Two diaper bags?

Question

FTM here, I've been struggling with which kind of diaper bag I want to get, at first I thought I wanted something that looked more like a black gym bag sort of so my hubby could use it but now this is what I'm thinking....

A nice diaper bag for everyday that's good for quick trips to town and into the grocery store that's more like a nice purse with extra room and pockets for a few baby needs (diaper, wipes, change pad, pacifiers, receiving blanket for spit ups). Something easy to bring everywhere, not too heavy or bulky, and something I would always keep with me even if I didn't have the baby with me

A second diaper bag that's a little bigger and maybe resembles more of the typical diaper bag style and looks more like a nice gym bag to be used for a day trip or long day out, to be left with whoever is watching the baby if we go somewhere without him/her, the one my husband would take if he had the baby without me, the one I would use if we were going overnight anywhere, etc would have room for the basics plus a few outfits, a blanket, an insulated little cooler bag for some bottles/food etc

Does this make sense or is it totally overkill? 🤔

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We have two on hand, in case we do not have time to restock one if we are in a hurry, or one gets left in a vehicle. It was nice for us to just be able to switch them out if we were on the go. However, we didn't spend a lot of money on them, just bought cheaper ones to have on hand.

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We got 2 one for me one for hubby only problem is he never takes her without me so we wasted money buying a second bag.

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I was gifted a Petunia Picklebottom diaper bag. They're a little more spendy but not bad on sale and they're really cute, thick fabric, and can be a backpack. I'm not very girly so when it came and looked like a fancy purse I was a little worried! But they're cute and are super durable/user friendly 😊

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I like this idea. Baby will most likely be with me all the time, but I'm stashing diapers and wipes into any purse I take out with me. I also have a large tote diaper bag that I'll keep in the car that can fit 50 diapers and about 1 or 2 wipe refill bags that'll also have a change of clothes for both my kids (I have a toddler also). I've found that my purses tend to be a hog so getting a dedicated diaper bag doesn't make sense when I prefer just to carry one bag. I also will have a stroller pouch with more diapers and wipes and I'll have a changing pad in both my purse and the large tote in the car. If dad were to go out with the kids alone, he'd probably just carry the changing pad with the diapers n wipes case in a drawstring backpack of his

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I have one that resembles a purse and it fits everything I need and then his is a back pack with our daughters name and his sons name on it so when we go to the zoo or something we can just put everything for both of them in the back pack.

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I have a few regular totes I'll be using as a diaper bag, with an added insert. The insert can range from cheap to expensive, just depends for what you're looking for. I also have used the insert in my Louis Vuitton and Gucci bag to just help organize without baby, lol. I also have a diaper bag from Skiphop that actually looks pretty promising with all the pockets and whatnot... and not too girly for Daddy.

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Makes sense. You could also consider purchasing a nice purse like diaper bag with an insert that holds all diaper bag stuff and can come out. You can then use the bag as a regular bag without the insert and then if your husband has the baby ,without you, can just put the insert into another bag( gym bag , backpack etc.) and he can carry that.  I purchased a bag from lilyjade.com with the removable insert. I'm using the bag now for work without the insert and then will use it as a diaper bag ( with insert) when the baby comes. When my husband is with the baby or when my mom is watching him I will just leave the insert with them. The insert fits perfectly into my husbands existing messenger style back pack and I only had to buy one bag. The lily jade bags are a bit expensive but I think well worth it. Just an idea. Good luck!

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I like the idea. Even if you two are together when you're out I'm sure he'll appreciate having a bag that's not so feminine when he helps carry it

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I think it's nice to have a purse like shoulder strap diaper bag that's bigger for going to restaurants, nicer places etc and either a backpack style or cross body bag that is lighter and more convenient for short trips or when you go to the park and want to keep your bag with you at all times.

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Totally makes sense! I'm doing the same!

Two diaper bags?

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