Designer Diaper Bag Buyers Guide

Designer diaper bags are hotter than ever. In fact, more high profile design companies are getting into creating so many excellent products that it is becoming difficult to assess the market.

There are actually hundreds of deisgner diaper bags now on the market - so finding the perfect one can be a challenge. Here are some basic tips for wading through the selections of today's diaper bag selections, whether you're looking for a standard tote or an expensive celebrity diaper bag. This guide was put together to help with buying a gift for a friend's baby shower.

Tip 1. Know your budget first! Today's diaper bags can cost anywhere from $30.00 to $1500.00. Make a budget plan and stick to it.

Tip 2. Consider your lifestyle and how you will be primarily using this new custom diaper bag. Will there be many all-day trips with the baby, or will your outings be shorter, only a few hours long? Some diaper bags are bug enough for an outing, others are big enough for the kitchen sink.

Tip 3. How do you feel about changing diapers in public? This is the single greatest predictor to how long an outing with the baby will last. Many diaper bags com with pull-out diaper changing pads, and others have an odor-sealed section for the not-so-fresh ones to go until you find a trash can.

Tip 4. Do you want your diaper bag to double as a purse? Some diaper bags are so trendy that they can serve double duty after your child has grown.

Tip 5. If you fall in love with an expensive luxury diaper bag, make sure that it is easily cleanable. Some designs may be beautiful but not rugged enough for the real work of parenting.

Designer diaper bags are hotter than ever. In fact, more high profile design companies are getting into creating so many excellent products that it is becoming difficult to assess the market. So here's a quick guide on my favorite designer diaper bags.

StorkSak -

This line of sensible diaper bags is favored by Brad Pitt and was recently featured on Ellen. Clean lines and no-nonsense features are what to expect. ($100 - $300)

JP Lizzy -

These bags are simply delicious. Many are designed to "pass" as purses so you know the bag will have a second life after the baby is born. Also, they have many diaper bags for less than a Frankin. ($35 - $100)

Fleurville -

This company gets special recognition as one of the first fashion product companies to go completely PVC free. They have sexy bags too, including some great gender-neutral diaper bags for Dad. ($65 - $170)

Reese Li -

Bold, dynamic, and colorful. That's the best way to describe Reese Li's line of mid-range diaper bags ($60 - $150).

Nest -

This line of moderate to pricey bags have an assortment of styles, from faux leather to the real deal, from hand bag to coach bag, to everything-but-the-kitchen-sink kind of bag. ($150 - $400)

Mia Bossi -

This is the Queen of all designer diaper bags. Top dollar materials and classy design make Mia Bossi a popular favorite with the urban parents. Check out their Italian leather collection. ($75 - $1200)

It's not easy to find the perfect baby shower gift for good friends. The present must be useful and make their lives easier, yet also come from the heart. One excellent idea is to investigate personalized baby gifts, such as baby blankets, luxury robes or diaper bags.

Let's hone in on the theme of this hub: diaper bags. Personalized diaper bags are a popular choice because they come in some many varieties, from carry-all bags to stylish purse-like designs. By adding a tasteful monogramming to the bag, your gift will be sure to be remembered as the years pass.

Many people personalize diaper bags by adding initials, but you may also consider a larger monogram such as a funny quote or a meaningful passage from the Bible or another important work. Beatles lyrics work too!

I put together a few tips for choosing the right personalized diaper bag.

1. Make sure that the diaper bag's style will allow for monogramming - some styles may not accommodate a personalization well - for instance some leather bags have too many overlapping layers and grommets for this option.

2. Choose a light colored bag for dark monogramming and vice versa.

3. While initials are the most popular monogram, consider a meaningful quote or a thoughtful song lyric.

4. Monogram the sides of the bag near the top as opposed to the bottom - the monogram can help you identify the bag amongst similar ones in public places.

Finally, here are some more ideas about how to choose the perfect baby shower gift. Hope you enjoyed the hub!