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Diaper Bag Tips
Clueless About Diaper Bags?
So, you're baby shower bound and you've heard that diaper bags make great baby gifts--you're sold on the idea. Now that you have decided to buy the new mommy a diaper bag you need some diaper bag tips. If you're completely in the dark when it comes to the bags, let's start with the basics.
Diaper bags usually come in three basic styles:
Hand held tote bag
Over-the-shoulder purse style
The backpack diaper bag
Some diaper bags are versatile and have both over-the-shoulder straps and hand held straps. Diaper bags are generally available in two sizes: Large, which hold tons of baby supplies and toys and smaller bags, which hold just the essentials.
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Ditch the Dull Diaper Bags
Once they have a baby, many women will be trading in their designer handbags for practical diaper bags. However, if your gal pal is a mother-to-be, it doesn't mean that she can't be stylish anymore. Modern women have a lot more options these days. Diaper bags are available in a plethora of colors and styles ranging from gorgeous toile designs adorned with fringe to hip camoflauge bags trimmed with feminie bows. If you're heading to a baby shower, bring the most chic baby gift around--a fantastic diaper bag.
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What Type of Bag Should You Get?
New baby gifts can sometimes be hard to select. There are countless things out there that the new mother and baby will require. How will you ever decide? First things first, what will the new mother really need? A bunch of things, that's what. Instead of drowning in the endless possibilities, why not get her a diaper bag to cart around all of her baby supplies when she's on the go? The next order of business is to select the perfect type of diaper bag for the mother-to-be. Before selecting one take into consideration the type of person that she is. Ask yourself the following questions:
Is she basically a stay at home mom who will rarely leave the house for long periods of time or is she constantly on the go and will need to bring everything with her?
Is she a perpetually prepared woman who is likely to pack everything she could possibly need or is she the type of woman to only pack the basics?
Once you have answered these questions you are well on your way to selecting the size of bag that the new mommy will need. Now, you need only pick a pattern that will match her personality.
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Get a Personality-Packed Diaper Bag
We can all agree that a diaper bag may not be the most unique gift to give at a baby shower but that doesn't mean you can't turn it into something really special. Select a pattern that illustrates the future mom's personality. Does she like basic designs? Get her a bag with a simple striped pattern. Is she a woman at the height of fashion? Look into trendy designer diaper bags like one covered with pictures of the Eiffel Tower and trimmed with a polka dot pattern and funky fringe. Once you've selected the perfect bag for the mom-to-be, why not have it monogrammed? If you know the name of the baby put his or name on it. If the name of the baby is unknown, put the new mommy's name on it (she will, after all, be the one toting the bag around). In the end, make sure that the bag you present to the mom-to-be is refelective of who she is.
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Fill 'Er Up
Let's face it, baby showers don't really lend themselves to unique gifts. Basically, the point of a baby shower is to provide the mom-to-be with the necessities that she will need when her new baby arrives. That doesn't mean, however, that you can't add a little extra something to your gift. If you've opted to purchase a diaper bag for your shower gift don't just stop at the bag. The new mom may not be up to date with diaper bag tips, especially if she's a new mom, so try filling the bag with little surprises that will come in handy! Looking for suggestions?
Try the following:
Diapers
Wipes
Disposable bags for dirty diapers (you can buy these in tiny, convenient rolls)
A small bottle of anti-bacterial liquid
A small toy
Baby bottle
Bib and baby spoon
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Make Sure Your Diaper Bag's not a Dud
One of the best baby diaper bag tips around is to make sure that the one you select is of a good quality. After all, you want that thing to last through the child's first birthday, don't you? If you're going to a baby shower, you want your new baby gift to shine so make sure you don't skimp when selecting a diaper bag for a gift. Don't overpay for a bag that isn't up to par and don't go the cheap route and pay the minimum price for a bag that is of minimum quality. A good diaper bag will usually run between $40 to $120. Your best bet is to select a durable bag that comes form a reputable company. Pay attention to consumer reviews and ratings before puchasing. And, once you have your hands on the bag, examine the material, stitching, and lining. If you're not convinced that it's a good bag, it's probably not.
