I bought the OiOi leather messenger, and I love it. But, I love all things leather. It is a bit heavier, but it hold everything!
It has been a long time (I forgot about this website after having my LO 1.5 years ago) and I did NOT get a leather diaper bag, but am currently using a faux leather style one from Fleurville. I find it easy to clean and very attractive. It was a hand me down so I am not sure if they make it anymore. I think it is similar to their G-Luxe line. I am planning on getting a Petunia Picklebottom Boxy Backpack in their PVC material once I have baby #2 in Dec as they are roomy and a local company.
Hope that helps anyone who might stumble across this old thread!
I don't have all leather, but my summer diaper bag is linen w/ leather details. Its a bit heavy, but mostly because its really roomy and I load it up.
I personally don't have the dirty issue that some mom's talk about. I keep snacks and sippy's of milk in there but have never had enough of a mess as to need to wash it or even spot clean it. I guess when DS was a newborn there may have been an incident of spit up or something, but I've never needed to put a diaper bag in the laundry.
Just my experience. I'd rather carry something nice looking that I love since its pretty much the only fashion accessory I get most days.
Amy
DS - June 2009
DD - September 2011
JuJuBe makes faux leather Earth Leather diaper bags that are actually machine washable! I don't have one but they look fab!
http://ju-ju-be.com/ju-ju-blog/?p=672
http://ju-ju-be.com/ju-ju-blog/?p=2266
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I have a JuJuBe Earth Leather bag, and I LOVE it. It is chic, durable, and very well-organized... plus it can go in the laundry! Amazing.
I have the brown BeHave, and LOVE IT. It's the perfect color and great shape/size!
I love hearing about the JJB love! I really like the Behave and think I'll need to get one in the future once I don't need to carry around so much stuff. I think it's a little small for me right now, but I love the looks of it. I'd want the brown if I could get it without that brass hardware!