Does anyone have either of these bags?

[MichelleRC]

The Oi Oi backpack:

http://www.pokkadots.com/itemsDetail...pcid=69&cid=56

or the Chester Backpack?
http://www.chesterhandbags.com/default.asp

They both look very cute, but was wondering if anyone had seen them IRL.

TIA,

Michelle
DS#1 18 months
DS#2 due in September

[Twin Mom]

Unfortunately I don't have any feedback on either bag, but I am also interested in the Chester backpack. I posted a few weeks ago (I think) in search of some feedback and didn't have anyone who had one respond so hopefully someone will reply now. I haven't been able to see one IRL either but was interested in how it compared in size to the Combi US.

Aileen

[MichelleRC]

http://www.taketwomaternity.com/timileslie.html

http://www.brownson5th.com/Merchant2...imate+Backpack

I would still love to find a stylish, practical roomy but not bulky backpack.
Anyone, anyone?

[laurajaney]

I was looking for a backpack big enough for a toddler and a newborn and was told by an online vendor who was kind enough to reply to my query (I think it was diaperbags.com) that the Oi Oi backpack would probably be a bit small for everyday use. Have you considered the Alpha 7?

I ended up getting the Nicole Miller backpack which, so far, I'm mostly happy with. (I posted a review of it in this forum earlier in the week.)

http://www.ebags.com/nicole_miller_a...odelid=5588635

If you shop at ebags, check out www.edealinfo.com for coupon codes and go through www.ebates.com for additional rebate.

Nevertheless, I continue to keep my eyes open for bags.
HTH

Laura

[MamaKath]

The Vera Bradley is very very nice! It looks very classy, has nice organization, and is fairly reasonably priced (in the grand scheme of things ;-)).

HTH~

[MichelleRC]

Thanks for the reply! I actually have the Alpha 7, which I love as a shoulder bag. I find it too boxy and bulky (probably all the stuff I have crammed in it) to wear as a backpack for any length of time.
I will check out the Nicole Miller bag though.
Thanks again!
Michelle

[cchavez]

and it would be too small for two children.

[amyff]

I have the Vera Bradley backpack and I love it!!! I am not sure if it would be big enough for 2 kiddos (I am a super light packer!). Let me know if you want specifics...