Maybe I should start keeping Cameron up later. I have way too much time at night to dream shop online! I have lately been back on the diaper bag search. Not because I don't LOVE my cute PPB, because I really do, and most of the time it works totally great.
I have come to the realization however, that on certain occasions, ie: Day trips to Calgary, overnight trips, Carry on for plane rides, and sometimes even church, it has a couple of unforgiving flaws.
#1: It's too small! Don't get me wrong. It's the absolute perfect size for every day outings. A couple of diapers, wipes, cream, snacks, sippy, wallet, phone, keys etc. But when it comes to longer outings, not only does most of that double, but I have to throw other essentials in there too. Bibs, toys, perhaps a blanket, jacket, and quite often a change of clothes since it's almost a guarantee he'll decide to throw up. Can you even imagine what it will be like packing for more than one!? (No current hints)
This necessity explosion leads me to unforgiving flaw #2: The black hole effect. The boxy backpack I currently have is guilty of this on a good day. I thankfully have a place for most things in there, but when it is packed to the extreme, everything has to come out so I can find that little toy that ended up jammed down at the bottom, which can be frustrating to say the least.
Before Cameron, I was a handbag connoisseur, so it only seemed fair if I was to give all those up, that I get something I really liked! Back when I was choosing my diaper bag, I had two brands in mind. Petunia Pickle Bottom, and Ju-Ju-Be. Ju-Ju-Be is all about functionality. Their anti-microbial, teflon fabrics are specifically designed to withstand spills and messes, they have crumb drains, gusseted pockets, and easy access to all Mommies essentials. PPB wins hands down on looks. The patterns are to die for, and the bottle pockets, key chain, and attached changing pad prove that they do still have some good features about their bags too.
So I think I've made my point. I still love my bag, and I wouldn't change it for anything. But an addition could come in handy. Introducing the Ju-Ju-Be "Be Prepared".
It's huge, practical when carrying a ton, and is everything my boxy isn't....except cute. PPB tipped the scale last time with it's gorgeous patterns, but this JJB in the new "Marvelous Mums" print, is actually really cute...which ultimately makes all it's other wonderful features that much more enticing. Take a peek inside!
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