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August 31, 2017

Why we switched to a BackPack Diaper Bag

Why we switched our Diaper Bag

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I remember when I was pregnant and trying to pick out the perfect diaper bag. I wanted one that was big enough to carry everything that I needed but not too big and bulky that I wouldn’t be able to shove in under the stroller or in between the front and back seat of the car. I wanted a cute one, but was looking for a gender neutral- ish one that I could use for Caroline and whatever gender our eventual next baby will be. I remember looking at Babies R Us one day and just standing there in awe that their were so many types, styles, colors and variations of diaper bags.

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I picked out an absolute adorable bag. I loved that it came with a changing pad, bottle holder, pacifier holder, stroller straps and so much more. It could be used as a cross over your shoulder bag, or by the shorter handles, carried like a purse by your side or over one shoulder. I loved it- I still love it. But, it wasn’t as functional as I would have liked it to be. We used the bag for a couple months, it was fantastic, or so we thought. We didn’t know any better. I went back to work, drug Caroline to my mom’s house in the morning, up the stairs in her carseat and the bag on my shoulder. The bag would smack the side of the house as I walked up the steps. I just figured it was a wide- load new mom learning how to handle carrying all the new baby gear. I didn’t think anything of it.

Dave registered for a daddy backpack diaper bag. He didn’t necessarily want to carry around the big diaper bag, if he had a choice. We got it as like a back up, figuring if any time he would take Caroline out by himself, like if he was meeting up with me after work somewhere, he would have a diaper bag that was ready to go. It didn’t really get used until we were getting ready to go out of state on vacation. As we were packing to go to Florida, we realized Caroline literally had the biggest bag of the three of us. She had so much stuff. Since she has a dairy and soy allergy- she has to be on special ready to feed formula. We had to take so much of it. The millions of diapers and wipes. Outfits, bibs and burp cloths galore. She totally out packed daddy and mommy put together. So, instead of lugging the larger diaper bag around the airport and eventual theme parks we would see in Florida, we opted to take Daddy’s backpack bag down. I didn’t realize how much this would change our baby packing life! For more traveling with infant tips- check out the traveling tips post.ย 

We were still able to pack the necessities in the backpack diaper bag, so we were happy. When we were at the airport, I realized how much this was going to change our trip. I was able to strap Caroline to the front of me in her favorite baby wearing carrier,ย while I could wear the back pack on my back and still have both arms free to do as we needed.

Since we had three bags, I was able to pull one behind me- no problem. Plus, I still had one other arm free to open doors, pick up things, etc. I felt even more mobile and it was so freeing. We got down to Florida and went about our activities. We went to theme parks, shopping areas and even the grocery store and Dave and I both agreed that it was much easier to wear the backpack diaper bag than to lug around the big shoulder diaper bag. We could use the stroller with ease and had more room for our trinkets and gifts in the bottom of the stroller than not having any room for anything else with the big shoulder bag.

Once we got home from vacation, I never even thought about switching back to our old diaper bag. I still love it and use it for some things. But, our every day diaper bag is definitely daddy’s backpack version. When my mom watches her during the week, she has even commented how much easier it is to get around and even in and out of the car with Caroline now that we use the diaper bag version.

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These are the few reasons that we decided to make the switch to our daddy backpack diaper bag. I’m sure everybody has their own opinion. But, if you’re on the edge about what bag to get or unsure if you want to make the switch, that’s our advice for ya!

 

Feel free to share your diaper bag ideas, stories and choices below in the comments ๐Ÿ™‚

one sharp mama,

 

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  1. Laura says

    August 31, 2017 at 11:33 am

    Outings were made so much easier when we switched to a backpack diaper bag too! So much less cumbersome. Plus we picked a really neutral bag so my husband didn’t feel weird carrying it. Haha

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    • onesharpmamablog@gmail.com says

      August 31, 2017 at 3:33 pm

      That’s perfect

      Reply
  2. Rachel says

    August 31, 2017 at 12:45 pm

    I’ve been thinking about switching to a backpack. I just need my hands free with this crazy toddler of mine!

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    • onesharpmamablog@gmail.com says

      August 31, 2017 at 3:32 pm

      It’s so much easier to Chase after them with a backpack diaper bag

      Reply
  3. Mary Leigh says

    August 31, 2017 at 2:35 pm

    I also really loved the backpack diaper bag! I use a crossbody now because I don’t need to carry as much stuff with a toddler, but I know I’lll likely switch back once we have another!

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    • onesharpmamablog@gmail.com says

      August 31, 2017 at 3:32 pm

      Good to know the cross body works when they’re older. Thanks for sharing

      Reply
  4. Kristin says

    August 31, 2017 at 3:51 pm

    Amen, sister! I’m on Baby #4, and I have also found that backpack diaper bags are the way to go. I went through several traditional diaper bags before finally landing on the backpack style, and I’m never going back! We love our JuJuBe backpack. It was pricey, but I found it for a decent price used on eBay.

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    • onesharpmamablog@gmail.com says

      August 31, 2017 at 4:09 pm

      Congrats on baby number 4! It’s nice to see another backpack loving mama

      Reply
  5. Teri says

    August 31, 2017 at 4:02 pm

    Ok, I’m cheating because my kiddos are huge. However, I have tons of nieces and nephews, so I thought I could share this post.

    I’m definitely am! It just makes more sense to use a backpack. Wish I had thought of that 11 years ago when I had my last baby. ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • onesharpmamablog@gmail.com says

      August 31, 2017 at 4:09 pm

      Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
  6. Kate says

    August 31, 2017 at 4:14 pm

    I agree! Backpack diaper bags are such a game changer! I absolutely love my JuJuBe BFF backpack diaper bag. I’m never going back to shoulder straps ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • onesharpmamablog@gmail.com says

      September 1, 2017 at 8:46 am

      I may have to check this JuJuBe brand out next. I’ve had multiple mamas comment how great they are!

      Reply
  7. Heather says

    August 31, 2017 at 5:06 pm

    Yes! I got a backpack for #3 – I insisted on it because I was so tired of bags falling off my shoulder. ESPECIALLY for travel and amusement parks. I recommend backpacks to new moms all the time.

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    • onesharpmamablog@gmail.com says

      September 1, 2017 at 8:45 am

      YESSSS!!! I couldn’t stand how often they just fell off my shoulder. No more of the those problems with the backpack bags, that’s for sure.

      Reply
  8. MorgAn says

    August 31, 2017 at 8:02 pm

    This is a great idea! We use a cross body that I love but it does kill my shoulder while trying to carry my littles. I may need to switch over soon!

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    • onesharpmamablog@gmail.com says

      September 1, 2017 at 8:44 am

      Backpacks definitely help even out the weight and it’s still easy to carry a little one with one on. I hope you find one you like and it helps you too.

      Reply
  9. how to make my husband love me more says

    September 8, 2017 at 10:16 am

    Nice tips! I have been seeking for things like that for a while currently. Thanks!

    Reply

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