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Let Them Carry Their Own Sippy Cups

elizabeth leach — Thu, 28 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Let them carry their own sippy cups and snack traps this summer with the new back sacks from Crocodile Creek. Perfect for trips around town, the playground, play dates, the pool or even just around the house. Light enough for small little bodies, these bags cinch easily with straps. There's a zippered pocket inside the bag, two ventilation holes on the sides and the lining is water resistant.

PVC and Phthalate free. Recommended for two years and up. Find the Crocodile Creek Back Sack at Oompa for $14.99. Available in many cute designs.

Whoooo Wouldn't Love this Bag?

elizabeth leach — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:30:00 GMT

My little girl is obsessed with bags and I know she would love this retro owl bag. Corduroy bag is handmade and has either a red or orange strap.

Find the Patchwork Owl Bag at Romp for $32.

Star Dad: How Does Tobey Maquire Tote?

SunnyChanel — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:30:00 GMT

Tobey Maquire and his two-year-old Ruby Sweetheart were spotted spending some quality time daddy/daughter time at their local Color Me Mine pottery painting studio before Ruby's new sibling arrives. Tobey and wife Jennifer Meyer will be welcoming a new baby any day now. Tobey and Ruby hit their local Color Me Mine pottery painting studio. How does Tobey lug around his daughters creations? In a LL Bean classic tote. This rugged canvas bag is a ultra sturdy option for moms and dads to lug this and that. You can pick one up directly from LL Bean here for $20 (for the Medium bag). And if you aren't feeling the blue, a wide variety of color options for the accents are available.

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 Babble Review: Mighty Buggy Hooks

Chris Ford — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Bugaboo (the stroller company) used to make something they called "bag hooks" so you could hang shopping bags to your stroller. But then I suppose some idiot must have loaded down the stroller with too much stuff and flipped the stroller, because a while ago they stopped making them. Mighty Buggy Hooks from Think King work just as well (if not a little better) than those original hooks - and you don't have to keep them attached to strollers.

I've had a set of the Buggy Hooks for a while now, and they've been working great on my Bugaboo. They stay on the stroller well and they are really lightweight. They should work on any type of stroller (not just a Bugaboo) and will fit all sizes of shopping bag and purse handles.

So if you're looking for a good way to attach your diaper bag, purse or shopping bag to your stroller, you should definitely check them out.

Mighty Buggy Hook, $14.99 for a two-pack from Think-King.com

Etsy Alert: Handmade Panda Pack

SunnyChanel — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:03:00 GMT

I have a worry. My concern is that I will pass my purse obsession onto my innocent young daughter. One way to ensure that she’ll grow up to be a bag lady is to introduce her to adorable, cute and completely irresistible carry-alls sooner than later.

The handmade whimsy of this Panda Pack by Etsy seller Eclu will surely get her started on a road to a lifelong purse passion. The Panda Pack is one of a kind but there is a selection of different carryalls. It is made of denim, wool felt and vintage velvet. But this bag magic doesn’t come check, the cost is $148 from Etsy. If you want the panda pack above you better act quick before I log on and try to buy it.

More info here.

How Does Sasha Obama Carry It All?

SunnyChanel — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:00:00 GMT

How does the daughter of our next president carry her books, snacks and homework? In this Trans by JanSport Super Max Backpack in purple camouflage. This extra roomy bag will surely have enough room for all the school work she’ll be getting from her brand new school Sidwell Friends, the above photo is from her first day of school. You can pick up one of these water-resistant, very durable and sturdy backpacks from Amazon for $29.95.

Got Stuff? Here's a Way to Haul It

SunnyChanel — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:30:00 GMT

When we go on a playdate, to the park or on any kind of afternoon outing, I always have to bring oodles of activities to keep my toddler busy and content. I used to just lug around all this stuff in my diaper bag/purse but then I couldn’t find my own belongings like my wallet and keys.

The Saltbox Large Tote (shown here in the Medallion pattern in Bluegrotto), is a stylish and sturdy carry all for everything for your kid and more. I was able to fit in a change of clothes, snacks, drinks, coloring books, crayons, a couple small toys, and her favorite teddy bear. And it open wide so when she wants something, she can just go and grab it herself. Plus you can just use it for yourself since it just happens to be ultra stylish. You can pick one up here from ebags for $49.60 – currently 20% off (regularly $62).

Cutest Backpack Ever!

SunnyChanel — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:30:00 GMT

For those toddlers and kids who like to (finally!) carry their own stuff, this cat backpack will totally make them purr. Corny, yes but oh so true! Nothing’s cuter than a toddler purring. And if they don't like carry their own stuff, this will make them want to. The backpack is 100% cotton hand knit , is super soft, is lined and has a zipper closure. You can get one from Giggle.com for $42.

The Beauty of the Pinnington Diaper Bag - A Babble Review

SunnyChanel — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:00:00 GMT

I may not be homeless, but I am a bag lady. Clutches, handbags and a flirty purses were my poison before the birth of my daughter. All those smaller (read=unpractical) carryalls have since been shoved to the back of the closet. My new fetish? Diaper Bags.

I got the opportunity to test drive one of the most stunning and also practical diaper bags in the “stylish mom” category – The Anna Diaper Bag by Pinnington Bags. This gorgeous handmade number is made from a silk damask and has a sturdy wool base. Their line includes a bevy of brocades, gorgeous damasks and other luxurious fabrics and rich, subtle and dare I say, romantic hues.

The bag is lined with a colorful laminated thick fabric for easy clean up. A baby bottle, a sippy cup and a diaper could explode in there all at once and after a little clean up, it would be as good as new.

The size of the bag is perfect, I was able to carry all my baby necessities as well as a couple of favorite books, a change of clothes and all my own personal tidbits. And it comes with a laminated cushioned changing pad that matches the lining.
The thick strap is a perfect length for those of us who like to carry a bag slung across the body, something I haven’t been able to do with my other diaper bags. This makes for some great weight distribution, especially when you’re lugging around a ever growing baby/toddler/kid. There are five roomy interior pockets which makes for some super easy organization and two subtle bottle/sippy pockets on either side.

Best of all, when you are done lugging around diapers and changing pads, the Pinnington bags can transition into a fabulous carryall for every day use. It doesn’t scream diaper bag, just style. Now that’s my kind of bag.

You can get one like the one pictured above for $330 here.

ABC Kids Expo 2008: Dabba Walla Lunch Bags And Backpacks

Chris Ford — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:58:00 GMT

In India, the "dabbawalla" (Wikipedia entry) is the guy who collects the hot lunches of office workers from their home, brings them to the office, and then returns the empty boxes back. In America, Dabba Walla is a company that makes really cool neoprene lunch bags and backpacks.

What I liked best about Dabba Walla are the designs. Big and colorful, they're a lot cooler than the typical mass produced cartoon character stuff you'll get at a normal department store. And they had a stop light design, which I totally loved.

Dabba Walla bags, $38 for the luch bag and $48 for the backpack. Available at the end of October 2008. Check them out at DabbaWallaBags.com.

ABC Kids Expo 2008: Bumkins Drity Duds Bag

Chris Ford — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:40:00 GMT

Bumkins is a company that makes some of the best cloth diapering solutions out there. Now they've taken their waterproof cloth technology and used on something a lot more simple (and less messy) - tote bags.

The Dirty Duds Bag is a small waterproof tote bag for keeping anything - wether that might be a wet pair of underpants (for those accidents when your kids are away from home) or even a wet swimsuit. They come in twenty two different prints (all are rather feminine and none are very good for dads unfortunately) and are $12.95.

Check them out at Bumkins.com.

ABC Kids Expo 2008: DadGear Billboard Series Diaper Bag

Chris Ford — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:30:00 GMT

I mentioned new diaper bags from DadGear last week, but there was another type they were showing off that I'd never seen before either. The Billboard Series diaper bag is made from a piece of a real billboard, making each one durable and one of a kind.

I never knew, but the material that makes up the billboards that we drive past every day is a kind of vinyl with nylon "cloth". The stuff is extremely durable (as it would have to be to hold up to the elements) which is also great for dad diaper bags.

The way it works is the guys from DadGear get a used billboard, clean it thoroughly, and lay it out on the floor. Then they go around with a template and decide where they should cut the cloth into the shape for a diaper bag. So each diaper bag is unique and one of a kind. The bags have all of the standard diaper bag stuff that DadGear provides (including the "Quick Access WIpes Case") and are all very graphical and look cool. They're definitely my favorite bags in their product line.

The Billboard Series diaper bags are eco-friendly (they're made of recycled material after all) and cost $99.00 at DadGear.com.

ABC Kids Expo 2008: Satchel Bags From Dad Gear

Chris Ford — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:49:00 GMT

We've written about the Dad Gear diaper vest before, and at ABC they were showing off their new line of Messenger diaper bags called Satchel.

Each bag has the Dad Gear quick-access wipes window, stroller straps, bottle pockets, changing pads and everything pretty much that makes up a good diaper bag. It also sits upright when you put it down which is a cool feature, and the inside is a light grey making it easy to see in when you are rooting around looking for your stuff. Oh, and they have skulls, flames and those Affliction-style graphics that seem to be so popular these days.

So if you're shopping for a bag for the dad in your life, check them out. You'll be supporting a good dad-owned small business. The Satchel Messenger bag will retail for around $79.00 and will ship in four weeks from their web site DadGear.com

ABC Kids Expo 2008: Kaboost Deluxe Portable Chair Booster

Chris Ford — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:05:00 GMT

We've written about Kaboost before. It's the portable chair booster that allows your child to sit at the proper height of the table, eliminating the need for a separate high chair. The new product they are showing at ABC is the Kaboost Deluxe, which is a normal Kaboost with a travel bag (sitting on the chair in the picture) in the (Deluxe only) charcoal color.

There's no doubt Kaboost is a cool concept, and one thing I learned from the rep at ABC was that Kaboost will fit any four point chair, including a Stokke Tripp Trapp. This kind of seems like it's defeating the purpose of a Tripp Trapp in the first place, but they said they had customers who weren't happy with the height of the Tripp Trapp and the Kaboost was the perfect solution. The other interesting thing about a Kaboost is that it increases the base of any chair it is underneath, thereby increasing the overall stability of the chair.

Kaboost Deluxe, $41.95 from Kaboost.com. (And if you've already got a Kaboost, you can pick up the travel bag for $9.95).

Ju-Ju-Be Bags – Not For the Soccer Mom

elizabeth leach — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Introducing two new bags from Ju-Ju-Be. The WannaBe (above photo) and the BeLight (photo after the jump). The WannaBe ($165) is a beach bag and in the Ju-Ju-Be tradition there is a pocket for everything - a pocket for your iPod, a towel holder, a mini cooler pocket to keep bottles cool, a magazine pocket, and large and small accessory bags for all the extras. The WannaBe is available in three summery patterns.

BeLight ($35) is so light (6.4 ounces!) it looks like a purse and is reversible so it's like owning two bags. There is a pocket on one side of the bag and a divided pocket on the other. Unlike most light diaper bags, there is a matching changing pad which is included. So, travel light but you still have a changing pad. This bag comes in seven fresh colors.

We've written about Ju-Ju-Be bags in the past calling it the "undiaper bag". They look cool and every detail has been maximized to make a mom’s day easier. The outside of the bags are protected with Teflon to fight off spills and the inside has microbial lining that kills germs, mold, and mildew. The changing pad has memory foam! The choices of fabrics are fun and hip and the bags come in dozens of sizes depending on how much or how little you need to bring with you. The BeAll is for when you need to bring a lot, the BeTween (which won the 2008 Top Choice of the Year Award at the Creative Child Awards) for when you need only a few things, and the BeSmall for when you’re making a quick trip.

But the reason I love my Ju-Ju-Be bag is for all the glamorous details that make me smile when I use it. The rhinestones on all the zipper pulls. The shiny, silver lining. The brushed metal hardware. This is not a bag for a soccer mom. This bag says, “I may not have time to wear make-up but I’m still fabulous.”

Purchase Ju-Ju-Be bags at Little Dudes and Divas and visit Ju-Ju-Be's website here.

The Babble Review: Dad Field Bag from Jack Spade

Chris Ford — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:10:00 GMT

Looking for a gift for the new father in your life? Nowadays there are lots of diaper bags for dads out there, but for my money nothing beats the Dad Field Bag from Jack Spade.

This is the bag that I've used back since I was a brand new dad, and I still love it and use it every day. From the outside it looks like a regular messenger bag that you might see anywhere, but inside it's built for the dad on the go. It's got a changing pad, pockets for bottles (or sippy cups or snack traps), a zipper compartment that I use for fresh diapers, a big open pocket on the back and pockets on the side with zippers on the outside for iPods or whatever else you might need quickly. It even has a little eyelet for snaking your headphones through, so you can listen to that iPod while strolling your baby down the street.

But the best part is how it holds up. I've used mine almost every day for three and a half years now, and it still looks as good as when I got it. It's made of durable (and spill-proof) nylon canvas, so you're not worried about getting something on it like you would with a leather bag. The only negative I can think of is the changing pad isn't attached, so you'll have to make sure you don't misplace it somewhere, but other than that it's damn near perfect. I'm betting you'll probably even use it well after you're worrying about bottles and diapers.

Remember, there will be a day you don't have to worry about diapers - I promise.

Available in khaki and orange (pictured) for $125 from ModernSeed.com and available in black from Neiman Marcus for $150

Hand Made: Be Goldilocks with the Three Bears Bag

chrisjordan — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:07:00 GMT

This Three Bears cotton patchwork bag is handmade exclusively from recycled materials.

No two bags are ever exactly alike due to the limitations of vintage fabrics that are available, but they are all beautiful. The bags are fully lined with vintage cotton fabrics.

I love this bag for carrying books to the library, snacks to the playground, or shovels to the beach. You could proably carry your own porridge in it, if you don't mind the mess.

Available at Eco Artware for $40

Undiaper Bag: The Market Bag By Moop

Leigh-Ann Jackson — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 14:00:00 GMT

In a lot of ways, pre-school has been a great liberator for me and the new little pupil. But I'm not quite ready to transition into full-fledged pre-mom wear yet. I still need those emergency wipes, snacks and spare pants. The Market Bag by Moop is good for that transition. The chic handmade corduroy tote comes with six pockets, D-rings for attaching your whatevers and contrast lining, all the better to help you find what you're rooting around for.

$74, Moop.

Not a Bag... Until You Knot It

chrisjordan — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 19:03:00 GMT

Knot It's patented technology allows you to make a bag any size you need. Cut off the length of bag you want and knot it at both ends.

Ingenious product in a small package--fits into a diaper bag or the glove box of the car. No more driving around with a stinky diaper on your dashboard while you look for a garbage can.

Available at Baby Wise for $4.95. For that price why not get several!