Vera Bradley bag - Recs wanted!!!

I want to get a Vera Bradley bag for myself and am looking for something that can function as a purse AND a diaper bag for just the essentials (diapers, wipes, a couple of toys, and a sippy cup). I have a full sized diaper bag now, but would like something smaller for errands or quick trips.

Any recs? TIA!

**I'm asking more about the shape/style/name of the bag, not the pattern.**

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I would like to know this as well!!!!

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I have a few Vera Bradley bags that I have used over time.

I personally like the Mailbag for quick trips. It can hold diapers, wipes, a sippy cup, snacks, wallet and a few toys. Not too many compartments but an outside zipper one (for phone maybe) and in inside on for cards and etc... There are also a few little slots inside. I like that it has a long strap and I can wear it across my body. This one will fit on the handle of my stroller (city mini).





I also use my Vera when I am out for a full day or need more space. I love all of the pockets inside and it holds a lot. The shoulder straps are a decent length which I like too. This bag will also fit on the hande of my stroller.





I have Pleated Tote too which in between the two in size. I just think the straps are a little short which I don't like. But it does have outside pockets for the sippy cups which is a nice feature. It has some good interior pockets too and a zipper closure on top. This one will not fit on the handle of my stroller.





I feel like I am still on the search for the perfect Vera Bradley diaper bag/purse but hopefully these will help you. These are my top choices for now though.

ETA: I have used the Large Backpack too. I used that a lot last summer and it was nice to have free hands.

Message edited 2/12/2011 2:38:45 PM.

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I have a back-sack



It's great because it has two straps to wear like a backpack. TOTALLY helpful for me so I can have two hands on the kids and now worry about my bag falling off my shoulder.

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Thanks!!! There are so many choices out there. I guess it'll be harder to choose because of that!

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I like the Villager.

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I have the Betsey and its HUGE....so I wouldn't get one that big, but its good for traveling and weekend trips.

I do like that you can just throw them in the wash

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I have the pleated tote and I use it as my everyday diaper bag and I love it

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I would go to a store and "try them on" there are so many to choose from! The pleated tote might work for the best of both worlds.There is a store in Walt Whitman that has a TON!

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I have a Villager and a Morgan. The Villager can hold all you mentioned - the Morgan might be able to - not sure about the Sippy Cup though.

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I love my Villager!

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I recently bought the "Pleated Tote" for what you are describing. I wanted something smaller than my regular diaper bags but still large enough to carry my wallet and a few essentials.

The Vera Bradley website recently had some of the Pleated Tote patterns on sale for 50% off so I'd check it out!

I do have something that goes across my body (like the Messenger Bag posted above) except mine is by Coach. I LOVE having my hands free.

I love Vera bags though because they are SO light!

Good luck!

Message edited 2/16/2011 1:47:51 AM.

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side by side tote
its very easy to get into