Barefoot in the Kitchen: The Great Baby Bag Debate

One of the most important items that I will get is a diaper bag. I am an over-packer, over-planner, over-organizer, and over-achiever. So the bag that I pick must have lots of room but still be able to maintain some sort of organization. However, I don't like baby-ish looking items-I wouldn't be caught dead carrying a Pooh bag or something of that sort. So the challenge begins-a functional, practical, fashionable bag that will double as my purse without costing me my son's college tuition. lol.

Olivia by Storksak $198

This is probably the one I love the best in terms of the way it looks. I also love all the little gizmos and such that comes with it.

hidden front zipper pockets
branded Storksak rings
light-weight diaper bag
faux leather trim
Comfortable padded shoulder strap and detachable long webbed shoulder strap
Five outer pockets
multi inner storage pockets
insulated bottle holder
padded changing mat
an inner zipped detachable bag
wipe-clean linings throughout

Canvas by Nest $220

I really like the look of this bag. I like the zippered bottom and the outside pockets. I like the features that this one has.

Vegan
Cotton canvas and faux patent leather
Custom hardware
Exclusive lining

Annette by Timi and Leslie $150

For the Annette and Marilyn- for both of these I love them both. Especially for being PVC free and all of the gizmos and things that comes with it.

easy to clean faux leather (PVC free)
custom hardware in a gold finish (the gold is a negative)
A cross body, adjustable detachable strap
Changing pad with a front mesh pocket where you can store your diapers, wipes and creams when you need to make a quick diaper change trip
A zippered sac to put away soiled clothes.
A clutch that you can use as your purse with interior credit card slots and an inside zipper pocket (LOVE THIS)
An insulated bottle tote
Stroller straps
Three exterior pockets and Seven interior pockets

Marilyn by Timi and Leslie $170

swag by JJCole $80

This one is so cute! I love the look. It looks like a regular purse and is PVC adn Phthalate free. It can attach to my stroller. It has bottle pockets that are insulated. It has a great price point.

hobo-style diaper bag
rich patterned fabric complemented
soft, animal-friendly faux leather top.
multiple organizational compartments
exterior offers easily-accessible open and zippered pockets
includes grips stroller attachments, coordinating changing pad, and wallet
insulated side bottle pockets
adjustable shoulder strap
pvc and phthalate free (HUGE PERK FOR ME)

Satchel by JJCole $70 for Canvas;

$90 for faux leather

I love all the color choices available for this bag. I love it for the same reasons I love the one above. I guess this one is the best of both worlds-a nice price with lots of features. I am sad it doesn't come with a little purse type thing for me. If this one or the swag had the accessories like the timi and leslie or storksak then this choice would be so easy.