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My son is 15 months old, and I just got my first diaper bag because I was too overwhelmed by the options to choose one when I was pregnant.
Baby gear is expensive and, when it comes to diaper bags, there are hundreds of options. As a mom living in New York City, I knew I needed a bag that could hold a lot since I can't just throw extra things in my car. I also wanted a bag that could get wet and be easily cleaned. And I knew I didn't want a backpack. I know people love them, but I find them cumbersome and incredibly annoying in crowded spaces. Plus, they make my back sweat.
So, while I was pregnant, I used an old yoga bag until I decided what I needed from a diaper bag. What I’ve realized is that I don’t actually need a diaper bag. I need a bag for diapers, yes, but a lot of diaper bags out there just don’t fit my lifestyle.
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The Super Bagg from the Coco Rocha x Baggallini collection is an all-inclusive bag that could be perfect for moms. Coco Rocha is a model and a mom of three, and like Jane Birkin before her, she decided she needed a bag that accommodated the ever-changing needs of a working mom. That includes the mom who takes her kids out, the mom who goes to work, and the mom who needs to get a workout in.
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Pros
- Big—you can fit everything
- Tons of pockets for staying organized
- Laptop pocket so you don't have to ever switch bags
- 3 straps to adjust to everyday needs
Cons
- At $200, it's a little pricey
- Top zipper doesn't easily open and close with one hand
- Large, so it may not fit under a lot of strollers
The look of the bag is top-notch. It honestly doesn't look like a bag that would realistically be holding diapers, wipes, toys, pacifiers, snacks, burp cloths, bottles, water bottles, and all the other things moms have on them on any given day. And I love that because I barely have the energy to shower multiple times a week; I'm not changing bags depending on whether my son is with me and then praying I remembered to put everything I need in it. Since it doesn't look like a typical mom bag, I can use it when I'm out by myself or when my son's with me.
There's also a clear attention to detail. Each side has two zipper pockets that run the length of the bag. Technically, these are for shoes. But I used them as a wet/dry bag one day I took my son to the park, and he spontaneously played in the splash pad. It kept his wet clothes separated from everything else so my entire bag didn't get wet.
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I also used one of the pockets for my changing mat, diapers, and wipes, which made these necessities easy to access when I had to change my screaming toddler's diaper in a Starbucks bathroom with a line building up outside the door.
Inside, there are two pockets for water bottles on either side of the bag, a laptop sleeve, a long pocket and two cellphone-sized pockets. So, if you're an organized mom, you've got plenty of places to do your thing—or, if you're like me, you have a big bag you can throw everything in and leave the house knowing you have everything you need.
It also comes with two extra straps so you can adjust the bag to the length you want.
The downside is that the bag's shape makes it hard to unzip with one hand, which can be frustrating when you're a mom carrying a lot of things or dealing with a crying baby and you just want to find your car or apartment keys quickly. I had to put the bag down on the sidewalk and use two hands to open it.
Overall, it's a solid bag, and since it isn't your typical diaper bag, you can use it from newborn to when your babies are old enough to stay home while you go on a trip and need a cute travel bag. If you're a working mom and want a bag to bring to the office and use with your kids, this is perfect for you.
I can't really speak to whether the bag is worth $200. I'll only know that after I've had it for a few years, because for $200, I expect my bag to be one I can use every day and that still holds up after at least two years. Check back here in 2028 for an update.
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