My kids are grown so I have no idea, but I just wanted to say what a generous and thoughtful gift you are giving. You're a great friend and she's lucky to have you.
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Mom of 2 (5 year old and 4 month old) and I prefer my mono Montsouris backpack because of it being hand free. I rarely use my shoulder purses and prefer to have another bag for my kids’ stuff.
Thank you all for your candid answers. I will speak with my friend a bit more and assess what she likes/ needs when the baby comes.
Really appreciate all your help!
Really appreciate all your help!
Just another thing to be wary of, there are a worrying amount of cases of ladies getting purses stolen out of open baby bags. These ladies are targeted specifically for being distracted with baby. It’s so easy to leave your bag in a shopping cart etc while putting your baby back in the car or while you’re browsing the shops. Security Is key!
Wow. I hadn't thought of this. Thank you. So perhaps a small LV crossbody for her essentials. Then she can get a washable baby bag that she finds suitable.
The world is upside down these days. Yikes.
i know right. thats why i just use a non luxury bag for my kids stuff. in that case i dont need to worry even if i leave my stroller somewhere. but luckily i live in a place which is one of the safest in the whole world. Crossbody bag for her essential would be a good idea. like a small pochette i guess with a crossbody that is also a fuss free.
I have 2 kids, I have a Neverfull and Noe GM but I don't use that much. I prefer backpack type because of hand free. Maybe get a Montsouris backpack or Speedy B for crossbody. What is her style though? What do you think she like?
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Not crazy about either for the purpose you desire. You need a large zip top tote. Compartments helps. Not a light color. I honestly wouldn’t spend a lot on a baby bag.
Yeah definitely a small cross body for her phone and cards. This would work perfectly as she can wear while lifting baby in and out the car/stroller etc.
I would use the NF GM, myself, with a small cross body inside for myself. I don't think you need a zipper on every single bag -- some people feel that's important. But the strength of the NF is its "just reach in" nature. Put a bag organizer in the NF, and you are all set. You can secure a water bottle and everything in there! My other suggestion would be a backpack (I'm super picky, as they don't all look good, imo) and I wouldn't be afraid to look outside LV for that. I used a very lightweight backpack for part of the time that I had babies, but stuff sort of gets buried and is harder to find. The hands-free aspect is nice though.
I voted for NF, but honestly a real diaper bag works best, one that will work with her stroller. In the grand scheme of things, you use this bag for 2 years, max 3 as diaper bag, then don't need a diaper bag really just a bigger bag to carry extra clothes or a little toy and a snack and any bigger purse can do that, or you can use the stroller bag or compartment under the seat for it. I was so against a diaper bag, and tried many option high and low for purse that would possibly be a diaper bag and they all failed me one way or other. The best of the worst was a tote, which NF is. I have a Graceful MM, and do not see it function as comfortably as diaper bag, would it work, yes, is it practical for daily use as diaper bag, then no.
I have the NF GM but honestly wouldn't recommend it as a diaper bag, as it is not the lightest bag you can find.i suppose something made of nylon would be a better choice. Or maybe a small and light cross body bag for necessity and another light tote bag?