I don't know what it was or what it IS about diaper bags that have always made me feel like such a mom! And when I say "such a mom", I don't mean it in a negative way, in contrary, I mean it in the most positive way ever! I've made posts on diaper bag essentials in the past and to this day whenever I see diaper bag posts on Instagram or Pinterest, it makes my heart flutter. I know, weird! I guess it's the fact that not only do they look cute, but they hold all the cute possessions and essentials that your baby needs as well, and the fact that it's you the one carrying them, it makes you feel extra special. At least it does to me. I know there are various moms (and dads) that absolutely loath diaper bags. Whether it's a backpack diaper bag or a traditional diaper bag, the fact that they have to carry not only their child, but a bag full of diapers, milk, clothes and toys seems like such a drag. And even though I absolutely love opening my bag and seeing my son's toys and looking at how cute and organize it looks, I am beginning to hate it. I guess it's the fact that Benjamin isn't a baby anymore and doesn't necessarily need all those things that you sort of actually needed when your child was a baby. The fact that Benjamin is about to turn 2 and I'm still carrying a diaper bag, makes ME realize that I'm kind of keeping this idea that Benjamin is a baby just to ignore the fact that he is a toddler now. Which being a toddler isn't bad at all! Now, I know that there isn't some parenting rule book that says you can't have a diaper bag past a certain age limit, and if there were that be completely silly. Your child could be 3 and you still love carrying a diaper bag. And guess what? That's okay! What matter is that you're comfortable with it. With that being said, the other day as I was struggling to carry both the diaper bag and Benjamin in the same arm, made me realize that it's time to say goodbye to the diaper bag. My most favorite diaper bag from Carter's. This diaper bag was my most absolute favorite. I adored the fact that it almost looked like a regular tote, it was the perfect size and the space in this bag was insane! Pocket after pocket, and I never truly filled every pocket and wish that I had gotten it sooner! I recommend this bag to new mommies up until you wish. It's sturdy and roomy; this bag was my trooper! Even though it was sad just thinking about putting away this bag, I was even more excited to switch some of the items in this bag, unto Benji's first toddler backpack! I originally got this little back pack at Target but can be found directly here at skiphop.com. I bought this cute little owl backpack when Benjamin was just 13 months old with the intentions of using it as his toddler backpack, but who knew that it would take 7 months later until we finally used it! I love that it's actually quite spacious for a toddler backpack and I thought it was so cute that it has a sippy cup pocket on the side! Even though the contents of his backpack are pretty similar to the ones in my diaper bag, there are no longer 2-3 bottles, or my stuff to add to it.
After finally packing everything in his backpack, both me and Benji were happy! It's cute that he knows that this is his and brings it to me whenever he wants to go out. He knows his snacks and toys are in here and I love that he can actually carry it, that's if he'd wanted too. Of course I still see myself carrying his little backpack for him, which I will gladly do it because it beats carrying a 5+ pound bag with me and breaking my arms for it! xoxo Comments are closed.
|
Follow Me :AuthorHello there! I'm Thalia. 24 year old mommy of two, enjoying life as it is! <3 Categories
All
Archives
October 2017
Awesome Blogs! |