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ABC Kids Expo 2008: What's New in Diaper Bags
JU-JU-BE Homebase: San Clemente, CA DESIGNERS: Kristin Hunziker and Joe Croft Wholesale prices: $7.50-$89 The new WannaBe is for the times when you "wannabe" at the beach, pool or playground and need plenty of storage. The pretty print bag (shown in the Groovy pattern) has a soft-lined iPod pocket, a towel holder, a mini-cooler pocket that's insulated, and there's even a clever zippered bottom with a mesh Sand Trap. Just unzip and shake out the sand.
Tel: 877-258-5823 E-mail: Info@ju-ju-be.com
AMY MICHELLE Homebase: Golden, CO DESIGNER: Amy Wright Wholesale prices: $27.50-$67.50 Amy Michelle's bags are undeniably practical and chic. The Ecobaby Tote is just as attractive as the rest of the elegant collection and earth friendly too: each bag is made of recycled fabrics and plastics.
Tel: (303) 279-0690 E-mail: Amy@amymichellebags.com
OI OI BABY BAGS Homebase: Bowling Green, KY DESIGNER: Lisa Bennetts Wholesale prices: $55-$125 Oi Oi Baby Bags offer all the sophisticated prints, pouches and add-ons one would expect from a better diaper bag. The Carry All in the chocolate and silver color combination includes everything you need for a long day out with a baby, and makes a gorgeous weekend away tote. (Remember weekends away?)
Tel: 877-905-3800 E-mail: Info@oioibabybags.com
REESE LI BABY Homebase: Alexandria, VA DESIGNER: Reese Li Wholesale prices for bags: $11-$75, blankets $25 Reese Li has taken her popular Messenger style and scaled it down. Available in a number of attractive solids and prints, the tote offers ample room for a few diapers and other gear. It's great for quick outings when a full-size bag is too much. A chic bag deserves a chic blanket and, with the addition of her double-sided minky pieces, fans of Reese's collection can have those too.
Tel: 703-313-8898 E-mail: Info@reeseli.com
BABY SHERPA Homebase: Winfield, IL DESIGNER: Heather Campbell-Dewar Wholesale prices: $12.50-$50 The Baby Sherpa has every pocket, padded strap, insulated bottle holder, changing pad and anything else you need for a day of hiking with the family. It leaves a parent's hands free for the important things - like cuddling the baby.
Tel: 630-890-7610 E-mail: Vjswanson@babysherpa.com
BAYA BY ARTSY BLU Homebase: Miami, FL DESIGNER: Lissette Cuervo Wholesale prices: $48 for five-piece set Baya's five-piece sets are available in several prints, but it's the striking solid colors that offer the most oomph. The bowling bag-shaped tote has a zippered bottom compartment that adds more space for stowing.
Tel: 305-396-6358 E-mail: Info@artsyblucorp.com
BABY KAED Homebase: Oceanside, CA DESIGNER: Lavinia Lobo Wholesale prices: $38-$168 Think of the Shanti as a gorgeous bag that just happens to haul diaper gear. Available in three metallic shades as well as black, the soft faux leather tote looks great at the playground, at work, or away for the weekend.
Tel: 888-488-8018 E-mail: Info@babykaed.com
POSH MOM DIAPER BAGS AND ACCESSORIES Homebase: Ontario, Canada DESIGNER: Sherri Ground Wholesale prices: $30-$200 The pebbled leather Convertible City Satchel is a "must-have" bag for the stylish mom. The straps convert from a shoulder bag to a backpack, and can be hung from a stroller. It's roomy, has all the bells and whistles you need for toting baby gear, and comes in metallic as well as neutral shades.
Tel: 519-273-4184 E-mail: Info@poshmom.ca
KALENCOM Homebase: New Orleans, LA DESIGNER: Eleanor Grosch Wholesale price for Eleanor Collection: $45 Illustrator Eleanor Grosch's love for animals is obvious in her collection of elegantly designed diaper bags. Here, the egret's curvy neck draws the eye in, while the rich colors and interesting hardware add a timeless quality.
Tel: 800-344-6699 / 504.943.0123 E-mail: Info@kalencom.com
FOR DADS DADGEAR Homebase: Denver, CO DESIGNERS: John Brosseau and Scott Shoemaker Wholesale prices: $29.50 to $49.50 Dude, just because you're pushing a stroller, doesn't mean you're not the hard-edged, politically driven, down-and-dirty guy you've always been. Carry Dadgear's Courier bag, loaded with pockets, and let the world know you haven't changed.
Tel: 888-258-5610 E-mail: Scott.shoemaker@dadgear.com
Originally published November 8, 2008
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