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Ju-Ju-Be's Latest Sensation

elizabeth leach — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Ju-Ju-Be diaper bags are gorgeous and extremely practical. Using the latest technology in anti-stick and anti-microbial coatings, these bags are treated so they clean up easily and fight germs! The linings of the bags are light colored so you can quickly find your stuff. There are even pockets with Thinsulate to keep your bottles and sippy cups cool. And with pockets galore, Ju-Ju-Bags are not just beautiful bags.

The Be Prepared bag (above photo) is in their newest print for spring/summer, Zany Zinnias. Be Prepared is the bag to carry when you need to carry a lot. Twins? Overnight trip? Day in the city? Or you just like to pack a lot? This is your bag!

The below Be Spicy, in Perky Perennials, is the perfect size for moms with infants or moms who need a good sized diaper bag for all the essentials. There's a pocket for everything you can imagine and a comfortable shoulder strap. This bag also has crumb drains to get rid of all those goldfish crumbs!

Both the Be Prepared and Be Spicy come with stroller clips. All Ju-Ju-Be bags come with a memory foam changing pad that matches the bag. All hardware is customized metal and all bags have lots of cute details like fun jewels on the zipper pulls and stars on the labels. Ju-Ju-Be bags are machine washable.

Shop Ju-Ju-Be and check out all the different sized bags for quick trips to the store to overnight bags to Grandma's. There's a variety of different prints and solids to suit every taste.

Ahoy There! Vintage Duffel from Three Potato Four

Aaron Burgess — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:30:00 GMT

Perfect for the little sailor who won't sport it ironically, this canvas Ahoy There! duffel-style bag from Three Potato Four has been through the wringer just enough times to have vintage charm. Cart it to the library, the pool, the beach, or anywhere else the kids need to stow-and-go.

Bag measures approximately 14" high x 8" wide in diameter when stuffed. Get yours for $35 at Three Potato Four.

Filled for a Good Cause: FEED Diaper Bag from Yoya

Aaron Burgess — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Not only does this 100% organic FEED bag contain eco-conscious versions of seven baby-shower essentials, but when you buy the bag, $20 from your purchase goes directly to feed one hungry child for a full year through the United Nations World Food Program.

The reversible burlap/cotton tote is the result of a partnership between FEED and Yoya. While it's admittedly a bit of an investment, the good cause helps to justify the expense -- and the green-minded loot inside the bag isn't too shabby, either:

• 1 Wooden rattle
• 2 Organic Yoya onesies
• 1 Green to Grow baby bottle
• 1 Muslin swaddling blanket
• 1 Erbaviva organic washbags
• 1 Organic Yoya camel toy
• 1 Natursutten organic pacifier

Join the cause for $250 from Yoya.

Is This Something You Would Snap Up?

Lisa Estall — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:17:00 GMT

Take your kid along with you...on your bag! Have a beloved photo displayed on a Snaptotes Classic Photo Tote.

The bag has three compartments. Zippered pocket has room for cell phone, make-up and smaller items. The tote itself is roomy enough to carry things like a laptop and diapers. It’s made of microfiber and costs $120.

Is this something you would buy?

The Perfect Mommy Bag: It's Not Just for Diapers Anymore!

elizabeth leach — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:30:00 GMT

There are hundreds of bags out there with the promise of being perfect. Naturally Knotty's Four Pocket Silk Laminated Tote really does cover all the bases. Ideal as a diaper bag or a roomy tote for the beach, gym, a day in the city or every day. This bag is practical, chic and very versatile.

Naturally Knotty's bag has four large, outside pockets for baby bottles, sippy cups, sun tan lotion, a bottle of wine (hey, why not?), magazine, book, you name it! Made from Chinese embroidered silk and then laminated (inside and out) so you can just wipe it clean. Overall measurements are 22" x 17" and available in four fabulous prints. Four stainless steel feet protect the bottom of the bag and the handle is comfortable to wear all day.

Naturally Knotty's Baby Essentials Kit is a great add on for only $16.10. Kit includes an extra large padded changing pad which is large enough for toddlers (I checked!) and a bag with drawstring ties to keep pad and your wipes inside. Essential Kits are also made from Chinese embroidered silk. Changing pad measures 30" x 18". Bag measures 13" x 9.5".

Find the Four Pocket Silk Laminated Tote at Naturally Knotty for $89.99. Shop the entire site here.

Read my review of Naturally Knotty's cashmere blanket, booties and hat set here.

Hand-Me-Down Bags Encourage Us to Take Their Name Literally

Aaron Burgess — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Sure, it's a gamble as to whether messenger bags will still be in vogue by the time you get ready to hand down yours, but with their classic, rugged-looking design, Hand-Me-Down bags seem to have that covered.

Each Hand-Me-Down (there are also jackets, satchels and backpacks) is guaranteed to last for a minimum of 10 years past the date you take it off the rack, so what's a diaper bag or PC tote to you today could feasibly haul around your infant's textbooks tomorrow.

£185 (around $273 U.S.) at Howies.

Undiaper Bag: Pinnington

Erin Behan — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:31:00 GMT

You know the line, "This is soooo not a diaper bag." Oh, but it is, you say. It's obviously a diaper bag engineered to look not too much like a diaper bag, but still says diaper-and-wipes holder. I think the Pinnington line may have nailed the super-cool-bag look while also actually being a diaper bag. Obviously targeting the boho chic crowd, Pinnington offers a rather astounding variety of materials to choose from, and all incorporate rich, tactile fabrics and usually some rouching. Thought it's hard to pick a favorite, I'm partial to the above turquoise on brown style with cut-velvet damask ($330). The diaper bags come in two sizes: large (as above) and a smaller accessory bag that's just about the basics. All the bags come with a wipeable changing pad, comfortable carry straps and five interior and two exterior pockets.

Check out all the styles.

Big Deal: Mr. B Bail Out Blow Out Sale

Heather Kuldell — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:33:00 GMT

Mr. B specialize in bags: diaper bags, bottle bags, backpacks. Right now, just about everything on the site is on sale, including the above Trooper Tote, now $49. The tote is designed with a family in mind so it has lots of pockets for each person’s needs. The end pockets are made of thermal PEVA-free material to keep bottle warm or sippy cups cool. The center pocket can stash wipes or parental stuff like wallets, sunglasses and the like. The main compartment also expands to accommodate those treasures you may pick up on your outing. Plenty of good stuff is left, but some colors are sold out so prepare to go with a second choice.

Bring Your Own Bug Totes

elizabeth leach — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:16:00 GMT

B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Bug) totes are new eco-friendly, reusable bags from the Ecobags “Totes with Quotes" collection. These canvas bags with brightly colored, fun bugs are perfect for kids and Moms. There are four bugs to choose from: hot pink butterfly, light blue spider, and lime green grasshopper.

I have the Bring Your Own Butterfly tote and my daughter squeals every time I use it. These bags are so cheerful and cute you actually want to use them. (This means I don't forget it when I go shopping.) For $14.99 these bags would make adorable gifts for the holidays.

Totes with Quotes are machine washable and will hold the same amount as four plastic bags. 20% of all proceeds from the Bring Your Own Bug line will go towards MS research. Shop Ecobags.

7 Days of Diaper Bags: Make Your Own Manly Diaper Bag

Aaron Burgess — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:03:00 GMT

Sure, dads, you could drop $65 on a hip, manly-looking skull-and-crossbones tote like the Diaper Dude number pictured above, but I ask you: When it comes to being a truly manly diaper dude, is there anything that speaks more to your manliness than a low-cost DIY diaper bag you've customized with your own @#$% hands?

Andrew Jones, editor of the gadget-oriented baby-daddy site NonToxicReviews.com, doesn't think so, and in the clip below (original post here), he shows you how to be your own diaper dude using little more than a $20 army-surplus sack, a few iron-on transfers, a bit of elbow grease, and a song from The Karate Kid soundtrack. Okay, that last one's optional.

Accessories included, the manly diaper bag shouldn't set you back more than $30, but the satisfaction of making it will be priceless. If you're a handy type without artistic skills to match, Jones even has a PDF of the appliques he uses (which he recommends printing onto dark-colored T-shirt transfer paper) available for download. To be truly manly about getting the job done, however, you may want to use a flat iron.

A Tote To Carry All That Halloween Candy

chrisjordan — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:03:00 GMT

Tote bag sure beats carrying a pillowcase, or one of those plastic pumpkins that breaks after it has more than 4 pieces of candy in it. And you know who will end up carrying it, why not make it something functional?

Sturdy webbing handles, lined with a sold black fabric, it measures: 10" x 7 1/2" x 2"

Available at Calavera Catrina for $12

Reading Kaboodle Really is the Whole Kit

Mir — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 22:03:00 GMT

This is so brilliant, I'm a little annoyed I didn't invent it myself. The brightly-colored Kaboodle ($62 at Bodemi) is a nap mat and tote bag literally rolled up into one. It's a complete reading station! Slide your books into the pocket, roll it up, and you're ready to go. Unroll, and flop down to read in comfort no matter where you are. Twelve available patterns, each sure to please your little bookworm.

[Hat tip: Cool Mom Picks]

The Diaper Bag That's Not

crazedparent — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 11:01:00 GMT

A diaper bag need not be labeled as such to get the job done. The Fribert Tote Bag has grown-up looks but is large enough to fill with all those baby and little kid essentials. Plus it's just pretty with its bright an funky graphics.

It's available at Tivoli Home for $42.

Yummy Strawberry Truffle Tote

Karen — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 15:03:00 GMT

Pretty in pink, this JP Lizzy bag comes with the co-ordinating change pad, cosmetic bag and wristlet. Wipable microfiber fabric and 2 insulated bottle pockets make this delicious diaper bag set as functional as it is sassy. With a glamorous diaper bag like this, it'd be easy to forget your name, Mommy.

Also available in Mocha Mint and Chocolate Ice, at Dimples and Dandelions for $98.

Undiaperbag: Lotta Jansdotter tote

modmom — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 20:06:00 GMT

Lotta's Scandinavian culture helped shape + inspire her contemporary organic designs with both a deep appreciation for nature's limitless beauty + a love for modern urban style. She launched her company out of her small San Francisco apartment in 1996, quickly establishing a strong local following + now she works from her studio in Brooklyn, New York.

Lotta Jansdotter's Klara Big Tote in 100% cotton is available at Design Public for $76

Give Simple Summer Bags: Perfect for Hauling Sand Toys and Picnics This Summer

Stefania Pomponi Butler (CityMama) — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 11:01:00 GMT

Looking to make a splash this summer? It's in the summer bag! Give Simple's Summer Stripes Jute Bag and Jute Brown/Black/Pink Tote make the perfect beach carryall! Load it with sand toys, bathing suits, and sun screen and you are set for a fun day at the beach.

And for an everyday, warm weather bag, our Canvas City Tote, in Summer Stripes and Vintage Flowers, is fun, functional and fabulous. It's the perfect un-diaper bag.

Order a Summer Stripes Jute Bag or Summer Stripes Canvas City Tote by June 8 and get 10% off your entire order with the code SUMMER.