The Diaper Bag Chronicles

New moms are always chatting and comparing notes on diaper bags. They need to look good because they’re permanently attached to you, but at the same time you need them to be functional for you and your baby.  When I was pregnant with Jack and Charlie and did diaper bag research, I was on a mission to find a a bag that would suit the needs of a multiple mom of newborns. I needed an everything but the kitchen sink kind of bag- we’re talking space for two sets of bottles, my pump, bibs and burp cloths, diapers, wipes, creams, toys, changes of clothes… you get the picture!

I chose the Jujube Be Prepared, a well-designed and easy-to-clean lightweight bag with compartments and pockets galore. It also has a special zip compartment for your phone, wallet and personal gear, but because it’s so massive, I find I only bring it if we’re going out for longer trips with both babies and need an arsenal of stuff. Instead I usually just throw my Toronto-designed Elari diaper wallet and a few other essentials into a large leather Goyard tote. Especially now that the boys are fully on solids and only have a bottle in the morning and night, I don’t need as many supplies on a typical daytime outing.

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