our friends cannot understand why kaif and i are so crazy over bags.
here are some reasons that probably explain why i am:
1. we use bags everyday as we love going out.
2. most importantly, bags affect my posture and general health because i go out with my kids by myself very often and there're usually a lot of things to carry, many stairs to take due to the old apartment we are living in. bags that allow me to fish out my mobile phones, wet wipes, water bottle and wallet easily even when pushing the pram with one hand are most desirable!
3. whether you like the idea or not, the bags you carry do make people form certain impressions about you - whether you are just brand conscious, fashionable, eco-friendly, colourful, frugal, down to earth etc, etc...
4. different bags serve different needs, they are not just fashion statements. hence most of us usually own a few bags rather than one.
for example
when out shopping in town with a young baby and toddler, you need a bag that
a. is fashionable,
b. is sufficiently big for milk bottles, formula, thermos flask, diapers, wet wipes, changing mat, blankets, water bottle, toys, yet not too big so that it will not be too heavy and tiring to carry,
c. allow you to fish out your wallet, wet wipes, mobile phone or keys easily even when you have to push the baby pram with one hand,
d. is easy and comfortable to carry,
e. doesn't make you feel like you need to protect it from rain, dirt or dust.
(this is because when your hands are full you may need to put your bag on the floor when hanging it on the pram is not possible)
when out for picnic or swimming, you need a bag that
a. is big
b. is water-proof
c. allow you to throw in and take out bulky stuff like towels, bath toys, mats, tupperwares easily without considering distorting its shape and space
when out for excursions such as hiking and cycling, you need a bag that
a. frees up both hands
b. easy to carry
c. weather proof
d. big
therefore we are constantly drawn to bags that are classic,stylish, durable, not dated, functional, interesting and easy to carry.
here are some bags we love:
1. freitag tote bag
good for going to beach, swimming or raining day.
pros
a. water proof
b. comes with adjustable seat belt strap so it's wide and comfortable for slinging
c. comes with handles so you can carry it instead of slinging across your chest or shoulders
d. unique, one of a kind bag
e. comes with a zip pouch and handphone pocket inside
f. can be trashed around
cons
a. no other compartments for bottles, diapers etc, so zip locks or organising bags needed.
b. smells when it's damp inside so need to sun it
2. freitag backpack
good for excursion and traveling
pros
a. water-proof
b. you can adjust the size of the bag according to your need
c. there is a side zip that makes taking things convenient
d. can be trashed around
cons
a. there aren't enough compartments within to organise loose items hence organisers required.
3. mulberry tote bag
good for last minute outings when you can just throw stuff into the huge bag
pros
a. water-proof
b. huge with big opening that makes taking things out easy
c. can be trashed around
cons
a. tend to put too many things into the bag hence making it too heavy to carry
b. no compartments except for one zip pouch inside for mobile phones and keys only thus making it difficult to fish out small items.
4. kate spade diaper bag (this is my favourite)
good for shopping and most occasions
pros
a. good length and shape that allow you to fish out your ringing mobile easily while having to push the pram with one hand
b. many practical side and inner pockets for bottles, phones, keys, wallets and lose items
c. comes with nice changing mat
d. made of canvas
e. simple design that is not dated
f. you can hang the bag on the stroller
cons
a. easy target for pick pockets!
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