Fashion & Gear - Diaper Bags

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Two-under-two. The words alone are enough to strike fear in the hearts of women everywhere.

But ask Naomi Watts, Tori Spelling, Brooke Burke or any other mom who has navigated this tough terrain and she’ll often tell you that having back-to-back babies is a rewarding — albeit exhausting — experience.

Even better news? It doesn’t have to be so hard.

Whether it’s a toy that keeps both kids occupied or a stroller that expands with your growing family, there are lots of splurge-worthy products that make life easier and safer for all involved.

Click below for our picks!

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Bella Tunno

Baby and kids brand Bella Tunno — celebs like Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Garner and Nicole Richie are fans of their “necessary accessories” — recently debuted more great gear for families on the go.

This includes their super handy disposable collection (bibs, place mats and multi-purpose pads) which comes in really adorable pink or blue patterns. But these products don’t just look good, they’re chock full of cool features.

The bibs sport a self-adhesive fastener, a soft top-layer, a leak-proof back layer and a front catch pocket to prevent mess. The place mats can be attached to the bibs with self-adhesive strips for extra protection. Plus, they’re perfect for airplane fold-down trays so you can keep things clean at 30,000 feet! And the use-anywhere multi-purpose pads are designed to absorb up to one cup of liquid!  Prices range from $6 to $8 for a 10-pack.

But most parents will probably appreciate the super stylish Parent Pod ($49, above) even more. It’s a lightweight, multi-compartment diaper bag that’s sleek and small (12 1/2-in. x 10-in). It also features eight pockets, a plastic toiletry case, two elasticized bottle pockets, a wipes case, its own changing pad and a removable shoulder/stroller strap. The best part? You can use it as a toiletry bag for yourself once you’ve moved past the diaper stage!

Plus, this beautiful gear supports a wonderful cause. A portion of all sales go to the Matt Tunno Make A Difference Memorial Fund, a charity founded by creator Michelle Tunno Buelow in honor of her late brother. The organization benefits teens and young adults battling drug addiction.

– Kate

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Daddy does diaper duty!  Spotted out and about over the weekend with wife Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and son Bronx Mowgli, 11 months, Fall Out Boy rocker Pete Wentz showed that he’s a stylish (and secure!) dad by toting Storksak’s Jamie bag ($210).

Suitable for moms and dads alike, the Jamie bag comes in durable, rugged pebbled leather (black or chocolate) and offers all the features you’d expect in a traditional diaper bag including zip thermo-insulated pockets, padded change mat, and lots of pockets with magnetic closure.

The extra wide, adjustable cotton canvas shoulder strap is a nice touch. It keeps the Jamie from appearing to dressy– which dads will appreciate — and as a bonus, it’s big enough to fit most laptops.

Dwell

When mod first burst upon the baby and kid scene, it certainly had its fair share of naysayers. After all, many moms silently wondered, what is a nursery without duckies and bunnies? A few years later and it’s clear that mod is here to stay. And DwellStudio, which counts celebrity moms Gwyneth Paltrow, Gwen Stefani, Keri Russell, and Kelly Rutherford among its devoted fans, proves once again it’s the leader in the mod nursery movement.

As it celebrates its tenth year, the company debuts an ambitious collection of cute new products and patterns — including cool packaging. It includes everything from backpacks and bib & burp sets to crib bedding and storage bins that sport fun, never before seen prints like Sparrow, Paper Dolls, Owls, Organic Poppy and more!

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Ju-Ju-Be Be All Bag

Searching for a diaper bag that’s high on style but not short on substance? Ju-Ju-Be serves up both with its hip “Be All” bag ($120), chock full of clever features designed to make a mom’s life easier. It’s so chic — style savvy celeb moms like Samantha Harris, Ali Landry, Britney Spears and Marissa Jaret Winokur (above) have already snapped one up.

Coated in Teflon to repel stains, the durable Be All (14”x 11” x 5 ½”) — the company’s top selling bag— contain tons of storage space, including two Thinsulate-lined exterior pockets to keep bottles cold for three hours as well as a squishy waterproof changing pad treated with an anti-bacterial agent.

It also comes with two crumb drains, located in the bottom of the bag so you can clean up food messes without emptying the whole bag. And quiet magnets serve as closures, instead of noisy Velcro which tend to wake sleeping babes.

Other cool features: a detachable waterproof pouch to store soiled clothing, a clip for keys, a front “mommy pocket to stash your wallet or phone and a plastic picture pocket to show off photos of your little munchkins. The bag comes in 21 bright, upbeat patterns, each adorned with rhinestones on the zipper pulls and buckles.

My only complaint — albeit a small one — is that the metal buckles can make the bag feel a tad heavy when already weighed down with bottles. But overall, this bag rocks!

– Joanne, a Manhattan mother of aspiring writer, Olivia, 8, and cuddly newborn Ella, two months, is always on the lookout for stylish yet durable clothing and gear for her family

Lässig Messenger Diaper Bag

Alerting all multi-tasking parents! Check out Lässig’s new messenger style diaper bag ($95, “birds purple” left). The roomy design is perfect for toting around baby or office necessities.

Imported from Germany, it features the company’s signature thick striped strap, loads of interior pockets, two exterior pockets, a removable bottle holder, a removable elasticized bottle/snack pouch, a large zippered wet pocket, stroller hooks and a removable small zippered pouch.

Once you — and your little one — have moved past the baby/toddler stage, remove the changing pad and bottle holder and add Lässig’s laptop sleeve and pencil pouch to make it more office-friendly. Mine is already pulling double duty (work during the week and kids on the weekend).

CBB Deal: Use code: CBBLBAGS for 15% off at Amazon.com — it’s under the Trends for Kids Storefront.

-– Nancy, Queens, NY, mom to budding comedian 4-year-old Ben and princess-in-training 1½-year-old Allegra, loves finding stuff that makes her family’s life easier.

BOB Stroller Diaper Bag

I’m forever on the hunt for a great unisex diaper bag and I’ve found a keeper in the BOB Stroller Diaper Bag ($65). Not only will its straightforward design appeal to understated moms, but dads who like to keep a low profile while out with baby will love it too!

Choose from nine colorways including black/beige, navy/white or chocolate/light blue, pictured. Literally, there’s a combination for every parent’s style and taste.

But I don’t just love the style, the bag is super convenient too! It clips directly onto any BOB single or duallie stroller and offers lots of user-friendly features like a fleece-lined-lined sunglasses pocket, a waterproof 31″ x 12″changing pad, a key clip and a cell phone pocket. All at a price that mom and dad can both live with.

– Missy

Trends For Kids USA will be bringing Lässig Bags & Maternity Products to the USA this fall. This German bag and textile company has four product lines: family (which includes diaper bags and maternity/mama items), kids (small backpacks, messenger bags, lunch coolers and rolling suitcases), teens (backpacks and messenger bags) and office (messenger bags, laptop sleeves, and pencil pouches).

We were recently able to check out their entire collection. Hitting the USA first in the fall will be their stunning Messenger Diaper Bags (see the picture above), the Maternity Bellybands, the Allover Wrap and the Kids line.
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Fleurville’s Sling Tote ($150) is a diaper bag that can be toted 3 ways — as a shoulder bag, messenger bag or attached to your stroller.

Features include a waterproof main compartment, zippered top, O-ring stroller attachments, matching removable wrist bag, large front and back pockets, a wipes case, changing pad and a carabiner key clip.

This diaper bag is around 20% smaller than Fleurville’s MotherShip Diaper Bag (see our review here), but still hold a great deal. It also has Fleurville’s Eco-friendly GreenLAM fabric (PVC-free lamination).

Moms with older babies or toddlers, who don’t need to take everything under the sun, will love this gorgeous diaper tote. Celebrities that are fans of Fleurville are Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Garner, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mary-Louise Parker and Heidi Klum.

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–Nancy, Queens, NY, mom to budding comedian 3½-year-old Ben and princess-in-training 1½-year-old Allegra, loves finding stuff that makes her family’s life easier.

As I stood in line to buy a salad, the woman behind me said, ‘I just LOVE your bag!”

For a minute I thought I should just thank her and keep its goopy contents to myself, but my 15-month-old son Egan sitting on my hip, was a dead giveaway. I told her it’s a diaper bag and she couldn’t believe it.

The Diaper Diva Lotus Bag ($115) comes from Diaper Dude, the California-based company that specializes in fantastic diaper bags and accessories for men. This bag shows they’ve got some great products for women, too! Click to continue reading »