Large Diaper Bags

[Raspberries]

Our large diaper bag is about ready to be retired. After six years and three kids it has done pretty well. With baby number four on the way, though, we don't think this one will last much longer.

Do you have a favorite diaper bag that is big? Here are some of the things for which I am looking:

Pockets on either side to hold bottles (really water bottles)
A divided interior pocket instead of just a big one with little pockets on the sides
Something big enough to hold a few cloth diaper for two kids and changes of clothes
Zipper pocket(s) on the outside for my stuff (sunglasses, cell phone, wallet, etc)

I've heard mention of Skip Hop bags. Have any of you used those?

The bag that is about to retire is an Eddie Bauer Weekend Bag. It worked well but not so well for two kids (not enough dividers or pockets for multiple children) so I am not interested in replacing it with an updated bag that seems much the same.

[laurasuzy1981]

I have this bag http://www.verabradley.com/product/make-a-change-baby-bag/classic-black/1001976_180811.uts

It's pretty big but then again I haven't used it yet. LOL!

[phillisamc]

Thats a tall order for diaper bag, have you looked into a regular tote bag? I found one at TJMAXX. Try shopping around at Ross, Marshall's, TJMaxx and Burlington Coat Factory, places like these usually have something you can use.

[phillisamc]

I did a search on Amazon and it came up with tons of options. There is one company call The Yellow Pacifier that sells bags for twins.

[Raspberries]

The Yellow Pacifier look nice but it's $20 just to ship the bag. Yikes! I am liking the Skip Hop Grand Central so far from what I've seen on Amazon.

I know it's a tall order but it would be my dream bag! I will likely settle for less.

[Cosmo]

I have that skip hop one. Haven't used with a baby yet but have used it traveling for work....I'm plus sized so my clothes aren't tiny and I was away for two nights. I also am going to cloth diaper. Watching you tube reviews was really helpful.

[phillisamc]

I love it too Raspberries. I just might get one

[tallie]

I have a Skip Hob bag too, it is the Signature Model and I really love it, it really has tons of space because it is twin changing bag. Another brand I really like is Timi and Leslie but they don't have front pockets I think..

[Raspberries]

I did go with the Grand Central and I love it. It is massive when I pack it but it holds my stuff (wallet, cell phone, glasses, meds, carbon mask, misc), water bottles for four, diapers for two, wipes, outfit changes for at least three in duplicate, several burp cloths, a flannel blanket, wet bag, changing pad, sunscreen, bug spray and three snacks. I can still zip the main pocket and snap the other two pockets closed.

We haven't been using cloth diapers on the go currently and that would take up more space.