Don’t Buy a Large Diaper Bag That’s the Wrong Size and Fit!
Date: Friday February 13, 2009Posted in: affordable diaper bags
The diaper bags market has really exploded in quantity and quality over the last five years. Companies are really trying to stand out to a wide range of tastes and budgets by making bags that mimic purse looks, that are super functional and remain stylish, and by coming up with creative engineering tricks to fit every conceivable baby item needed for a trip in one large product.
But that is the catch. How do you know what size is best for your needs? You should probably look at a couple of factors at minimum.
Firstly, what size are you? There is a very large range of sizes in these bags. A 5′2” woman is not going to be able to wear a very large bag without looking like she is drowning in it or that it could contain not only her baby’s, but the woman’s entire wardrobe as well. If you’re 5′7” and above, then you can probably feel and look more comfortable with a very large size diaper bag.
Finally, you do have to like the overall look of the bag. It’s something that you’ll have with you for at least a couple years. It has to feel just right. So don’t be hesistant to try out a number of bags in the store. Put them on your shoulder, walk around with them a bit. Open them all up and play with the zippers, straps, clasps and pockets. They’ll become close knowledge to you, so you’ll want to see how they will stack up for your everyday use in advance.
Secondly, you need to look at the outer material. As everyone knows, babies are a lot of fun, but a lot of work too and that means a lot of mess at any given time. That leather designer bag you have your eye on may look wonderful and go fabulously with your clothing collection, your stroller, and your high chair, but it probably isn’t going to clean up so well (review this website for thorough high chair reviews). A bunch of little spots on it may detract from the look sooner than you would like.
Going with an easily wipeable fabric like microsuede or vinyl, or choosing to protect the fabric with a stain-resistant product may offer a better chance of the bag standing up to the rigors of day-to-day use.
Thirdly, think about what you really need to fit in the bag. Sure, it would be nice to put everything that you might need in there. But the more you try to stuff in, the more weight you have to carry around each day over a long distance. It can add up in wear and fatigue for your body.
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