You are all on the edge of your seats already after reading that title...I can tell.
Seriously though, finding a good diaper bag is a big deal. I still use the one I have for Big Squish and love every fiber of it, but I never thought I would need to get a second for baby #2. Turns out I was wrong as we still use bag #1 all the time for him whether it be in the car with extra supplies or a night out at grandma's house. FYI his is by Mia Bossi as shown above. As I said, I adore it, but really didn't do a lot of searching before purchasing as I knew several people that had it and loved it, so that was that.
This time, I have been searching. And searching. I want something different than Mia Bossi, as wonderful as it has been, just for a little change, and find myself going back to two brands: DwellStudio and OiOi. A lot of people really love Petunia Pickle Bottom but personally they aren't my style. They do make an amazing one for men that is fantastic, as does SkipHop:

I felt sure I would purchase a Dwell bag as there are endless styles and patterns that are both chic and playful at the same time. What more could a sleep deprived mother want? If it makes me look slightly more put together I'm sold. Here are just a handful of my favorites:
I thought I had found it when I came across that little sparrow one above with the matching travel kit. Then, I checked out one of my favorite online sites, Layla Grayce. Pricey, yes, but fabulous, and I came across OiOi. They have this cute giraffe number below, which is great...
...but then I saw IT. My heart proceeded to melt as the clouds opened and the angels sang. AN IKAT DIAPER BAG. Shut the front door.
They {by they I mean both Layla Grayce and OiOi} have lots of other cute stuff but who cares because I just found an ikat diaper bag. Quest over.
Bedtime.
xoxo Sheridan









Great choices! I love the ikat - I've been looking for a tote in that pattern since I don't need to carry baby stuff around yet.
ReplyDeleteI did a similar blog post for my pregnant friend and just thought I'd share: http://www.cardiganjunkie.com/2010/09/diaper-bags-for-discerning-mom.html
Haley @ Cardigan Junkie
The Mia Bossi Maria is my #1 choice for Baby #1 (due in July) but great post with lots of terrific choices!! Glad to know you loved the Maria! I fell in love with this bag back in circa 06 and it's been on my list of must-haves for baby since then. Thank you for sharing your research. Your new bag is FAB!!
ReplyDeleteThe first diaper bag is amazing! I'd use that as a weekend bag!!
ReplyDeleteI highly recommend the Mia Bossi one! It has been fabulous and still looks brand new. The ikat one arrived and it is pretty but small; as a second diaper bag it will work well but I would not want it to be my only one. Just FYI for anyone considering it! Xx
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