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lmariana
04-29-2005, 03:56 PM
I thought it would be fun to start a few threads on our favorite bag styles. It seems like there are several people on here looking for a new style, and I thought we might be able to help each other out.

Here are some of my favorite totes (i.e. no messenger strap):

Dobre Goods Bambino (www.dobregoods.com) - great depth, very lightweight, fun patterns, good organization, and water resistant. Very springy. Not the highest quality bag, but it's lasted me a year so far, so no complaints. The straps fit very well over my shoulder and it hangs well on my body.

Holly Aiken Totes (www.hollyaiken.com) - lots of cute designs, very well-made, waterproof vinyl, little organization, but fits a lot. The straps are on the shorter side, but I can still get it on my shoulder. Great space!

Edited to Add one I forgot!

Chester Classic Diaper Tote (www.chesterhandbags.com)- cute patterns, vinyl coating for waterproofness, simple design, simple organization, and lightweight. Chester's talent is that they can create a seemingly small bag that will carry a TON of stuff! I love their bags. The tote straps are a decent length and will fit over my shoulder, but not with much room to spare. They do wear well though and I've never had problems with slippage. I only order off the sale page, great deals there.


Now you add your thoughts and faves!!!!


Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
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mom2aidan
04-30-2005, 09:03 AM
I just got the sweet tulip canvas diaper bag tote and I love it. It's very roomy and it also is great for bringing to the beach or an all day outing. It has see-though mesh compartments and it has bottle holders inside and outside.

http://www.babybox.com/candiapbagto.html

dules
04-30-2005, 09:32 AM
Mariana, the Bambino isn't listed on the Dobre Goods site. Are they sold anywhere else? I love the pic you posted of your green one before!

I have been eyeing the new LLBean Create a Totes...have not taken the plunge yet. I'm thinking something will have to go first, but I'm not sure which, lol!

Best,
Mary

bubbaray
04-30-2005, 10:34 AM
http://www.nedandshell.com/momsandkids/dobre.html

HTH

Melissa


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lmariana
04-30-2005, 11:41 AM
Here's the link on the Dobre Goods site:
http://www.dobregoods.com/html/greenhaw/greenhaw_bambino.html


Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)

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cchavez
04-30-2005, 11:48 AM
I have to agree the size and weight of the Dobre Goods Bambino is great but the fabric is very poor quality. I got one NWT off the swap board and the straps faded immediately and the rest of the fabric started pilling. I did contact Dobregoods and they told me this was a problem w/ my particular fabric (cirque) and I do believe they were addressing the issue. I really mourned not being able to use this bag....it would have been a great toddler tote!

I agree the Chester bags are great too! I also have an older Ella tote that I really like but do not use that often.