( 12 reviews )
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Posted: Aug 14 2009
Pros: 1) Light colored lining that allows easy finding for items (no black hole effect) 2) Light weight 3) Stands upright on its own 4) Insulated cup/bottle compartments - to give you an idea, they are roomy enough to easily fit standard size playtex straw cups. 5) I find it quite roomy to fit everything I need. 6) Straps are more comfortable than other backpack styles I have tried (especially comparing to Petunia Pickle Bottom, which is horrible!) 7) Many mesh pockets for organization. 8) Changing pad is big and nicely padded, and also waterproof. 9) The shoulder straps actually hangs perfectly on my Peg Perego stroller. Although this may not be the case for everyone. 10) Great sporty modern look. 11) Well constructed and sturdy material. Cons: 1) Cell phone mesh holder on the side is not big enough for certain phones like a blackberry. 2) Lack of pockets that are sized just right for diapers and wipes. This is probably my biggest compaint about this bag (and thus the subtraction of one star). Although I resorted to putting a couple of diapers in the big mesh pocket in the front. They stick out a bit, but works. As for the wipes, which I use all the time, I just stick it in the main front compartment, and I don't mind that. 3) Changing pad's material can attract hair and dirt. Because of this I still use my old Fleurville changing pad. Overall I would recommend this bag. I don't know why people think this bag is too small, because it really is not. To give a better idea, it definitely has a lot more room than say Fleurville's sling tote (which is a great bag by the way if you want a smaller diaper bag), and has just as much room as a Petunia Pickle Bottom, in my opinion. By the way, stay away from Petunia Pickle Bottom if you are looking for a backpack style bag (I tried that first because I got sucked into the pretty patterns, but it's VERY heavy even when empty, and the straps are very uncomfortable, and definitely not enough pockets). I've been looking for a backpack style diaper bag for a while, and I really would recommend this bag.
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Posted: Mar 20 2009
After using this bag I truly believe that the people that designed it have never actually cared for a baby! The entire bag is too small. The main section does not open enough to allow easy access to things inside. There are not enough pockets. The pockets that it does have don't make sense for a diaper bag/pack. Where, exactly, do they expect the diapers to go? The side insulated pockets are neat for bottles, but not neat enough to warrent purchasing this item. For the amount of money I paid for this I could have gone to REI and gotten a fantastic backpack that had everything I needed. As a matter of fact, I am going to return this and go to REI. I was sucked in by the name and the fact that it "matched" the Baby Bjorn sling. Don't make the same mistake.
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Posted: Feb 27 2009
I have only been using this bag for about 2 weeks now but find it very useful. My only complaint is that the main area does not zip open very far and I find myself digging to find what I need. Love the front opening and is very comfortable to wear plus my husband uses as well as is not a "girly" diaper bag.
