My Baby Diaper Bag » Buying Guide http://mybabydiaperbag.com Your #1 Source For Information and Reviews About Your Baby Diaper Bag Mon, 17 May 2010 00:04:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Choosing a Bag For Those Dirty Diapers http://mybabydiaperbag.com/choosing-a-bag-for-those-dirty-diapers/ http://mybabydiaperbag.com/choosing-a-bag-for-those-dirty-diapers/#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:05:54 +0000 mark http://mybabydiaperbag.com/?p=53 Once you have your diaper bag bought you need to figure out what you are going to put your dirty diapers in. This is especially important if you are cloth diapering. Even if you are using disposables you still need to put the dirty diaper in something till you can find a garbage can, and is it really that nice to put a dirty diaper in someone else garbage can.

There are many different types of bags out there ranging from the single use bag to the homemade multi-use bag. You want to make sure that the bag you choose is going to have a waterproof liner so the dirty diaper won’t leak all over your bag. You also want to have a way to close the bag so the diapers don’t fall out or stink up the bag.

We are expecting our first baby here real soon and with all the free things you get when having your first baby we have received many free disposable diapers, even though we are going to use cloth diapers.

plastic dirty diaper bag

Along with these free diapers we have received have come free dirty diaper bags. They are nothing special and appear to be just a heavy duty zip-lock bag.

You can also go to baby boutiques and get colorful bags there. This is nice because you can go to the store and feel the fabric. This way you have a better feel for what you are getting versus buying one online. Even though you can get a pretty good deal online I prefer touching the bag myself before I buy something, that way I know that it is good quality.

We bought all of our cloth diapers from a local store here in Des Moines, IA. Actually it is from a lady that makes all the diapers, bags, and slings herself. We like that because we want to be sure that we are supporting our community because that is all we got, right? Well enough about that.

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We bought our dirty diaper bag from her at wallypop.net. I know its online but we were able to go to her house and check out all the product before we bought anything and we really liked the quality of her products. This bag has a waterproof liner and a string tie on the top to close the bag once you get some dirty diapers.

I think it is very good quality and I also like that we are supporting our community by purchasing locally.

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As with anything we also want to get the best value for our money. Diaper bags are no exception to this. I want to tell you what to look for when you are looking for a diaper bag and also tell you what price range you can expect to be paying.

There are many different factors that make up a quality diaper bag. These are the things that are a must when you finally decide on your diaper bag. You need to make sure that the inside of the diaper bag is protected by a plastic or vinyl layer to help things keep looking new. It is also good to have a diaper bag that is made out of material that is easy to wash down like vinyl or leather or make sure that it is machine washable, like cotton.

It is good to have a separate compartment for dirty diapers and dirty clothes. Another plus is to have bottle compartments that keep the bottle upright.

Zippers and Velcro must be of good quality. The best way to test this is by simply trying it out. Does it zip freely without binding? Is the Velcro of good quality? Is there plenty of surface area to affix the Velcro to? You will be using the zippers and Velcro very often, especially if you are in and out of your diaper bag often. It is a plus to get zippers that are two way zippers. This means that you can unzip the bag from either way!

You need to make sure that the stitching is of high quality. You diaper bag will hold heavy loads and it is important to make sure that the stitching is going to hold up for years and years.

The shoulder straps need to also be of high quality and adjustable. If you can find shoulder straps with a friction material on them it will be more comfortable to carry on your shoulder. The shoulder straps also need to be padded. After spending a half a day in the mall with a diaper bag on your shoulder you are going to be happy that you got one with a padded shoulder strap.

Some smaller diaper bags won’t have all of these features but you still need to make sure that it is quality and that it will last. You can expect to pay anywhere from $30 to $100 depending on how fancy you want it. The more features usually mean more money, so make sure if you are paying a premium that the diaper bags has all the bells and whistles you want, but know that you can still get a high quality diaper bag for a reasonable price.

You can find quality diaper bags on online auction sites like craigslist.com and ebay. You can also find diaper bags at garage sales and consignment shops. Since you have read this article you know what to look for when you are looking for your new quality diaper bag. Happy Shopping!

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