| Forget bears and bunnies. Today's diaper bags are all | | | | bag withouthaving to buy a new one. ( |
| aboutmom and her needs: The need to be organized. | | | | For the Cool Daddy |
| The need tofeel stylish. The need to have daddy lug | | | | 4. The Skip*Hop Duo Diaper Bag ($50) |
| the thing aroundonce in awhile. | | | | What makes this messenger-style diaper bag cool is |
| First, some general guidelines from veteran moms: | | | | that itcan attach to the handlebars of a stroller, |
| 1. Always, always, always try it on first. | | | | leaving youprecious storage space in the stroller |
| And if possible, stuff it with as much junk as you | | | | basket. It has twointerior organizer pockets, a cell |
| plan tocarry on a regular basis. This is the only way | | | | phone holder, pen holdersand two zippered pockets. |
| to tell ifit's everything fits, if it's too heavy, and if it | | | | It's a great diaper bag for dads,because the style |
| will beeasy for you to carry. | | | | doesn't scream, "I'm a pocketbook!" |
| 2. When in doubt, make it black. | | | | ( |
| Yes, the new Kalencom Retro Tall Diaper Tote in | | | | 5. The Diaper Dude Bag ($49.95) |
| pink poodlesis awfully cute ($39.90 at Oh | | | | Another sporty, messenger-style bag, the Diaper |
| BabyGift.com), but choosethis, and you don't have a | | | | Dude bagcomes in several manly colors, including |
| prayer of getting your hubby tocarry it for you. Ever. | | | | black, gray andcamouflage. It's designed to wear |
| 3. First functional, then fashionable. | | | | across your chest, so itdoesn't look like a purse. It |
| It is wonderful that there are so many new designer | | | | has handy clips for keys, apadded changing pad, |
| diaperbags out there. But cool doesn't cut it when | | | | three exterior pockets, and a removablecell phone |
| you're in themall with a screaming baby, and you | | | | pouch. ( |
| can't find the pacifierbecause your diaper bag has no | | | | For the Ultra Hip and Super Stylish |
| pockets or compartments. | | | | 6. Carter's Diaper Bag tote ($9.98) |
| What's New, What's Cool, What's Right For You | | | | Stylish and affordable, the Carter's Diaper Bag tote |
| For the super-organized, highly-functional mom, check | | | | hasplenty of room, but no special compartments. |
| out: | | | | What's niceabout it is the sleek, microfiber styling, |
| 1. The Lands End Do-It-All Diaper Bag ($29.50) | | | | which makes itlook like a stylish tote, rather than a |
| This bag is practical, well-designed and won't break | | | | diaper bag. |
| thebank. It has an extra long changing pad, an | | | | Currently on sale for 50% off at Babycenter |
| adjustablestrap and a "parent pocket" to hold your | | | | ( |
| sunglasses, cellphone and other grown-up stuff. ( | | | | 7. Amy Michelle diaper bags ($195-$225) |
| 2. The L.L. Bean Diaper bag ($36) | | | | Amy Michelle makes two diaper bags: The Camellia |
| Roomy enough to carry everything you'll need, but | | | | and the |
| not so bigthat you'll feel like you're carrying a | | | | Jasmine. You'd never know these were diaper bags. |
| suitcase, the L.L. | | | | Theyjust look like elegant black purses, yet they |
| Bean diaper bag is designed with function in mind. | | | | have many nicefeatures for moms, including internal |
| Forexample, it has a large zippered front section with | | | | and external bottlepockets, a quick-release pacifier |
| the keyclip, so you can easily find your keys. Even | | | | holder, an easy-to-findkey ring, cell phone holder, |
| more neat: Thelining is in a contrasting fabric color to | | | | compartments for diapers,wipes, etc., a removable |
| make it easy tospot whatever you're looking for | | | | wet bag and a large side pocket. |
| inside. | | | | ( |
| ( | | | | 8. The Pursonality Messenger Bag ($120) |
| 3.The Functionally Arranged Diaper Bag ($119.99) | | | | Fun and sporty, the Pursonality Diaper Bag in Sugar |
| This has to be one of the most innovative diaper | | | | and |
| bags I'veever seen. It has a removable lightweight | | | | Spice comes in a cotton candy color that will make |
| organizer insertwith compartments designed to carry | | | | you feellike a star. And it's practical too. The fabric is |
| diapers, bottles, etc. | | | | stain-resistant and easily wipes clean. You can |
| It also has a place for keys, cell phone, wallet, etc., | | | | convert it from ashoulder bag to a backpack, and it's |
| anda strap that converts the bag from a shoulder | | | | designed so you canaccess all the pockets with one |
| bag to abackpack. Plus, you can buy slipcovers in | | | | hand. |
| differentfabrics, so you can change the look of the | | | | |