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Undiaperbag: Room Seven Mik is Robotlicious

Mir — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:01:00 GMT

In a world of diaper bags that look like couture purses and/or briefcases, I'm smitten with Room Seven's Mik bag ($169 at My Sweet Muffin), which unapologetically brings corduroy and gingham back to the party, along with a heaping helping of robot. There are zippers and pockets galore, including a handy little compartment in the robot's head.

(Something about this design feel familiar? Room Seven creator Brecht Olsthoom is the daughter of the creator of Oilily.)

Undiaperbag: Nine Pocket Messenger Bag

chrisjordan — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:01:00 GMT

Finding a diaper bag that is functional and attractive is about as easy as finding a needle in a haystack. This large messenger style bag has 9 pockets to organize all of your things. Three large pockets on the outside under the flap and six smaller pockets inside, this bag can hold everything from bottles to diapers to iPods.

The exterior is made from a brown corduroy. Inside of the bag is made with an orange cotton fabric and this same fabric is used as an accent binding. Had binding and boning on the sides of the bag means that it won't sag once you put something inside of it.

Available at Glam Baby Designs for $59, this bag will take you through the diaper years and beyond.

Undiaperbag: Timi & Leslie Toulouse Lautrec

Mir — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 13:02:00 GMT

Look; you know I'm not one to suggest you spend a couple hundred on a diaper bag. Lord knows it's only going to get unmentionable bodily fluids all over it, so my philosophy is to pretty much stick with something that wipes off nicely. But if you must buy a "fashion" diaper bag, this Toulouse Lautrec model from Timi & Leslie fits the bill of fun and funky and purse-like. Just send your $236 over to Anna Bean if you need one. (Or, um, just send it to me. I'm not as hip as the bag, but I'm washable.)

Undiaperbag: Goldfish I Have Loved

chrisjordan — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:02:00 GMT

I love this Goldfish diaper bag and matching dipes and wipes case because it makes me giggle. And really, when you are carting around your own body weight in baby diapers, wipes, bibs and other parphenalia don't you need to laugh?

Grossgrain ribbon closure and decorative accent around entire diaper bag, trimmed with a bow bottom right. Bags are both fully lined and interfaced for shape.

Available at Midnight Creations for $47

Undiaperbag: Sparrow Messenger Bag

chrisjordan — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 14:10:00 GMT

Hand made from a sturdy brown twill with an accenting stripe of Joel Dewberry's pink sparrow fabric. Adjustable length strap and five interior pockets for organizing all of your things.

Available at GlamBaby for $32

Undiaperbag: Zo Bebe Bohemian Chic Denim

Mir — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:01:00 GMT

Maybe I'm just old and unhip (don't answer that), but this so-called Bohemian Chic denim diaper bag by Zo Bebe (available at Swaddle & Coddle) is completely lost on me. It proudly boasts that it's "not the ordinary 'mom' bag." Well that's for sure -- it looks like something I would've made in junior high home ec class and felt very clever in doing so. As a mom, toting a baby, with a bottle sticking out of one of the jeans pockets? Well, despite paying $72 for your bag, you may find concerned folks offering you their spare change.

Big Deal: Skip Hop Saddle Bag

Karen — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:32:00 GMT

Amazon's Friday Sale is on and today they're practically giving away these Skip Hop Saddle Bags for $12.99 (regularly $34.00).

These handy bags add storage to your stroller and fit nearly every model. Hurry! It's only for today!

Undiaperbag: Mia Bossi Maria is Ultimate Luxury

Mir — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:02:00 GMT

Let's be perfectly clear: The day I spend $330 on a diaper bag is the day the nice men in the white coats come and take me away to a padded room somewhere. It's just not gonna happen. But if you are the sort of person who has money to burn and regularly lays out this sort of cash on baby supplies, you may as well get something gorgeous and well-made rather than just sort of pretty but basically overpriced with a designer label. This Maria bag from Mia Bossi (available at Tiny Truffles) is handmade from Italian Ruat leather and designer fabrics, and the styling is very much chic urban tote rather than "Hi, I'm a diaper bag." It comes standard with a removable pocketed insert, and you can order an additional laptop insert for another $50 (you know, for when you need to work on your files at Gymboree).

More pictures after the jump.

Undiaperbag: Coco-Bebe Diaper Totes are Perfection

Karen — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:32:00 GMT

Perfection for me anyway. I was always a throw it in and find it later kinda-girl and these great totes look like I could get as disorganized as I like, even with the pockets. I love the patterns they've slapped on these durable canvas bags, and the cutesy ties make it a bag I would buy even though my youngest is no longer a member of the Padded Butt Posse.

$65 at Coco-Bebe.

Spit Up: Juicy Couture Diaper Bag

Karen — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 22:02:00 GMT

Paying $275 for this diaper bag not only makes you an absolute moron, but I question your eye doctor's ability to practice opthalmology. This thing looks like the Mom from Everybody Loves Raymond sewed it from Raymond's old blue jeans (yes I know it's velour) and trimmed it with a chopped up red leather vest from 1982.

Hello Juicy Couture, Cameo called - he wants his jock back.

Mama, come on baby, tell me what’s The Word, ah – word up....

Undiaperbag: SideKick Bag is a Carrier, Too

Mir — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:01:00 GMT

A diaper bag should be a diaper bag, and a baby carrier should be a baby carrier. This new trend of combining the two is making my head hurt. Now, having said that -- I could see going for this SideKick diaper bag with built-in baby carrier if you really liked the bag and wanted an emergency carrier on hand, sure. But the odds of a connected carrier and gear bag fitting well and wearing comfortably? Slim. They're different items with different functions, and in general I'd recommend they stay that way. Call me crazy.

If you cannot resist, get yours at Amazon for $79.99.

Undiaperbag: Have Loom Zoom, Will Travel

Mir — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 15:02:00 GMT

At first glance, this Zoom Kit from Loom elicited only disdain from me; without a shoulder strap, I consider any diaper bag useless. (Who has an extra hand when toting a baby?) Upon closer examination, though, I realized I'd missed the point. The Zoom is perfect for parents on the go; the round handle opens and allows you to clip it on strollers, car headrests, or closet/towel rods. Though it folds up into an ordinary tote, it expands to a full-service caddy when hung, and like all Loom products, in comes in bright, modern color combinations.

I apologize for my knee-jerk reaction, Zoom Kit. You may well be worth your $48 price tag.

Undiaperbag: Loom's Bandicoot + Joey

Mir — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 11:04:00 GMT

Once again, although I cringe at the price tag, I can't help digging the features of this diaper bag from Loom. The Bandicoot is a full-feature diaper bag which can be worn as a shoulder bag or as a backpack. Included in your purchase is the companion Joey clutch, which is perfectly at home snapped to the Bandicoot or running solo for shorter trips (or standing in as a purse). There's a plethora of colors from which to choose, and you decide on the combination that suits you best.

And while $110 feels steep to me for a diaper bag, when you consider it's really two bags, the price suddenly feels a lot more reasonable.

Undiaperbag: Chic and Cozy Bags Are Blankets, Too

Mir — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 22:03:00 GMT

I love anything that does double duty, so my love for these Chic & Cozy blanket/bags from Chic Tots is large. Throw in everything that baby needs, and when you get where you're going, pull it open and the whole thing folds down to a delicious minky playmat for baby. How clever is that? Available in three patterns (fuschia swirl is shown here), including one in plain black.

At $76 I probably wouldn't have bought one for myself, back in the day, but you can bet your bottom dollar I might've dropped a few hints about it to those with deeper pockets. Heh.

Undiaperbag: My Royal Heinie Diaper Purses

Mir — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 14:04:00 GMT

Stop giggling over the silly name (really? My royal heinie??) and check it out: Not only do these "diaper purses" have the sleek styling of a small purse, they have a patented wipes dispenser built right in. That's pretty slick whether your heinie is royal or not.

Available in various colors at Good For The Kids for $41 each.

Undiaperbag: Caden Lane's Simplicity Makes Me Drool

Karen — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 21:02:00 GMT

Having had enough of the whole pink and brown trend, this Caden Lane Liam messenger-style diaper bag caught my eye with it's cool colours and simplicity. Matching change pad and bottle insulator completes the package, for the fashion conscious parent. Available at 25% off, online for $108.

Undiaperbag: Bright Artisan Bags

Kelly Mills — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:02:00 GMT

Modsacks is the baby of Stacey, also mother of three kids. She creates these distinctive and sweet bags, mixing prints and reinforcing handles and corners so they can withstand being yanked on by toddlers or caught on the doorknob as you wrestle two bags of groceries and that giant carseat into the house. This incarnation of the "Mama's Dream Bag" is $80, and you can check it out at the Modsacks website.

UnDiaperbag: Let the Mod Shine In with Defunct Baggage

chrisjordan — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:02:00 GMT

Brown bag with orange and blue circle/square design. Interior has a co-ordinating fabric.

12" wide by 9" deep, this multi purpose bag is constructed of high quality vinyl, industrial thread, and "lots of mojo"

Available at Defunct Baggage for $70

(Hat tip: Cuteable)

UnDiaperbag: Raspberry Chenille Changing Pad

chrisjordan — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 18:02:00 GMT

The Comfy Toddler Changing Pad is a convenient alternative to a bulky diaper bag. In spite of it's small size, it holds all that is really needed to change a toddler or baby on quick outings. Unfolds to a 34" x 14" changing pad that is waterproof and wipes clean easily. Oversized zippered pocket holds wipes and diapers.

The current collection gets it's inspiration from sumptuous vintage fabrics...floral matelasses, antique quilts, and embroidered weaves.

Available at Teacups and Tadpoles for $50.