Amy Michelle Gladiola Tote

Amy Michelle rocks my diaper bag world. It may seem a little wacky, but the main reason I’m gaga over this bag: it zips shut! I can’t tell you how many zipper-less diaper bags I’ve used in the past and my number one complaint with each of them has been “no zipper.” Yes, I know they’re made like that on purpose to give us easy access, but some of us would prefer to keep the contents from falling out every time we throw the bag down. So thank you Amy Michelle for making my zipper dream come true. (There’s also a magnetic flap across the bag to keep it shut, if you prefer …)

I also love this bag because it’s sassy, yet down to earth. It has personality, but it’s not cutesy or pretentious. Nor does it scream diaper bag. In fact, it resembles a few of my regular purses, except it’s large enough to fit both my stuff and my baby’s stuff. It’s stylish and well made. I feel like I’m getting my money’s worth too, since I use it for everything from toting baby goods to traveling, running errands and going to dinner. I even use it for work, and with a little crafty maneuvering can fit my laptop in there.

I fly by the seat of my disorganized pants and hardly use pockets in bags, but there’s plenty in there­—even several slots for credit cards. This bag succeeds above and beyond its organizational mission; however, it’s big enough and bright enough to accommodate those of us who like the adventure of digging around for everything. I do make use of the very nifty, puffy interior pockets made especially for non-skinny bottles. There are also a few pockets on the outside of the bag, including one for the changing pad, which makes me very happy! I mean, really, who wants a dirty pad hanging out with the rest of your clean stuff? (That was something else that drove me nuts with past bags.) Another perk: 2 short straps for attaching the bag to my stroller and our rolling suitcases when we travel. This bag also has a magnetic snap-shut pacifier holder on the interior wall, but I prefer to use my cute pacifier clips and attach them to the stroller straps.

 Features and Accessories:

• Stylish, gender-neutral

• Durable, faux patent exterior

• Easily wiped, spot clean exterior and interior

• Zipper and magnetic flap exterior closures

• 2 detachable stroller straps, 2 static shoulder straps

• 24” x 14” changing pad with removable lining

• Pacifier holder with magnetic snap closure

• Key ring with utility clip

• 4 metal feet on bottom

Pocket lowdown:

• 1 large exterior changing pad pocket with hidden magnetic closure

• 2 medium-size exterior pockets with hidden magnetic closures and decorative buckle accents

• 2 exterior bottle pockets with hidden magnetic closures

• 2 interior insulated bottle pockets

• 8 interior credit card pockets

• 1 large, interior wall pocket with zipper closure

• 1 medium-size, interior wall pocket with zipper closure

• 2 medium-size, pouch style pockets

Price: $135
Buy it: amymichelle.com

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