Expensive or Bargain brand?

One of the things I wanted this time when I had Squirt was a brand new diaper bag. We weren't getting much of anything brand new due to this being our second child, and even then with Little E we got a lot of hand-me-downs. So when I was able to go crazy (we were making more than enough money) I decided to splurge a little on a diaper bag.

I only spent $53 on this JJ Cole diaper bag, but I loved it and anything over $25 is a splurge for me. I'm a little glad I didn't spend more than that, however. (BTW, forgive my pictures, I'm not into taking good ones lately)

I love the design on this JJ Cole diaper bag but there's only 2 zipper pouches up front

The problem with it wasn't size, but that I like to have things organized and in a place. Plus I have a toddler going through potty training and his toys/snacks to carry with us. With this bag, while nice, it didn't have many places to put things, and when I did put all the stuff I wanted in there (a drive to town is like a whole day event for us) the bag was bursting.

There are only 4 big pouches inside

And 4 pouches on the outside (as well as the 2 bottle pouches on the sides)

I wanted something different that I could organize better, looked good, and wasn't expensive. But I wasn't willing to pay for something new because I had already spent so much on this JJ Cole one.

Except yesterday I had to go to walmart for some food items and every time I'm there I always look through the clearance items in the baby section (how I'll miss this when Squirt grows up). I came upon this Babyboom diaper bag for $19.

Babyboom. Tons of pockets

It was good because not only did it have a ton of pockets in the front, but also pockets everywhere. Plus, it looks good and it's something Big E won't be really against carrying.

There are 2 big velcro pockets

Yay pockets!

Plus the main compartment has a small pocket on the side, a zippered pocket, 2 bottle holder pockets, and a wet bag (or what I call a wet bag)

Roomy inside

Plus, there was still a pocket on the back for me the throw my wallet and cell phone.

Yay more pockets!

I also like that the straps are flat so they'll stay on my shoulder better. The only thing I'm bummed about is that there's no way to hang it on the stroller. The JJ Cole bag has clips so that you can hang the bag. I may be able to rig something up though, so we'll see.

When it comes down to it with me wanting to organize things the $19 bargain was definitely worth it. Any diaper bag we've bought that's been cheaper (we also have a $25 bookbag type from walmart) has been better in my opinion. I also haven't had problems with them falling apart.

And I wish I could make a video and upload them for you when I do these reviews, but the internet is only allowed 2GB worth a day here before they shut you off for the day. One day when we move and get cable internet.

This weekend I spent time with Little E by ourselves. I feel like most of the time lately he's ignored to play/fend for himself and it makes me feel bad so I wanted to spend some alone time with him. We went and rode the go-carts and then played on the playground. I didn't get any pictures (I was too busy keeping him away from the boy that was accusing him of stealing his toy and from going down the slide that all the older kids were climbing up) but I did get one of Squirt sleeping this morning.

Enjoy the cuteness

I'm in the process of trying to clean the house today between pumping, taking care of Squirt, trying to feed Little E since that's all I have time to do inbetween, and calling people that I need to call for work. I have a feeling not much will get done.