Skirt :: Thrifted // Tank Top :: Old Navy // Cardigan :: CABI //Shoes :: TOMS // Bag :: c/o Lily Jade
I remember when I was putting together my first baby registry and was worried I wouldn’t have everything I needed once the baby arrived. Little did I know how many items would go unused or be a waste of money. I didn’t really research diaper bags too much because that was an item more for me than for the baby, so I chose my bag based on a few Amazon reviews. And it was a terrible purchase. You guys, your diaper bag is an essential item that you will use every single day. Now that I have a little more experience as a mom, I can say that without a doubt, the right diaper bag will make your life so much easier.
You can thank me later because I’ve narrowed down your search. The ultimate designer diaper bag is made by Lily Jade. I know what you’re thinking. You think because they sent me a bag to review I HAVE to say that. But the truth is my husband knew how badly I wanted one of their diaper bags that he surprised me with the Elizabeth bag for my birthday. So I actually owned a Lily Jade bag before they sent me the beautiful Anna design from their new line to review. All my reviews are 100% honest, but I’ve actually invested in this brand and I’m telling you, this is the best diaper bag out there.
So if you’re still on the hunt for the perfect diaper bag, let me tell you what to look for.
1. There HAS to be an adjustable shoulder strap. This is the biggest reason I hated the bag I originally registered for when I was a newbie mom–no shoulder strap. More often than not you have too much to carry as a mom. I promise you, the entire length of your arms will have things hanging from them, so make more room with a simple shoulder strap. Also, when you push your child in a stroller, if your bag has a shoulder strap you can hang it on the stroller. My original bag didn’t have one, which meant I had to either shove it in the basket below the stroller or carry it on my arm while pushing the stroller. All of the Lily Jade bags come with a shoulder strap and a few of the bags actually convert to backpacks–major perk!
2. Pockets that make sense. It’s kinda crazy all the stuff you feel you need to carry to step out with your kids. Most diaper bags just have a few pockets and then everything else just gets shoved into a deep abyss. It’s nice to be able to open your diaper bag and actually see all of your essential items instead of having to rummage through the bottomless pit for minutes to find that granola bar you were searching for. All of the Lily Jade bags come with a washable, removable “baby bag” that has 16 pockets for every single baby essential you might need.
3. A bag that doesn’t look like a diaper bag. The best part about this bag is you don’t need a kid in diapers to own it, heck you don’t even need to be a mom! Each bag is constructed of quality materials and can be used as a camera bag, laptop bag, or your every day handbag. It’s so nice to not have to switch out bags when you’re going out sans baby or on a date night…because no one will know you’re actually carrying a diaper bag!
So a diaper bag, in my opinion is one of those must haves on a baby registry that you will get use out of day in and day out. Don’t make the same mistake I did–do yourself a favor and just invest in this bag. And if the leather bags are out of your price point, I have great news for you! Lily Jade recently came out with a new line of designs made of new materials with a larger variety of price points, so go ahead and order yourself one! Right now you can save 15% through Saturday with the code: LUVLJ15 and check out their Facebook page for a chance to win a bag!