag was actually a backpack from LandsEnd.

[Julz6871]

Maclaren Quest and the Skip Hop Duo!

[Drummer's Wife]

love my peg perego p3 and matching diaper bag. But really, neither gets used much anymore.

I have a 2007 in Pure Vapor.

[JennaW]

I love my Petunia Pickle Bottom Shoulder Diaper Bag.

And for stroller, hands down, BOB Revolution. I would rather not use a stroller if I don't have my BOB.

[bscal]

I tend to agree with pp who don't like diaper bags. Quite frankly I have 3 kids and I've been through probably about 12 diaper bags. I gave up. Now I have a nice Vera Bradley purse that I carry... I have room for my wallet, keys, cell phone, wipes case, cloth diaper and a small bag for the wet diaper. I keep a duffel bag in my car with all the other stuff I might need - changes of clothes, more diapers, snacks, etc.

As for the stroller, we don't use it that much but I like the Graco one I have that came in the travel system with my first child. It's held up well and it's almost 6 years old.

Beth

[~savah~]

I love my BOB Strides stroller, except for the fact that it does not recline all the way, other than that it is great. As for diaper bags, that was a tough one. It was so hard for me to find one that wasn't toxic. I got one of these http://www.backwoodsbabies.com/diaperbags.html it is made by a WAHM, it is inexpensive and it works great. Plus she made one custom for me which was wonderful.

[Caneel]

Originally Posted by ChetMC

Is this the stroller with the toddler seat that goes on the front? I've seen pictures online, but none with kids in the stroller.

I am not sure. I know there is an attachment to add a second child but since we only have one, I haven't paid much attention.

[PabloHoneySF]

Originally Posted by ChetMC

Is this the stroller with the toddler seat that goes on the front? I've seen pictures online, but none with kids in the stroller.

We have the Valco single and use the toddler seat in front. I have 2 kids (a 3year old and an almost 2 year old) and am expecting a third and think that the Valco (with the buggy board on back) may end up being the most used out of our 4 strollers. The biggest problem is the kids fighting over who gets to be in front.
I do love our BOB double too, the size is great for being able to do all my grocery shopping (we walk to the grocery store and farmers market) but the size is also cumbersome for when the markets are crowded.

I have a skip hop double diaper bag which is great for daylong trips, but for the most part, I just stick a couple of diapers and a pack of wipes in my purse.

[Marylizah]

I loooooooove my Bugaboo, too. The.best.stroller.ever. But, like a PP said, it's more stroller than a lot of people need. When we got it, we didn't have a car and it got a ton of use.

In comparison, the Maclaren Quest that I have is a pain to push and not nearly as comfortable for infants and young toddlers.

I've never been much of a diaper bag person either. I have a do-it-all from Land's End and that thing is HUGE. I haven't used it since DS was tiny. However, the changing pad that came with it is still in use! Otherwise, I just put diapers/snacks/water in my (admittedly large) purse.

[karemore]

I love diaper bags because they have two drink holders on the outside of the bag.

My daughter is 3 1/2 and my regular "handbag" is still a black Graco diaper bag. I never leave the house without water for myself and my DD. You wouldn't know this is a diaper bag unless you got close enough to read the graco tag.

I still use my Maclaren stroller all the time. Not sure which model, but it's bright pink and has storage underneath. My very tall 3 1/2 year old still fits. We take it to WDW and on vacations and in between I use it to haul all the library books back and forth.

[an_aurora]

I have a big fabric purse that I got from JC Penny's for a diaper bag. It has skulls and crossbones and DH will actually carry it.

We had a Mountain Buggy Urban Double that I loved loved loved. I had to sell it when we moved and I made DH promise we could get another one with our tax return.