I have an 8-month-old daughter and have been searching since I found out I was pregnant for the perfect diaper bag. Nine bags later and I stumbled across the BeFab, a beautiful offering from Jujube’s Legacy collection. We have now been each others companion for about 3 weeks.
The first thing that strikes you as you look over the bag is the gorgeous Earth Leather. A sustainable and animal-friendly leather-type material, it comes already ``aged’’ and the look is to die for. Two exterior side bottle pockets, a back zip pocket where the Earth Leather changing pad is stored, a front mommy pocket (a Jujube trait) and a great smaller pocket for a phone or camera round out the exterior. Everything looks neat, tidy and compact.
The bag has a very sturdy messenger strap that has a great padding on it so despite how heavy you may pack it, it somehow feels lighter on your shoulder.
As with most things in life, looks aren’t everything though so let’s talk functionality. This baby has it all. Two zippers that meet at the top open to an extremely wide and very pretty interior, which changes depending on whether you buy brown or black. You can see everything and this is the ultimate in Mary Poppins purses. You would be amazed at how much it can hold. Interior zip pockets and open pockets make it a cinch to organize, even for a non-organized momma like myself.
I wouldn’t consider myself an over packer. In my mommy pocket I carry my large wallet, a few bits of makeup, keys and a business card holder. In the main compartment is a Quick with a change of clothes, diapers, wipes, a tower of snacks, sunscreen, bug spray and sometimes a ziplock with 2 containers of food, a bib and a spoon. I also pack first aid items in one zip compartment and the bottle holders on the outside are always used. There is plenty of room left and it only gets full if I add 3 or 4 toys.
The shape of the bag makes it very easy to access especially when attached to a stroller as it sits up higher than most I have tried in the past, and the location of the mommy pocket on the bag makes it simple to access your wallet, camera or phone quickly.
Despite the large size of the changing pad, there is a little extra room in the back pocket. I store coupons and a planner back there. I have heard of some moms replacing the changing pad with a JJB light changing pad, thus creating even more space for packing.
The only drawback I have found so far is the size of the mommy pocket. There is a great sunglasses holder built into the pocket that I don’t really get to use as my wallet is kind of big and takes up most of the pocket.
Overall this bag has turned out to be my favorite. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a sleek, sophisticated yet highly functional every day diaper bag.
The first thing that strikes you as you look over the bag is the gorgeous Earth Leather. A sustainable and animal-friendly leather-type material, it comes already ``aged’’ and the look is to die for. Two exterior side bottle pockets, a back zip pocket where the Earth Leather changing pad is stored, a front mommy pocket (a Jujube trait) and a great smaller pocket for a phone or camera round out the exterior. Everything looks neat, tidy and compact.
The bag has a very sturdy messenger strap that has a great padding on it so despite how heavy you may pack it, it somehow feels lighter on your shoulder.
As with most things in life, looks aren’t everything though so let’s talk functionality. This baby has it all. Two zippers that meet at the top open to an extremely wide and very pretty interior, which changes depending on whether you buy brown or black. You can see everything and this is the ultimate in Mary Poppins purses. You would be amazed at how much it can hold. Interior zip pockets and open pockets make it a cinch to organize, even for a non-organized momma like myself.
I wouldn’t consider myself an over packer. In my mommy pocket I carry my large wallet, a few bits of makeup, keys and a business card holder. In the main compartment is a Quick with a change of clothes, diapers, wipes, a tower of snacks, sunscreen, bug spray and sometimes a ziplock with 2 containers of food, a bib and a spoon. I also pack first aid items in one zip compartment and the bottle holders on the outside are always used. There is plenty of room left and it only gets full if I add 3 or 4 toys.
The shape of the bag makes it very easy to access especially when attached to a stroller as it sits up higher than most I have tried in the past, and the location of the mommy pocket on the bag makes it simple to access your wallet, camera or phone quickly.
Despite the large size of the changing pad, there is a little extra room in the back pocket. I store coupons and a planner back there. I have heard of some moms replacing the changing pad with a JJB light changing pad, thus creating even more space for packing.
The only drawback I have found so far is the size of the mommy pocket. There is a great sunglasses holder built into the pocket that I don’t really get to use as my wallet is kind of big and takes up most of the pocket.
Overall this bag has turned out to be my favorite. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a sleek, sophisticated yet highly functional every day diaper bag.
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