Finding the “perfect” diaper bag is tough when you’re a first-time mom. I’ve seen FAR too many diaper bags and they each have their own set of fun features. It was really difficult for me to find a bag that I truly liked because they were either too big and bulky, not stylish, or just didn’t have the features I wanted. I looked at popular brands, and even bought a Petunia Pickle Bottom bag that I’m trying to sell now. I thought the PPB bag was my dream bag, until I realized that it was bulkier than I wanted, and had so many zippers that it’d take me forever to get to the things I’d need for Addison. I wanted a double duty designer diaper bag that would not only work as a diaper bag, but as a purse. I started to get SO frustrated until I found Lily Jade.
See…I’m the girl with the huge Michael Kors purse with me at all times, and it’s packed…to the BRIM. Lately, I’ve been trying to downsize and I’ve taken out everything but my wallet, phone, keys, planner, and 1 small touch-up makeup bag. Trust me, that’s still a lot, but there was so much more initially! I’d go to the nail salon for a pedicure and when the itty bitty lady would try to lift my purse to put on the hook, I thought she was going to have a hernia (or at least she acted like it)- it was THAT heavy.
I recently switched bags to the Sarah Grace from Lily Jade, because it’s the perfect double duty designer diaper bag. Let me tell you why I love it so freaking much:
The Sarah Grace can be worn 3 different ways- with the small handles or with the long strap. The long strap can be on your shoulder, or worn as a cross-body. I actually love wearing it as a cross-body bag just because I know once Addison gets here I won’t have to worry about holding my bag and my baby. The long strap is detachable, which is nice when we’re going out for date night (like we did on Monday!)
Every Lily Jade diaper bag comes with their signature Baby Bag, which is washable, zippered on top, has a matching changing pad, 16 pockets, and get this…it’s REMOVABLE! I’ve already started putting Addison’s things in the baby bag, and I’m amazed at how much I can fit.
So far my Lily Jade Baby Bag has:
Pampers Swaddlers Diapers
Huggies Clutch N Clean Wipes
Linzy Dawn Designs Nursing/Infinity Scarf
Happy Baby Wrap
Lansinoh Disposable Nursing Pads
Johnson & Johnson Trial Size Baby Powder
Johnson’s Trial Size Baby Lotion
Boudreaux’s Butt Paste
I still have 2 pockets for bottles, 6 pockets, and half of the inside still empty. This will give me plenty of room for extra clothes, a swaddling blanket, pacifier/lovie, my makeup bag, planner, and any other necessities we might need for our Addie girl. Since I don’t need her things right now, all I have to do is take out the Baby Bag and now my Sarah Grace is a purse. There’s a convenience pouch inside the purse that has room for my phone, money, and cards, which pretty much eliminates any need I have for a wallet.
I’m so excited to meet our little Addison and use my Lily Jade Sarah Grace designer diaper bag arsenal. Everything is coming together SO fast that I can’t believe we only have 8-9 weeks left! I’m so excited to meet our little one, see her face, and put all these diaper bag goodies to use!
Make sure you follow Lily Jade on Instagram and Pinterest because this week because I’ll be pinning away fun pregnancy/mommyhood stuff, AND I’ll be mini-blogging on their Instagram using the hashtag #lilyjademommyhood.
Jennifer O'Callaghan says
Hi, nice to see your bump is blossoming! Mine too (baba 2 due sept 24th!!) That bag is beautiful! I do love a good piece of kit that helps with organisation! I’m not sure if you can get them in the UK but I’m hankering for a pacapod bag this time. Wishful thinking though, saving pennies for new house stuff!! Congrats on your successful move btw! Hope mine goes as smoothly! Xxx
Shanley Cox says
I don’t even have kids and this diaper bad is adorable!
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Shanley Cox says
Whoops! I mean BAG.
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amber.m says
Man, I so want one!!!
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Rebecca Fry says
That is so much more stylish than anything I’ve ever had with any of my boys. You are and adorable preggers too 🙂
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Deb says
They did not have great diaper bags 14 years ago when I was preparing for Miss Rosie. You are so lucky to have a great choice!
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Meg O. says
That is such a cute bag!! And even better how functional it is. For Kennedy, we bought an Eddie Bauer one and it literally fell apart. Not cool.
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Logan Cantrell says
I LOVE that diaper bag! I wish I had seen this 8 months ago! haha I had a really hard time finding a diaper bag I liked. This is adorable!
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Christina says
Love that you can wear this bag 3 different ways!
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Lissa Cole says
What a cute diaper bag! Who says you still can’t be smokin hot as a mom??!! LOVE IT!
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Kelly says
Such a cute diaper bag! I love that it doesn’t look like a typical old-school diaper bag. We have a messenger style diaper bag that I love, but I wouldn’t mind a more stylish one like this! Love all the pockets and room it has!
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Katreena @ Sugar Spice & Everything Life says
This is a great bag! I love all the organization it has! I too searched and searched for the perfect diaper bag. It turned out i NEVER carried the darn thing. LOL Oh well. A purse worked just fine for me.
Katreena
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Shipra says
You look amazing and so does that bag! I’m sure you cannot wait to see that precious baby! <3
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Camille says
What a great bag- and you look adorable!
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Lauren says
Look at that adorable bump! I LOVE this bag too, so many pockets!
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Lauren says
Also, your “hello bar” says HELLO ADD YOUR MESSAGE HERE 🙂
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Iris says
What a fantastic bag! No one is going to be able to tell that that is a diaper bag!
Brooklyn Jolley says
Your blog design is to die for!
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kelsey says
such a cute bag! now we just need that baby to come!
Julie says
That bag is too cute! And I bet it would make a great shower gift!
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Christina S says
This is adorable and makes me want a new diaper bag, though I can hardly think of this as a diaper bag! I never thought about doing a cross body strap, though with 2 kids it’s kind of a “duh”!
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Hima Rajana says
How smart! I love the pretty mint color! And you look beautiful in that dress 🙂
xo, Hima
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Michelle says
I’m not a mom but I’m big on organization, and this is awesome. 🙂
Melanie says
I like that it doesn’t look like a diaper bag!
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Cari says
How stinking cute is your bump?? And that bag! I had character bags, and I so wanted a stylish one like that. Next time!
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Karissa says
What a cute bag!
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twolittlepigsdownunder says
That bag is so cute! You must be so excited 🙂
Myrabev says
Love the bag
Amberly says
Really cute!!! I need a diaper bag for carrying my puppy’s stuff around when we take him with us places.
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Mary says
What a cute bag! I love how chic it looks while still being a diaper bag. This is a great solution to not carry a purse AND a diaper bag. I don’t have kids, yet, but I will have to keep this company in mind when the time comes.
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Justina says
Loving this post! I’m expecting my Lily Jade bag in just a few days!!
Jordan says
I think the shop is fun though!The bag is so darling! I love how it can change from a handle bag to messenger!
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Sarah says
I’ve been through three bags since Jacob was born and he’s old 13 months old. The first one turned out to just be to small, the second one just felt are a while looked too girly, the third is high gloss red prefect size and looks like a handbag I love it ~ yours looks just prefect
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Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says
I’m looking for something exactly like this for my baby. Such a cute style!
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Lani @ Elle Dee Designs says
I love how cute and organized it is!!! Will have to look into this for myself for sure.
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Kristina says
Super cute. I hate my diaper bag! It’s cute but not practical. At all!!
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Brooke @ You're In Brookelynn says
Super cute, I never would have guessed it was a diaper bag!
Heather says
Way cute. 🙂
Ashley says
Cute! Not even pregnant, but I want the bag!
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kristine foley says
Seriously swooning! I’ve wanted one since the girl’s were born and keep putting it on the back burner because I can never justify the price, but I’ve been seeing them more and more and I can see how it would be worth every.single.penny. Now to decide which one to piok!!
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Jessica Doll says
I love how organized that bag looks with all of the pockets/compartments!
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Carly Anderson says
This is such a cute diaper bag! I love the color.
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Raewyn says
That diaper bag looks great and roomy!
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Ashley Nicholas says
You’re gonna be such a good mommy- already so prepared!
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Rach D says
That bag is so much more pretty than my current diaper bag! You’re styling here 🙂
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Alex says
Having worked with a standard diaper bag for my son, I think my favorite feature is that it actually really looks and works like a purse. Stylish whilst practical! Fantastic,
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cam | bibs and baubles says
Awww, look at your tummy! So cute!
I love the bag. I like how it just looks like a fab bag. I wish I had found this before I bought the one I have.
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Beth says
Thanks for this – I love the look, but wasn’t sure it would be big enough. Now I’m off to order! 🙂
K. Skipper says
Clearly I’m late to the party but desperately looking for the Sarah grace!!! If you still have and want to sell please let me know ????