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[redsback]

I was going to ask for the Baggalini messenger sling bag (that's the one everybody raves about, right?) for Christmas, but I wanted to know how it would work on a plus size figure. Anybody had any experience with this? Thanks!

[Lavendar_mom]

I didn't use that brand of sling bag but I found the sling bag style comfortable.

[BelleoftheBallNV]

i have *alot* on top, and find any type of sling bag extremely uncomfortable..it cuts across my breasts, and hurts, or down between them, and HURTS more...

this year, im going with a backpack!! it may not be super fashionable, but i just cant do the boobie pain again...

[GinaButtrfly]

I used a "Daddy Bag" when my kids were Diaper Bag-able. It was a MANLY version of a diaper bag - just a big roomy old sling bag. It was fine for me. I am Plus (Pooh) sized and quite "ample" upstairs to boot. Maybe because this bag was made for dads, the cut was larger - I don't know. But the sling didn't bother me.

[akleos]

I'm sorry I can't tell you a thing... I don't carry a bag at all. If it can't go in my pockets, or under the stroller... it just doesn't go!

[BelleoftheBallNV]

i would go to a store where they will let you test something out...grab something heavy, put it in the bag, and then put it over your body....with a clerk there of course...tell em why if you arent shy (i would, i would have more trouble coming up with a lie)

[Caldercup]

I have a sling bag that is now discontinued by Eagle Creek, but I found it very comfortable once I lengthened the strap a little. It does sit between my breasts and doesn't always *look* the most attractive, but it never hurt.

What I find to be uncomfortable with bags and lanyards is how they rub against the skin of my neck. I just sewed on a little polar fleece as padding and that resolved it.

Good luck finding something and getting a chance to try it before you buy it.
Eileen

[Txmommy929]

I have thsi bag and am, uh, pooh sized. I actually find the bag comfortable enough -- but I would like to prewarn you it is nto a "large" bag. It will not hold as much as a regular backpack. I originally ordered it for our WDW trip but will not be using it in the park. I do use it on family trips where we have easier access to the hotel or home -- a few diapers, wipes, inhalers, my camera, my sons silky, paci, my wallet, a snack, a sippy cup, and the bag is pretty much full. It is NOT big enough to hold a standarad size folder. In the parks we usually have all the above items, plus our ponchos, a change of clothes for the youngest, sweaters, more than one snack.....

If you want to use a bag instead of a purse or reg diaper bag this bag is GREAT. If you are thinking of using it instead of a reg backpack it may not suit your needs. Also, remember if you have it on your back with your wallet in it, you may want to use a suitcase lock on the section your wallet is in.

[ToriShadows]

I had that bag my last trip! I loved it! Being a 17 y/o girl, I only wore it on my shoulder, and sometimes across my chest. I'm plus-sized myself, and I wear a C-cup. I didn't find it to be uncomfortable in any places, at all. It was a great bag.

[Susanne]

I'm a DD kind of gal ... and stocky, too. I bought one and it did NOT work. It rode up over my boobs to my neck. Just miserable. We wound up going to REI and finding a bag we could test walk around the store.

[Tim Sullivan]

Might I suggest if you look for a bag that you can just toss over your neck, that it NOT be "side specific". I bought a sling bag for a trip to Europe three years ago, and after about a week of wearing it around, found that it gave me extreme neck and shoulder pain, and due to the side specific nature of the bag I couldn't wear it over the other shoulder.

I now use a Eddie Bauer bag, I BELIEVE is their "Guide Bag" which I've nicknamed my "Man-purse". it is a small-ish sized bag that is just big enough to carry my daily essentials, yet not so big that it allows me to carry a ton of stuff I won't need. The best part is that because it's just a strap, I can throw it over either shoulder, giving both sides a breather. Also, I'm a big, tall guy, and have had no fit problems whatsoever.

Hope that helps,

Tim

[norm & linda]

Hi gals and guys,

i am over the toddler stage and don't have to tote tons of stuff. so tons of empathy for the parents who have that challenge and here's what i suggest for 5 yrs plus. Last trip I used a simple Nike mesh 'napsack style' bag. it was super lightweight and inside i just had our passports bundled together with an elastic band and our key to the world cards, plus a small digital camera. if we wanted to carry water it would stretch enough to hold five bottles. what i loved about is that i could turn it around to front of body for rides, and it's super lightweight.

For our upcoming trip i purchased passporter pouches for all of us, including the kids (teenagers). It remains to be seen if they'll use them; in the past they have preferred pants pockets for their cards (which i would never go for), but based on our last trip i love the idea of lightweight organized portability.

For the plane i chose a canvas messenger style bag, this one made by FILA. there were so many gorgeous leather ones to choose from but i opted for lightweight canvas and the sizing worked great. we could include 8 1/2 x 11 sized letters for customs (parental letters of consent to travel for our blended family). All of our passports fit in one outside pocket. The other outside pocket held wallet and cash. the digital camera fit inside.
I am amply sized 1x with over DD chest (okay e, f, g, whatever!) and this worked great with no stress or pain.
I have been ogling the leather travel bags but for our upcoming trip in March I am going to use my same canvas bag cause it was so functional and not horrible.

It sounds like you may have a similar physique to me, so i would suggest you try the bag before you buy. Sorry, i know that sucks, but you don't want to end up with something that makes you uncomfortable, no matter how organized and gorgeous.