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OiOi Diaper Bags, the rapidly growing brain child of International designer Lisa Bennetts, is Australian born and spans the globe in its scope and appeal. Now well established in England and the United States, we have the opportunity to enjoy her hot summer styles and share her functional designer fashions with celebrities like Lisa McCune, Rachel Griffiths, and Cate Blanchette who rely on their OiOi Diaper bags as godsends. We chose 3 of the most popular of Lisa’s sizzling designs for a fun filled and rewarding summer with baby.

Black on White Giraffe Tote Diaper Bag

A Nappy Sack you ask? Absolutely, we answer, and one of the best examples of how OiOi Diaper Bags creates fashionable functionality that help Moms look and feel good. The Giraffe Tote, which also comes in Cocoa, is made from a printed nylon canvas that is durable and easy to keep clean, with natural cotton weave handles, faux leather trim, stroller straps and a detachable nylon shoulder strap. The tote has one major compartment with 3 elasticized pockets and a burnt sienna, water resistant, nylon lining and an outer zippered pocket for Mom’s personal belongings. These bags are easy to adapt for personal or baby use because the large padded micro fiber changing mat, the insulated bottle holder, zip top mess bag, hard wipes case and carabiner key clip are all removable. The base of the tote is protected by metal feet and in total it measures a very manageable size of 15.5″L x 13.5″H x 6″D.

Floral Bouquet Hobo

Absolutely new for summer and perfect for travels with baby is the Floral Bouquet Hobo style of OiOi Diaper Bags. Fresh, bright, and fun, the citrus, pink, and blue blossoms with a warm chocolate base are printed onto canvas that has a water resistant finish, making it a very stylish bag for the beach. The chocolate theme is carried over into the trim, nylon lining, adjustable shoulder strap, and accessories. The Hobo style has internal pockets for diapers, burp cloths, and extra clothing, an insulated bottle holder, large padded microfiber change mat, a pvc zip top mess purse, pvc hard wipes case, and a handy clip for keys. On the outside, it has zippered pockets for your cell phone, wallet, and any other treasures you keep with you. The Floral Bouquet Hobo also has protective metal feet and measures a comfortably large 12″ wide x 15″ high x 6″ gusset.

Pansy Backpack

The thirds style of OiOi Diaper Bags that we chose is the Pansy Backpack which is bright and beautiful with brilliant Azure blue and rich Chocolate Blooms on an alabaster microfiber backdrop which is waterproof and easy to clean. This backpack is perfect for leisurely strolls on the beach, blazing trails or just a day at the park with the family. The interior compartments are detailed with mesh and zippers, the straps adjust for Mommy or Daddy, the outer pockets hold your wallet, keys and cell phone, while inside the insulated bottle holder, large padded microfiber changing pad, zippered wet bag, and a wipes case. It measures a good 15″ high x 10.5″ wide x 6″deep.

Cora Lee is the owner of BlissDiaperBags, widely known for a huge selection of OiOi Diaper Bags including unique OiOi Diaper Bags, custom mother’s jewelry, designer diaper bags, and exclusive baby gifts. BlissDiaperBags.com has been featured in US Weekly and People Magazine’s Celebrity Babies and Pregnancy Magazine, and has been listed as one of the highest rated sites by the Better Business Bureau, with A ratings, for five years in a row.

Are you a new mom-to-be who has seen friends with diaper bags and wondered how necessary they may be? Are you a new mom getting the itch to get a new bag? Or are you simply trying to figure out why in the heck you even need one to start with? Couldn’t you use that old backpack or satchel you have stored in the closet for a while? Well, you could, but there are advantages to getting a diaper bag product made for a specific purpose. Some reasons why are below.

If you’re a first time pregnant mom-to-be, and especially if you’ve hit that stage 3-6 months in where you suddenly must have everything done and ready with baby preparations, then you need to know some answers.

A diaper bag is specialized just like any other niche item. It’s going to have pockets in just the right places that fit items that you need for taking care of your baby when away from home. There are pockets for diapers. There are zippers and snaps for little bags of food and baby wipes. There are protected layers for clothes changes, booties, hats and pajamas. There are liners to make sure the creams and lotions you use stay separate and less likely to spill into other bag contents should they come open. And there are compartments for the mom’s items too, like pockets for keys, cards and phones.

It’s much like a nice quality piece of luggage. For those of us on the road quite a bit at one time or another in our lives, we understand the value of a solid suitcase. It’s a timesaver and a relaxing feeling to grab needed items quickly and to put papers, changes of clothes and other essential items in a secure location every time.

We may not have thought we needed such a detailed item at first. Personally speaking, I thought I could do ok with a basic cloth suitcase that simply had space in my earlier travel experience. And I guess, you could get by, it’s true… But for the slight difference in price stepping up to a functional and stylish luggage piece, I suddenly had a lot less hassle because of the added options and conveniences.

Well, I can confidently say that the same holds true for a diaper bag, believe it or not! And I can also say that there truly are a lot of stylish, sassy diaper bags now on the market. It’s quite incredible really. You simply don’t need to sacrifice fashion for function any more. With a wide range of colors and styles that will go great just like a purse with your stylish mom self, take a good look and be amazed. I know I was when first shopping! It’s a fun time in a mom-to-be’s journey – be proud and confident to be a mom!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Ashley Coe started out on the hard-core career track with many successes. She ultimately decided to escape the race and is now a stay-at-home mom who gains joy in sharing insight and research on baby, infant, toddler, and kid products and information. She has a website about Comparing Diaper Bags with more information on labels, styles and accessories.