Moms and their Chanels

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#31
I have two very very active boys (4 and 2 years old). When they were babies, I got a prada diaper bag. Loved it. Carried it alot initially. I would also wear my chanel lambskin woc. It's honestly more durable than people think. Then realized backpack all the way. So I just got a sporty back pack from Columbia and wore that.
Now that they are "older" and after having my second and realizing I don't need to take the whole nursery in my bag, I only really carry a crossbody bag. So lately, I've been using gucci soho disco, chanel mini cf, lv pochette metis, chanel on the road tote, chanel boy old medium bag. I dont carry my woc because I can't fit a diaper in it. I did use my woc alot when I was pregnant. It was perfect then.

When I go to the store alone, I'll take my jumbo cf or woc out. I only wear my m/l cf on dinner dates, gno, weddings so that has not seen daylight since covid.

You can really wear anything that's comfortable for you.
 
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Hi there! Surprisingly, my bag habits and preferences didn't change much when I became a mommy. In the earliest of days, I used a proper diaper bag with a chanel mini, reissue or seasonal bag tucked inside. Sometimes, the diaper bag would stay in the stroller while carried the purse and baby. Very quickly, I swapped the diaper bag for a seasonal chanel tote or shoulder bag. On days where I didn't need much, a chanel mini worn cross body worked perfectly for me. I did not use my WOC's when my son was little because I found them too limiting in what I could carry. For me, carrying a nice bag enabled me to still feel like me as I launched into the early mommy years. I was fortunate that I never had any serious spills from bottles or baby food.
Chanel bags are much more durable than people think! Best wishes! :)
 
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Hikitten said:
i tried in the tpm size too in etoupe but it was too long on me. I’m 5’2”. Wish the strap was adjustable.Could buy a shorter strap for it but H straps are so expensive.

I’m always looking for a practical Chanel bag. Sometimes there are great seasonal designs that are more carefree. I have a reissue 225, reissue camera bag, woc and square mini.I can wear them all with my kids (6&8) but think they’re still too flashy and the chain can hurt after some time. I just got a denim medium flap and think it’s pretty carefree and casual but still screams Chanel. I’m eyeing next either another camera bag or bucket bag but think H bags might better options for mom bags. Will have to give the Evelyn another try. Also waiting to get a garden party which will be a good option but not for parks etc. other option is a nice bum bag.
But let us know what you decide to get!
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I am also looking into camera bags, but I do agree the chain being uncomfortable sometimes, and I don’t know if it will be uncomfy for the baby when I carry her. Now I am even more tempted to get the evelyne tpm.
 
#34
sassification said:
I am using this mini chevron flap for quick runs nearby.. For longer or further trips, i use my Boy Old medium as i need to squeeze in a diaper! Lol and wet wipes for sure..

Caviar is for sure and dark colors for me. I have yet to pull the trigger on light Chanel!
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I do own quite a few light Chanels and I will not be using them when going out with my baby. Lol

Maybe when she’s a bit older.
 
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ashin121 said:
I have two very very active boys (4 and 2 years old). When they were babies, I got a prada diaper bag. Loved it. Carried it alot initially. I would also wear my chanel lambskin woc. It's honestly more durable than people think. Then realized backpack all the way. So I just got a sporty back pack from Columbia and wore that.
Now that they are "older" and after having my second and realizing I don't need to take the whole nursery in my bag, I only really carry a crossbody bag. So lately, I've been using gucci soho disco, chanel mini cf, lv pochette metis, chanel on the road tote, chanel boy old medium bag. I dont carry my woc because I can't fit a diaper in it. I did use my woc alot when I was pregnant. It was perfect then.

When I go to the store alone, I'll take my jumbo cf or woc out. I only wear my m/l cf on dinner dates, gno, weddings so that has not seen daylight since covid.

You can really wear anything that's comfortable for you.
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May I know how did your lambskin woc age? I have a lambskin woc and also 2 lambskin minis, I am very unsure about using them when outing with the baby. Because I will definitely be putting all my attention to the baby and not care about the bag.
 
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luckylove said:
Hi there! Surprisingly, my bag habits and preferences didn't change much when I became a mommy. In the earliest of days, I used a proper diaper bag with a chanel mini, reissue or seasonal bag tucked inside. Sometimes, the diaper bag would stay in the stroller while carried the purse and baby. Very quickly, I swapped the diaper bag for a seasonal chanel tote or shoulder bag. On days where I didn't need much, a chanel mini worn cross body worked perfectly for me. I did not use my WOC's when my son was little because I found them too limiting in what I could carry. For me, carrying a nice bag enabled me to still feel like me as I launched into the early mommy years. I was fortunate that I never had any serious spills from bottles or baby food.
Chanel bags are much more durable than people think! Best wishes! :)
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That is lovely! Unfortunately for me, I do not feel like myself at all after having my baby, I just feel like a tired mom. I love my baby to bits and I would not trade this for anything, but I feel like I’ve lost myself. So I’ve turned to shopping to make myself feel better. Lol

Anyway, I am in the process of replacing some bags that I hardly reach for to some more baby friendly bags. I kept the ones I love. <3
 
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mrsblue said:
Hi mommies, what is your favorite bag to wear taking your young kids out?

I am planning to to downsize my collection significantly and get a few new mommy-friendly bags and maybe another woc. Would be great if you can include what leather the bag is made of. TIA
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When I had my son I just used the Prada diaper bag, it is very convenient. When he got older (he is 2 now), I just used a small nylon Prada backpack. It was difficult to use my Chanels while carrying him because of the chains. I currently have a newborn and I've been using the Prada diaper bag again and the Longchamp Neo small backpack.

I downsized my collection since becoming a mom and the bags are mostly for display. It is not like I can go anywhere with covid around and having a newborn. I will probably use the bags again when they are older, but for now they serve as eye candy.
 
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Kimmytherat said:
When I had my son I just used the Prada diaper bag, it is very convenient. When he got older (he is 2 now), I just used a small nylon Prada backpack. It was difficult to use my Chanels while carrying him because of the chains. I currently have a newborn and I've been using the Prada diaper bag again and the Longchamp Neo small backpack.

I downsized my collection since becoming a mom and the bags are mostly for display. It is not like I can go anywhere with covid around and having a newborn. I will probably use the bags again when they are older, but for now they serve as eye candy.
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Congrats on your newborn! My baby is 7 months old, and so far I’ve only been using the diaper bag since I mostly carry her with the carrier instead of the stroller.

My bags are not even on display as they stay in their dustbags in my bag closet. I take comfort in knowing I will be using them when my baby is a bit older.

And we mostly stay home now, so I guess I am shopping for new bags just for the sake of shopping. Lol
 
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mrsblue said:
May I know how did your lambskin woc age? I have a lambskin woc and also 2 lambskin minis, I am very unsure about using them when outing with the baby. Because I will definitely be putting all my attention to the baby and not care about the bag.
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I used my lambskin woc for about a year nonstop with my second. It has a lot of wear where the chains rub the flap and needs a good spa day but otherwise it’s held up for the amount ive used it. Think it being flatter and closer to my body helped. I used it while baby wearing so I always had access to my cards and phone and used a diaper bag for everything else.
I think minis would be fine if not baby wearing. I find if I have a bulky bag and need to carry my kid they end up “sitting” on the bag if that makes sense.
My kids are older now and I don’t use the woc as much as I should. Only for nights out or when traveling when that was normal.
I’m still considering a belt bag worn crossbody. But wondering if it’s too young and I’m too old for that trend now. Lol
 
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