ncmomma
05-25-2007, 08:01 AM
Ladies,
I'm in search of a new diaper bag. I just had my 3rd and first girl(my boys are almoost 6 and 9 - so I've been out of the baby business a while).
I bought a ju ju be be smart a few months ago and I really don't like it. My biggest gripes are the straps are too short and don't adjust (can't really carry well on my shoulder) and it has no outside bottle pockets. I plan to try to sell it and get something better. For now I'm using the similac gift bag but eager for something nicer.
I looked at the skip hop bags (found them at a local store) and really don't like the fabric... I did like the fabric of the Loom bags at that store but not as keen on the bags themselves and maybe more $ than I want to spend.
I'm considering the OiOi and Lexie Barnes ones at the moment but have a few questions for you experts. One what are the fabrics like? Two how do the OiOi messenger and hobo compare size wize? They seem fairly close. I like the hobo but worry it's just a big 'black hole' (I realize they use colored lining which is good and it has some pockets). Does the hobo organize well? Also the LB Darling how much does it hold? I really want a medium size bag - not to big and not too small. I also want an adjustable strap and pockets on the outside ends for bottles (mostly water bottles at this stage for me as I'm nursing). I want it to be easy to clean and not too bulky as well.
Please help me with some recommendations and IRL feedback.
Thanks in advance!
I'm in search of a new diaper bag. I just had my 3rd and first girl(my boys are almoost 6 and 9 - so I've been out of the baby business a while).
I bought a ju ju be be smart a few months ago and I really don't like it. My biggest gripes are the straps are too short and don't adjust (can't really carry well on my shoulder) and it has no outside bottle pockets. I plan to try to sell it and get something better. For now I'm using the similac gift bag but eager for something nicer.
I looked at the skip hop bags (found them at a local store) and really don't like the fabric... I did like the fabric of the Loom bags at that store but not as keen on the bags themselves and maybe more $ than I want to spend.
I'm considering the OiOi and Lexie Barnes ones at the moment but have a few questions for you experts. One what are the fabrics like? Two how do the OiOi messenger and hobo compare size wize? They seem fairly close. I like the hobo but worry it's just a big 'black hole' (I realize they use colored lining which is good and it has some pockets). Does the hobo organize well? Also the LB Darling how much does it hold? I really want a medium size bag - not to big and not too small. I also want an adjustable strap and pockets on the outside ends for bottles (mostly water bottles at this stage for me as I'm nursing). I want it to be easy to clean and not too bulky as well.
Please help me with some recommendations and IRL feedback.
Thanks in advance!