Those with larger families including littles...

[simplymama]

what is the best bag you have found to use in the park to carry things. Water, suntan lotion, camera, diapers, wipes etc.?

Do you just use your regular diaper bag, or did you find a special bag that orgnanized things better?

 

[miprender]

We brought our regular diaperbag that I received as a gift from LLBean. It was great because it hung off the stroller and is just the perfect size to hold everything.

 

[TKL SHOP]

I use a backpack type bag that has different sections. It must have straps the strap around the waist, so that I can strap it around the stroller. I try to carry it, I strap in on our stroller.

 

[crazykids]

DH & I each carry a backpack. One holds all of the kid's supplies & the other one holds our personal items & electronics.

 

[brookelizabeth]

We have a diaper bag that is backpack style. It has two straps on the shoulder straps that allow it to snap around the stroller handle. It worked really great. The diaper bag is from Babies R Us.

 

[BuzznBelle'smom]

We use a backpack. Easier for hands-free, and my left shoulder isn't getting sore. I picked up an extra one at Target's 75% off clearance (after school started). It's blue, so DH doesn't mind carrying it, maybe the size for a middle school child. It has several pockets for various things. Even the older kids don't mind carrying it now and again.

Another option we've used is two bags--one strictly diaper-type stuff, that stays with the stroller. then another one for wallets, passes, etc. that goes with us. Depending on your needs, you could use a fanny pack for that stuff--I just wouldn't leave anything of real value in a stroller.

 

[PatricenPete]

Another backpack user here! We always carried a diaper bag, but last year we tried a backpack for the first time and we are converts!!!!! We put all our valuables in the backpack and it was so easy for my husband to just throw it on his back when we went on rides, etc.

 

[Perditamarie]

We did a back pack too...we packed change of clothes and quick diaper change stuff in easy to grab ziplocks inside the bag and would clean/restock at night. We also carry a seperate cooler bag w/drinks and snacks and that has been a lifesaver many times. We love not having to search all over for juice and having familiar snacks handy.

 

[5littleindians]

We have 5 kids - one still in diapers, but feel the need to carry two packs. One is a diaper back back and the other is for all the older kids stuff. I am one to carry at least one extra shorts and underwear just in case one of the four older ones has an issue.

 

[letsgoagainsoon]

Another vote for a backpack. We usually hang it on the stroller while we walk and then put it on for rides/attractions.

 

[mommy2theAteam]

We have an 11 yr old boy and twin boys who are now 2 1/2. Our first trip to WDW with the twins was when they were 16 mos old. We use the Skip Hop Duo Double diaper bag, which works great for the diapers, clothes changes, snacks, etc. and it hangs off the back of the stroller. We also carried a backpack to hold our electronics, personal items, and few other small things (like small bottle of suntain lotion, etc.) Since we brought our own stroller, we stowed jackets/zip up sweatshirts and the rain cover for the stroller in the stroller basket. It worked out well and DH carried the backpack, and then we just took turns holding it when we went on rides (since one of stayed back with the twins).

--Kim
Mom to Aaron & Aidan (2 1/2), Alex (11)
Heading to Disney Nov 2009

 

[disneymarie]

I like the single shoulder sling from LLBean, I also bought from Ebags an American Tourister sling pack a little larger for ds and dil for grandson and they love it. It is easier to grab and put even on one shoulder to get off the stroller when we are traveling and not leaving the cameras and bought items behind.

The heavy padding on the strap is great too.

 

[mrsbornkuntry]

I used a backpack diaper bag so it had bottle pockets and a specific place for a changing pad and diaper/wipes that was easy to get to. It was so easy, I loved it. I also brought a small insulated Fisher Price diaper bag that I put frozen water bottles in and some snacks and I just left that in the stroller all the time, not a big deal if someone took it, though no one did.