Is it ridiculous to get a $100 diaper bag

amother

Bottlebrush

Mon, Aug 26 2024, 11:21 am

amother OP wrote:

https://aylabag.com/products/ayla-mini-bag-5?variant=40358049087622

Wow this is stunning!!!! Of course you should get it! And use it in good health.

I have a friend that was going around with a black plastic shopping bag holding her babies diapers, wipes, bottles etc. I went ahead and bought her a diaper bag from Doona for over 100$ (I had not yet gotten her a baby gift so was perfect). She still uses it, 2 babies later. I don’t think 100$ is overpriced.

amother

↑ Jasmine ↓

Mon, Aug 26 2024, 11:24 am

amother Powderblue wrote:

Will the handle and trimming with fake leather peel ? That's prob with my old bag and why I need to replace. Want to buy something that will last

Mine has close to zero wear and tear. They are exceptionally well made

amother

↑ Powderblue

Mon, Aug 26 2024, 11:28 am

amother Jasmine wrote:

Mine has close to zero wear and tear. They are exceptionally well made

After how long?

Bnei Berak 10

Mon, Aug 26 2024, 1:32 pm

If it's a bag you will use for a long time it kind of will be your handbag so to stay then yes, buy something you will like.
Upthread someone mentioned a lifetime guarantee which indeed seems attractive.

Tao ↓

Mon, Aug 26 2024, 4:16 pm

I found a diaper bag with my first for $99 that matched my stroller absolutely perfectly. It was big, with plenty of pockets, a portable change mat, and was the exact width of my stroller. I debated with myself for a while and gave in in the end. 5.5 years down the line and I'm still using it for my third baby. I'd say it was money well spent. Especially since you need to pack so much stuff with babies, wipes, tissues, diapers, changes of clothing....... I say go for it, unless its literally a choice of that or bread for tomorrow.

amother

Ginger

Mon, Aug 26 2024, 5:08 pm

Yes! Go for it. I was too cheap for my first few kids and used whatever I found in Marshalls, not specifically diaper bags. For my fifth I splurged and bought a skip hop ($75 at the time.) it was one of my best purchases. So convenient to have a bag with all the right sized pockets! And it felt good to have a classy baby bag.

amother

Salmon ↓

Mon, Aug 26 2024, 7:40 pm

The bag is gorgeous! I think you should get it and enjoy it

If you don’t mind me asking, is a diaper bag necessary? I just use the doona bag. Is it something I’d need once baby is bigger? I really don’t like to walk around with a lot of things

↑ Tao

Mon, Aug 26 2024, 7:46 pm

amother Salmon wrote:

The Doona bag is teeeny. I'm pretty sure I was Savta Simcha in my previous gilgul, cuz somehow I always find myself shlepping around heaps of stuff

amother

↑ Salmon

Mon, Aug 26 2024, 8:00 pm

Tao wrote:

The Doona bag is teeeny. I'm pretty sure I was Savta Simcha in my previous gilgul, cuz somehow I always find myself shlepping around heaps of stuff

lol
Idk it’s big enough for me! A few diapers, a package of wipes, undershirt, socks, diaper cream, and a bottle or two. What else do u need in there??

cnc

Mon, Aug 26 2024, 8:12 pm

I was gifted/bought a Petunia Pickle Bottom over 15 years ago for close to $200(then!). I used it for close to ten years and passed it on. It was worth every penny. I had it professionally dry cleaned a couple of times. For those asking why a diaper bag is necessary, it's probably more important for people that walk a lot vs drive...
Where else do you store diapers, wipes, formula, food , a change of clothing etc ..?.(To be honest my current handbag is also overflowing, even though I don't have any babies, and I use large tote bags for that reason. I always say that I need to be able to fit my whole life into my bag..)

$100 is definitely not a lot for a quality diaper bag that will last more than one child....for those that spend $40 on bags that keep breaking and need to be replaced by each child, you're still coming out cheaper with a $100 bag. OP, enjoy your purchase!

amother

Coffee

Mon, Aug 26 2024, 8:26 pm

amother Salmon wrote:

lol
Idk it’s big enough for me! A few diapers, a package of wipes, undershirt, socks, diaper cream, and a bottle or two. What else do u need in there??

Yeah I got a bulky diaper bag backpack for my first and gave it away barely used. It's not my thing. It does depend on your lifestyle--do you have a car you can stow things in, is the baby bottle-fed, is baby with you most days or in daycare, do you take lengthy outings or mostly stay close to home, etc. for my current baby I just keep a spare onesie, diaper, chux pad, and small wipes in my purse for small outings. 100$ isn't crazy to spend on a bag you'll get good use from.

amother

Winterberry

Mon, Aug 26 2024, 9:58 pm

To me it is ridiculous, but as other posters said, we each choose on what to spend.

I sounds like you really want to, so if you can afford it, go ahead.

amother

Babyblue

Tue, Aug 27 2024, 4:15 am

I spent £100 on a StorkSak changing bag (not sure if they sell them in US) 8 years ago which was a big splurge but I've forgotten about the price and I still love it. I couldn't see anything else I liked. You might as well get something good quality that you're happy to be seen with like any other bag you'd buy.

amother

Teal

Tue, Aug 27 2024, 4:46 am

amother Salmon wrote:

Isnt the doona bag a diaper bag?

Assuming here that op does not have or is trying to replace.