* My baby reviewer Diane test drives the gorgeous Babymoov Diaper Bag*
It never fails, I’m late, and as I’m running out the door, I realize I forgot to grab diapers, wipes, and a change of clothes… and a receiving blanket, and a soother, and a snack, water…. the list goes on. I grab the stuff and search for a bag big enough – usually a cloth grocery bag – throw everything in and finally manage to get out the door. Not bad right? Until you actually have to get something from the bag. You have to dig through it in search of what you need as half of the stuff falls out and it’s incredibly frustrating and difficult to do with a wiggly baby, an active 2 yr old, and a 5 and 6 yr old who are being anything but patient.
This is how I’ve been doing things since my first and only diaper bag I’ve ever owned, broke during use with my second child. I never bothered to buy another – it was just an expensive grocery bag – a large opening with an outer pocket. And chances were it was going to break in a year or two anyway.
So I was excited about trying out the Babymoov Free Hand Nappy Diaper bag. I’ll admit that I was a little cynical based on my previous experience with diaper bags. But it was gorgeous, and I couldn’t wait to put it to the test.
First impressions mean a lot, and this bag looks GOOD! I had a few people comment “what a gorgeous bag! Where’d you get it?” They didn’t even know it was a diaper bag! One of my trips out using it was to a mommy group I attend…. The other ladies fell in love with it, and we spent some time comparing the Babymoov to some of their bags. The Babymoov had some of the best features. My favourite being the removable change pad. Yes, other diaper bags have change pads… but not like this! This one folds out into a large changing surface (big enough to use with my 2 yr old) and it has it’s own belt to help secure your baby. The area where your baby’s head rests has extra padding for comfort – I really liked that. The best part is that it has a zippered compartment that I could carry a few wipes and a diaper in. I love that I can easily unclip the change pad from the bag and use the shoulder strap from the bag (which unclips easily as well), and attach it to the change pad. This way if I’m just running out for a quick trip to the store I don’t have to carry the whole bag, but I can quickly grab my essentials, throw it over my shoulder and be on my way.
It has many other great features too. The clips for the attachments are great because they can be attached/removed one handed. It comes with a little cooler that has it’s own section on the inside – it’s perfect for packing snacks and drinks. It has a large open area that can fit A LOT of stuff, which is great since I have a lot of stuff. It also has a long narrow compartment, which I use for carrying books, my daughters homework, mail, anything that needs to be kept flat. It also comes with a soother pouch (which I keep clipped to the outside of the bag for easy access) and with two clear zippered pouches which I find all kinds of uses for.
It’s a big bag, but I love that since I’m packing for four.
Here’s what I packed in it for going to visit my parents:
• a pair of pajamas for each of the older kids, and two pairs for the baby
• 2 receiving blankets
• a favourite book – which always travels with us
• my daughter’s homework
• my son’s school pictures
• a large water bottle
• four cloth diapers
• two Pull-Ups
• a bag of wipes
• a soother
• my wallet
• my phone
I only needed to bring the one bag. JUST ONE BAG! I’m still in shock that it all fit. Was it heavy? Yes. But one heavy bag is far easier to carry than trying to carry 3 bags with the same combined weight. I love that everything has a place and I can easily grab what I need with no rummaging around. Also, since the bag has a clasp, not a zipper, I could still close it. The clasp is easy to use one handed; can you tell that I’m a big fan of being able to do things one handed?
When the bag isn’t packed so fully, I find that it has a tendency to lean/fall to the side that has the change pad clipped to it. I find that a little annoying, but it’s easily fixed by tossing the change pad inside the bag.
Overall, this bag is great. It looks good, it’s very durable and quite frankly I’ve come to love it and don’t leave the house without it!
You can find more information about Babymoov and other great products for kids from Cariboo Distribution
The Free Hand Nappy Bags from Babymoov come in three gorgeous colours with all the accessories!
Enter below to win a Free Hand Nappy Babymoov bag in your choice of colour valued at $75!
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black
Brown and Green!
Black/Grey/Fuschia
I like the black/grey/fuschia! But all are beautiful!!
probably black
I’d pick the black, it will go with everything!
I’d pick Black/Grey/Fuschia
Taupe Hibiscus
Green and brown
I would pick the black bag thank you!
green bag!
Brown and green for sure!
I would choose the colour Taupe Hibiscus!
I like them all! Though I think the black is most acceptable for my husband to also carry around.
I like the Black/Grey/Fuschia
I would love the black/grey/fushia, my daughter is expecting a girl. She’s not real keen on a ton of a pink & black is her favourite colour. Much luck to everyone & thank you for the opportunity to win!
I would choose Taupe/Hibiscus! This bag is amazing btw!!
I like Almond/Taupe
I love the black/white/fuchsia bag like you reviewed. It goes with everything!
I would choose the black/grey/fuschia
The green bag
green all the way!
black goes with all, thnx
I would pick the Black/Grey/Fuschia option.
Green
I would love the black/grey/fushia is pretty
black and grey its nice
I’d pick the beige & pink
black/grey/fuschia
I would choose taupe hibiscus
I like the black one
I would choose the Taupe Hibiscus colour.
Taupe Hibiscus
I would choose the black one.
I like the black/grey/fuchsia
Black/Grey/Fuschia
I would choose the Taupe/Hibiscus
love this i soo need this for my son
Almond/Taupe
black and grey color
I would choose the black bag.
The black one!
I would pick the black grey and fuchsia or the green anything girlie for a mom of twin girls 🙂
I would pick baby star (black) because its most gender neutral. I love baby chic, but i don’t have a girl!
I like the black one because I get my bags filthy.
I like the Taupe Hibiscus one, looks really classy I think.
Black one
Black/Grey/Fuchsia!
I really like the black/grey/fuschia one.
Taupe/Hibiscus
I really like the Baby Natural pattern. Thank you for the super giveaway opportunity. Keep up the terrific blogging.
definitely the black/grey/fushia
this is so pretty! and functional!
Black would be my choice
I would pick Almond/Taupe.
I’d pick Black/Grey/Fuschia it is really sharp looking
black
I like black
I’d choose taupe/hibiscus colour.
I really cant afford to be picky! But, I’d take anything with browns! Love earthy colours!
I’d choose Black/Grey/Fuschia because it is more versatile!
I like the black/grey/fuchsia one.
Black/Grey because it would be a gift for my cousin and I have no idea what colour she’d prefer 🙂
black
Black 🙂
Definitely the black bag!
I would chose the black bag!
Black/Grey/Fuschia!!
Taupe/Hibiscus
I would choose Almond/Taupe
I would choose the black/grey/fushia 🙂
I like the black and grey one.
I’d pick the black, I like a basic looking bag
Black and grey
The black/ grey/ fushia is a nice colour combination!
I would choose black and grey bag
I like the black/grey/fuschia! beautiful!!
I’d have to say black.
I would choose Taupe/Hibiscus. This would make a great gift.
I think I’d pick the black one 🙂
I would choose black.
Black/Grey/Fuschia
I’d choose black. It goes with everything!
black bag
I would love the black/grey/fushia
black – grey – fushia
Taupe Hibiscus
I love the black and grey that you had.
The black one!
I would choose the green and brown one. Thank you:)
Black,Grey,Fuschia
black
Grey fuchsia !
i would pick the almond/taupe colour combo
I would choose the black.
I like the Baby Star one that’s black and gray
I like the black one. I have a son, and if I ever have a girl I can use it neutrally!
Black/Grey/Fuschia
black would be my choice
Black
Tough choice, but black, grey, fuchsia.
Would choose black.
I love the brown and green bag!
I’d probably pick the black and gray!
I’d choose Black/Grey/Fuschia
Brown & Green!
I would pick the black colour
my favorite is the black and grey
Black/Grey./ Black tends to fit in well with other colors and hides stains well
I would choose taupe/hibiscus
Black or Green
Taupe/Hibiscus is gorgeous! Lovely stuff on their site – thanks for sharing.
like the black/grey
I like the black and grey as well. Just seems nice and neutral 🙂 Thanks!