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Mommy's 5 Life-Saving Diaper Bag Essentials

Nicole Abbott — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:19:34 PST

If you're one of those mamas that's always on the go, then your diaper bag is for more than just baby. Space in the bag may be at a premium, but mama needs to stake her claim to at least one corner for herself. For a stress-free outing with baby, make sure to pack these five life-saving items for mommy next time you hit the streets with your lil one.

Beat the Winter Blahs With a Bold Diaper Bag

Kate Stahl — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:55:04 PST

Sure, your black diaper bag looks chic and matches everything, but with Winter rapidly approaching, and bringing with it months of gray days, isn't it time to add a little color to your life? Our suggestion: pick up a bold, patterned diaper bag, guaranteed to make you smile every time you walk out the door with your bundled-up bundle of joy. There are tons of colorful diaper bag options out there - we're seriously loving all of Jonathan Adler's designs for Skip Hop - but we've picked our 10 faves, all fashionable and fun. Keep clicking to find your favorite.

OnSugar Blog: What's in Your Diaper Bag?

OnSugar Blog — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:15:03 PDT

Lots of moms like to think out loud, and CherylDee is one of them. Here is one of the latest posts to her Lipsticks to Baby Bottles blog.

Prior to having Kiara, I always wondered why parents were lugging around this huge bag on top of having to push a stroller with a baby. I thought, "Seriously? Aren't you carrying just a little too much?" Boy was I wrong! Now that I have a child, I can totally relate! I always pack spares now. I learned my lesson! You never know when your child might dirty themselves. And trust me, it always happens!

So here's how my diaper bag looks. (Thank you mum for giving it to me!) It's from Kipling. It also comes with a changing pad too! It's funny because my step dad actually bought that bag for my mum without realizing that it was a diaper bag. She likes big chunky bags that's why!

The inner organizer piece that holds everything in place can be taken out, but I like that it has extra pockets to store other things like extra clothes, burp cloths, pacifier and bottle nipple wipes etc. The side pockets are the perfect size to put in our nappy cream as well as the milk powder storage container! Love it! Now that Kiara takes solids, I also carry her food in a container which fits perfectly in it too.

Here's my list of items I have in my diaper bag:

6 pieces of nappies
Huggies Wet Wipes
2 bottles (1 for Milk, 1 for Juice) + Bottel warmer holder
4 extra pairs of onesies
Pacifier & Nipple wipes
Nappy Cream
Disinfectant spray
Yu Yee Oil (Cap Limau) or Minyak Telon in Lavender (This works wonders for wind! I always put it on her tummy!)
Pacifier
Toys! Lots of Toys!

Keep reading to see the rest of CherylDee's diaper bag necessities. Want to see more? Start following Lipsticks to Baby Bottles or start your own OnSugar blog. It's easy, it's free, and we just may feature your content on our site!

Think Pink! 5 Kids' Products in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

LilSugar — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:36:54 PDT

You don't need to wear rose-colored glasses to be seeing pink this month. It's October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means it's annual shop for the boobies time! We've found a selection of child and baby products that give something to the cause with every purchase.

Clockwise from top left:

Infant Splatter Romper ($12): 25 percent of your purchase price will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Crane Drop Shaped Pink Cool Mist Humidifier ($45): Partial proceeds go toward the fight against breast cancer.
Kids Stainless Steel Scissors with Antimicrobial Pink Handles ($4): 10 cents from the sale of each product are being donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Plush Winter Bear ($12): 25 percent of your purchase price will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
California Baby I Love You Aromatherapy Bubble Bath ($14): A portion of the proceeds of the I Love You line of products is donated to the California Breast Cancer Research Program.

8 New Diaper Bags For Fall

Rebecca M Gruber — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:34:25 PDT

Time to trade in Summer's pastel and woven straw bags for something a bit more Fall-minded. Animal prints and patterned clothes are filling up department stores' clothing racks, and now they can be hanging from your stroller as well. We know you wouldn't carry the same handbag each day, so why not switch out your diaper bag with the change of season. With new arrivals from some hot designers - including a collaboration with Jonathan Adler - here are eight picks to spruce up your cooler-weather strolls!

OnSugar Blog: Diaper Bag Disaster

OnSugar Blog — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:16:05 PDT

Lots of moms like to think out loud, and MiaFT is one of them. This is an excerpt from one of the latest posts on her Baby Love blog.

This week I had a diaper bag disaster! I must not have correctly set up Audrey's sippy cup, and it spilled milk all over my bag. It wasn't just a little milk that I could wipe out of the water proof lining, I had a puddle in the bottom of my bag. I realized it was there when milk started to drip through the seams onto my feet. I knew my bag was ruined. It was only a matter of time before it began to smell like spoiled milk. I wasn't completely thrilled with my bag anyway, so I decided it was time to get a new one. So I was on the hunt for a new bag!

I had a few requirements that I was looking for. First, I wanted a lightweight bag. My last bag was heavy when empty, so it was terrible to carry when full, which it often was since it was kind of small. It could really only fit the essentials. So I was also looking for a bigger bag for times when I would need extra snacks or things like bathing suits and towels. Also, I like diaper bags because they have so many pockets! I love to keep things organized so I can find them easily. And of course, I want it to be cute!

First bag on my list to check out was the Petunia Pickle Bottom. So many people I know have this bag, I was sure I would love it. It has that inventive outside pocket that folds out to an instant changing station. But I ruled it out as soon as I picked it up, because it was so heavy with nothing in it! Next, I wanted to check out the Marc by Marc Jacobs bag. It is very large, and slightly heavy, but not too bad. It is obviously cute and I love the red color! The price is a little on the higher end, so I wanted to keep looking for a cheaper alternative, but kept this bag in mind.

Keep reading to see which bag she chose!

Rachel Zoe's Baby Skyler Has a Closet Full of Designer Goods

Rebecca M Gruber — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:45:00 PDT

You're never too young for your first Louis, or are you? After showing the world her customized Alexander McQueen diaper bag that arrived before baby Skyler's birth, Rachel Zoe is asking her fans for their thoughts on the lil one's new Louis Vuitton version. This afternoon Rachel tweeted, "Is Skyler to young to have his first LV? So MAJ for a new diaper bag! DIE! Thoughts? XoRZ"

It's the same bag Sandra Bullock was seen carrying with baby Louis last Summer - a personalized large Louis Vuitton Speedy tote, which costs a whopping $1,000! That's not the only bag the designer-draped tyke's mom uses to store his stuff. Just yesterday a friend shared a photo of Rachel Zoe's baby gear-stuffed Chanel purse, tweeting, "Did anyone else know that Chanel made diaper bags? LOL." Check out all of the designer duds lil Skyler's been sporting since he was born in March.

5 New Diaper Bags Perfectly Suited For Summer

Rebecca M Gruber — Wed, 25 May 2011 05:37:49 PDT

Switch things up! You switch your handbag with your outfit and the seasons, so why not your diaper bag? Mama doesn't need to be tied to one bag for the two to three years that she needs to tote diapers around with her. From summery patterns to new styles, I've rounded up five hot picks for your warm weather outings! Check them out!

5 Designer Diaper Bags That Can Transition to Laptop Bags

Rebecca M Gruber — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:30:40 PDT

We love baby items that do double duty! When Rachel Zoe showed off her glamorous Alexander McQueen diaper bag, many mamas developed an immediate case of bag envy. Forget the fact that most of us don't have designers creating custom bags for us, we also can't afford to spend a paycheck or two on a bag we'll only carry for a year or two. For those of us who need to rationalize our purchases, there just might be some justification for splurging on a designer diaper bag – many are large enough to carry a laptop and files once we return to work. I've done the dirty work in scoping out the big bags, the rationalization is up to you!

Rachel Zoe's Carrying an Alexander McQueen Diaper Bag; Here are 6 More Designer Bags

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 05:00:00 PDT

Rachel Zoe is going bananas! The celebrity stylist, who is 39 weeks pregnant, took to her Twitter account to show off the customized Alexander McQueen diaper bag that arrived at her home. Tweeting, "OMG!!! McQueen diaper bag????? It leaves me speechless!!" Rachel left many moms drooling over the oversized black leather tote with braided detailing and a monogrammed luggage tag. Though the McQueen bag isn't available to the general public, there are plenty of other designers who've applied their talent to the essential mommy tote. Take a look!

Source: Twitter User rzrachelzoe