issue #15: the best diaper bag that's not a diaper bag.

and why do we need so much stuff?

When I was making my registry, I searched high and low for a diaper bag that I was not offended by.  I was pretty unsuccessful.  I’m not sure what it is about calling something a diaper bag that makes bag designers feel the need to make them so obvious, but personally I wasn’t so stoked on carrying something around that just screamed “I’m a mom! Ask me for wet wipes!”

So I embarked on finding something that was a little bit more understated, something that could be used for work as well as for baby, and something that had a lot of pockets for all her Stuff.  I wasn’t trying to spend a boatload of money, but I also wasn’t looking for the most budget conscious item either - it needs to last, be washable and durable, and functional - all of which does, or should, require spending at least a *little bit* of money. (However, I am taking recs for favorite bags that aren’t spendy but are also very, fully functional).

I landed on the Bags in Progress Carry-All Beach Bag. Now, full disclosure, I…