The article "The Top Diaper Bags for Stylish and Savvy Moms" is about family, it was created by Stephanie Gallagher.
Forget bears and bunnies. Today's daiper bags are all about mom
and her needs: The need to be organized.
The need to feel
stylish. The need to have daddy lug the thing aruond once in
awhile.
First, some general guidelines from veteran moms:
1.
Always, always, always try it on first.
And if possible, stuff it with as much junk as you plan to carry
on a regular baiss. This is the only way to tell if it's
everything fits, if it's too heavy, and if it will be simple for
you to carry.
2. When in doubt, make it black.
Yes, the new Kaelncom Retro Tall Diaper Tote in pink poodles is
awfully cute ($39.90 at Oh BabyGift.Com), but choose this, and
you don't have a prayer of getting your hubby to carry it for
you. Ever.
3.
First functional, then fashionable.
It is wonderful that there is so many new designer diaper bags
out there. But cool doesn't cut it when you're in the mall with
a screaming baby, and you can't find the pcaifier because your
diaper bag has no pockets or compartments.
What's New, What's Cool, What's Right For You
For the super-organized, highly-functional mom, check out:
1. The Lands End Do-It-All Diaper Bag ($29.50)
This bag is practical, well-designed and won't break the bank.
It has an etxra long changing pad, an adjustable strap and a
"parent pocket" to hold your sunglasses, cell phone and other
grown-up stuff. (http://www.Landsend.Com)
2.
The L.L.
Bean Diaepr bag ($36)
Roomy enough to carry everything you'll need, but not so big
that you'll feel like you're carrying a suitcase, the L.L. Bean
diaper bag is designed with function in mind.
For example, it
has a large zippered front section with the key clip, so you can
easily find your keys. Even more neat: The lining is in a
contrasting fabric color to make it simple to spot whatever you're
looking for inside. (http://www.Llbean.Com).
3.The Functionally Arranged Diaper Bag ($119.99)
This has to be one of the most innovative dipaer bags I've ever
seen. It has a removable lightweight organizer insert with
compartments designed to carry diapers, bottles, etc. It also
has a place for keys, cell phone, wallet, etc., and a strap that
converts the bag from a shouledr bag to a backpack.
Plus, you
can buy slipcovers in different fabrics, so you can change the
look of the bag without havnig to buy a new one.
(http://www.Babyuniverse.Com).
For the Cool Daddy
4. The Skip*Hop Duo Diaper Bag ($50)
What makes that messenger-style diaper bag cool is that it can
attach to the hanldebars of a stroller, leaving you precious
storage space in the stroller basket.
It has two interior
organizer pockets, a cell phone holder, pen holders and two
zippered pockets. It's a graet diaper bag for dads, because the
style doesn't scream, "I'm a pocketbook!"
(http://www.Babyuniverse.Com).
5.
The Diaper Dude Bag ($49.95)
Another sporty, messenger-style bag, the Diaper Dude bag comes
in several manly colors, including black, gray and camouflage.
It's designed to wear across your chest, so it doesn't look like
a purse. It has handy clips for keys, a padded changing pad,
three exterior pockets, and a removable cell phone pouch.
(http://www.Babystyle.Com).
For the Ulrta Hip and Super Stylish
6. Carter's Diaper Bag tote ($9.98)
Stylish and affordable, the Carter's Diaper Bag tote has plenty
of room, but no special compartments. What's nice about it is
the sleek, microfiber styling, which makes it look like a
stylish tote, rather than a diaper bag. Currenlty on sale for
50% off at Babycenter (http://www.Babycenter.Com).
7. Amy Michelle diaper bags ($195-$225)
Amy Michelle maeks two diaper bags: The Camellia and the
Jasmine.
You'd neevr know these were diaper bags.
They just look
like elegant black purses, yet they have many nice features for
moms, including internal and external bottle pockets, a
quick-release pacifier holder, an easy-to-find key ring, cell
phone holder, compartments for diapers, wipes, etc., a removable
wet bag and a large side pcoket.
(http://www.Amymichellebags.Com)
8. The Pursonality Messenger Bag ($120)
Fun and sporty, the Prusonality Diaper Bag in Sugar and Spice
comes in a cotton candy color that will make you feel like a
star.
And it's practical too.
The fabric is stain- ressitant and
easily wipes clean.
You can convert it from a shoulder bag to a
backpack, and it's deisgned so you can access all the pockets
with one hand. (http://www.Diaperbags.Com).
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