Best mommy handbags?

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#1
I'd love to hear all the mommy member opinions on what bag you love using.

I have a newborn and I've tossed some diapers into my speedy 30 bandouliere when going out for a quick errand. Otherwise I toss my essentials into my soho disco and bring his diaper bag along :biggrin:
 
#2
Well, if you like your Speedy you could always get a diaper pouch that holds diapers, other essentials and a foldable changing pad to put in your Speedy. I think Juju-Be has a few options.

Other than that, I think LC Le Pliage is a permanent favorite among moms. It's easy to keep clean, comes in several sizes and the price doesn't break the bank.
 
#3
Sister-in-law has three small kids and uses a Leatherology tote, there's an option that includes a waterproof insert with temperature-stabilizing pockets(Apple sauce stays cold, formula stays warm) specifically to be used for a mommy/diaper bag. Tote comes in, I think, 12 different colors of leather and slightly more expensive than a Le Pliage tote.
 
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#4
I'm often thinking about this. My daughter is one now and over the course of this year I have gone between a few of my bags. I am too busy to switch my bags that often and find that when I switch, I often forget one thing, and that one thing is always what I need that day.

My current setup is my purse is my Chanel boy (often carried crossbody with baby) and a petunia pickle bottom diaper backpack for baby. I also work full time and carry an additional tote as my work bag (saint laurent north/south shopper) I am also a tech girl and need my ipad with me as well as my phone to feel able to do work no matter where I am. I feel sort of awkward carrying two bags and wonder what is going to happen when eventually have to carry less for baby so it doesn't fill out a baby bag. I do love having my own crossbody/ shoulder bag with just my stuff though and like how I don't have to dig for my stuff among baby's stuff.

However, I have tried:
- LV Melie as a purse/ pump bag for me and would stuff in a changing pouch if needed but things would get really full and the melie can be large and awkward crossbody
- Neverfull GM as a mommy, baby and work bag-- it fit everything, but is enormous and would get heavy plus would be difficult to pass along to hubby if he is going to change baby
- Chanel jumbo for me and put into le pliage for work -- the jumbo was too bag when out and about with baby but realized I like crossbody.

Sorry about the essay but I'm glad to have a place to talk about this!!
 
#5
If tossing the kids’ stuff in together with my stuff, LV Speedy B and Givenchy Pandora.
If keeping my essentials separate, LV Pochette Accessories worn crossbody or Chanel woc.
 
#7
I’m not a fan of carrying baby stuff in my personal bag. So it’s always diaper bag and purse. Alma BB was great when I just needed the essentials. And my LV Palm Springs backpack was just easy when I needed more space.
 
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I usually carry a small crossbody and my daughter’s diaper bag, but when I don’t need that much stuff for her I just throw a pouch with a few diapers and bag of wipes, changing pad and change of clothes for her into my LV Graceful MM.
 
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jayohwhy said:
I'm often thinking about this. My daughter is one now and over the course of this year I have gone between a few of my bags. I am too busy to switch my bags that often and find that when I switch, I often forget one thing, and that one thing is always what I need that day.

My current setup is my purse is my Chanel boy (often carried crossbody with baby) and a petunia pickle bottom diaper backpack for baby. I also work full time and carry an additional tote as my work bag (saint laurent north/south shopper) I am also a tech girl and need my ipad with me as well as my phone to feel able to do work no matter where I am. I feel sort of awkward carrying two bags and wonder what is going to happen when eventually have to carry less for baby so it doesn't fill out a baby bag. I do love having my own crossbody/ shoulder bag with just my stuff though and like how I don't have to dig for my stuff among baby's stuff.

However, I have tried:
- LV Melie as a purse/ pump bag for me and would stuff in a changing pouch if needed but things would get really full and the melie can be large and awkward crossbody
- Neverfull GM as a mommy, baby and work bag-- it fit everything, but is enormous and would get heavy plus would be difficult to pass along to hubby if he is going to change baby
- Chanel jumbo for me and put into le pliage for work -- the jumbo was too bag when out and about with baby but realized I like crossbody.

Sorry about the essay but I'm glad to have a place to talk about this!!
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I'm all about the crossbodies! Although I do like my jujube onyx diaper bag, I just find it heavy and it takes a good junk of space in our stroller basket. So more often than not if I'm not going out for a long time, I'll just put his stuff into my bag. One time after switching bags, I forgot his baby wipes since then I've packed backup kits that I've left in each car. It's a wet dry bag with a disposable changing mat, travel size diaper cream/wipes, diapers, and a change of outfit or you can easily buy these kits (dwypeze or Little Toes On The Go).

I liked my le pliage neo before he came along but now I feel like it'll become a heavy bottomless pit even with an organizer. It's all trial and error but I'm glad that we're all still trying to rotate our bags even with our little ones :heart:
 
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Whenever I am with my son, I love using my totes. I have a Louis Vuitton Neverfull GM for that use. I can just put anything that my whole family needs inside a tote quickly. Whether it’s a new toy, a jacket when feeling warm or a new makeup purchase lol. I specifically prefer a non zip tote compared to the zipped ones.

When my son was still a baby, I used to use my old Longchamp Le Pliage shoulder bag in large size with the Great Wall of China for his diaper bag.
 
#12
I use an MZ Wallace large metro tote. It’s so light when it’s empty and still pretty light even when packed full of baby stuff. I have a ToteSavvy insert in it too to help with organizing all my baby stuff.
 
#13
After my hospital issued diaper bag fell apart, I bought a used MZ Wallace Kate tote on eBay. It was so sturdy with great side pockets and compartments. The quality is amazing and it still looks quite new despite 3 years of use. Now that my child is older, I've also started to use a Fjallraven kanken backpack.
 
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