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groovybubs
03-21-2005, 08:43 AM
Can anyone give me a review of the Alpha7 vs. the Posh vs. the dash?
(I know the dash isn't out yet but from what you expect it to be.)

I am looking for a roomy bag with good org. and pref. a divider in the
main pocket. I want to be able to wear it over the shoulder (not
messenger style) and to be able to wear it as a backpack or hang off
stroller handles well (ala skip hop.) Any advice would be surely
appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Talia

audball
03-21-2005, 10:16 AM
There are quite a few pics from links here to see interiors of the bags you mentioned:

The Posh Baby Bag:
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=63&topic_id=19301&mesg_id=19301&listing_type=search

The A7:
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=63&topic_id=9327&mode=full

And here's one from another manufacturer, I'm Still Me:
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=63&topic_id=19819&mesg_id=19819&listing_type=search

Another bag to consider is the Bumble Bag. You can see them at www. bumblebags.com (no spaces).

I don't have the Dash, but there are interior pics at the the kidsnstyle website (www. kidsnstyle. com - no spaces) and happydaybaby.com.

Although bags that are not made by Skip Hop do not have stroller straps built in, that may not be a "bad" thing. I had a Skip Hop and sold it because I hated clipping/unclipping the bag all the time. Eventually, I just left the shoulder strap on and hooked the whole thing over my stoller bars. I realized that I could use my other bags this same way! As a matter of fact, the A7 and my old Bumble Bag were even nicer because they fit on the clips of my Peg Perego Aria (Peg Perego have these obnoxious clips under their handles for bags - no use unless you have *their* bag or D-ring outfitted bags). I could then take the bag off the stroller with ease!

I have the A7 and it's the perfect size for us for a few hours out..I still have to carry a small bag with food for my DS (who is 14 months and has dairy/egg allergies), but as far as snacks, bottle, sipppy cup, diapers, etc., it's the perfect size. I like how it's not too deep, so I can see things at the bottom of the bag. I have a red canvas exterior with a black interior, and it hasn't posed any problems with the "black hole" effect. I wish it had another bottle holder inside, but there's more space there then for "stuff". To me, it's close to the perfect bag (but I'm a light to medium packer) - why they are discontinuing it is beyond me!