We’re just a few weeks out (maybe even less!) and I’m finding it exponentially more difficult to focus and get things done.
The fatigue is no joke and the decision paralysis is real. I have yet to pick a paint color. I know. I’m still a bit overwhelmed by the amount of purchasing and ordering I haven’t done, and need to do, before baby gets here. But instead of pulling the trigger on a pump (send recs please!) or a bottle sterilizer, I channeled my energy yesterday into some diaper bag research.
A traditional diaper bag doesn’t really resonate with me, and if you’re here reading this, I’m guessing you feel similarly. Maybe I’m being naive, but I think as long as I have something durable and roomy enough to hold all the essentials, I should be covered. What are the essentials? I’m not sure, but I plan on finding out soon!
All the bags on my radar:
I never would have guessed I would be a fan, but I have to say, I love this bag. Last summer I was gifted the XL from Moda Operandi and find myself reaching for it regularly. I use it to take clothes to the dry cleaners, drop off returns, and spend the day at my parents in the suburbs. I don’t like to be wasteful, so I might just turn the one I already have into a diaper bag, but the red trim with baby initials is tempting.
Okay so, one side says “laundry” but is that really a problem? Love the embroidery details.
Okay but The Row Idaho bag is 😮💨
You’ve got this girl, excited for you!
Wow you’ve forever changed how I see the canvas Idaho bag, now it’s just looking like a chic diaper bag. 😂 It’s that perfect reach in and find everything height, would be perfect if it had a zipper.
Love the boat bag though! You’re right it seems effortless and versatile.
As far as everything on your ‘to research/order’ list. Just keep in mind most people’s favorite items for baby they didn’t know to order ahead of time, but found it/researched it in the moment when they realize they needed. Ignore this if not helpful, but that’s what overnight Prime and drug stores are for. I’ve searched on YouTube ‘baby minimalist’ and enjoyed watching people try and narrow down to the essentials. Not because I’m a minimalist, but just because I suffer from overwhelm/perfectionism.
Also YouTube is great in general for baby or hospital roundups. It’s soothing to watch other people do most of the work. Like you do for me with style. 😘
Thanks for sharing as you go, absolutely love everything you do and know you’re gonna nail every aspect of mom. ❤️❤️❤️