firsttimemommy
03-12-2004, 07:33 PM
For those of you on the fence about a Loom order, here's my review...
I am a purse fanatic and have been through at least 10 diaper bags since DD was born. My style varies with my mood, so I like fabrics like in the Ella choices as well as neutral, plainer type bags. The Loom falls in the latter category and is just a classic choice! It stays on my shoulder well, looks so neat and streamlined and is just overall classy, IMHO. It does not look "cheap", KWIM? It "adapts" to my stuff well - I mean that when I think it is full, I slide something else in and it just makes room for it! There are lots of extra little pockets and a little bag that can be folded or smushed very easily to fit where it needs to go.
I did get the clutch, which I am not using (I just like the organization of my wallet and don't want to throw all my personal stuff in it willy nilly) but for the extra $5 I am still glad I got it - I am sure I will use it eventually.
I agree with Tammy that is it is not huge, but not small either - I packed it for both my kids (even though #2 is not due for another month 1/2) to make sure it would work and it seems to be great. I have only "USED" it once, but it was lightweight and easy to access. I did get black (red was my other choice) so it would be more neutral. I love the magnetic snaps - one pet peeve of a tote for me is that I have knocked it over and everything rolled out - not with this bag!! And I also hate struggling to get a bag securely snapped or tied or whatever - this bag there is NO problem closing it!
The functionality of a diaper bag is such an individual thing, so what works for me, may not for you. But as far as the quality and looks, I am more than pleased. Now I want a bandicoot b/c it is cute and b/c I now know that Looms are of exceptional quality! And I consider myself VERY VERY picky!
Hope that helps someone!
Ronda
Mommy to Jenna born 1/10/03
and Jacob due 4/28/04
I am a purse fanatic and have been through at least 10 diaper bags since DD was born. My style varies with my mood, so I like fabrics like in the Ella choices as well as neutral, plainer type bags. The Loom falls in the latter category and is just a classic choice! It stays on my shoulder well, looks so neat and streamlined and is just overall classy, IMHO. It does not look "cheap", KWIM? It "adapts" to my stuff well - I mean that when I think it is full, I slide something else in and it just makes room for it! There are lots of extra little pockets and a little bag that can be folded or smushed very easily to fit where it needs to go.
I did get the clutch, which I am not using (I just like the organization of my wallet and don't want to throw all my personal stuff in it willy nilly) but for the extra $5 I am still glad I got it - I am sure I will use it eventually.
I agree with Tammy that is it is not huge, but not small either - I packed it for both my kids (even though #2 is not due for another month 1/2) to make sure it would work and it seems to be great. I have only "USED" it once, but it was lightweight and easy to access. I did get black (red was my other choice) so it would be more neutral. I love the magnetic snaps - one pet peeve of a tote for me is that I have knocked it over and everything rolled out - not with this bag!! And I also hate struggling to get a bag securely snapped or tied or whatever - this bag there is NO problem closing it!
The functionality of a diaper bag is such an individual thing, so what works for me, may not for you. But as far as the quality and looks, I am more than pleased. Now I want a bandicoot b/c it is cute and b/c I now know that Looms are of exceptional quality! And I consider myself VERY VERY picky!
Hope that helps someone!
Ronda
Mommy to Jenna born 1/10/03
and Jacob due 4/28/04