Customer Reviews

Fleurville Pink Stripe Mothership Diaper Bag

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I have this bag in pink bingo. I get complements on it EVERYWHERE I go. It is big and roomy. Tons of pockets inside to keep everything organized. The wide shoulder strap is padded and grips to stay on your shoulder. It is long enough to wear over your shoulder the regular way or messenger style. It is so easy to keep clean too. I have used it for almost 10 mos and it still looks brand new. My only complaints are the front flap is kind of hard to get to snap sometimes and it is a little big for short trips to the grocery store. My best friend has the sling tote and loves it. If I had it to do over again I would get the sling tote instead. The tote comes with the o-rings that you can hook onto the stroller. The mothership however has a long enough strap to hang over the stroller which I love. Also, I love the changing pad and diaper wipe container. The zippered bag is nice for dirty clothes, bibs, burp rags, etc., anything you want to keep separate. Also, I think the bottle holder is a little big so I never use it. Overall, you will not be disapointed in this bag. It is well worth the money if you are going to use it daily like I do.

Yes, it's a really cool looking diaper bag and I've gotten many compliments on it. I have the orange/red/white geometric pattern. I used it for my daughter four years ago for about 8 months, then started using a backpack. I have been using it with my second child for the past 7 months and can't wait to get into another backpack.

Here's why I like it:
1. It's spacious and you can fit a lot in it. This is great during the infant stage because you can carry lots of diapers and a couple changes of clothes. I use the inside bottle holder for my own drink since I nurse.
2. The pattern/color is hip.
3. It stands up on its own.
4. It's entirely wipeable.

Here's why I don't like it:
1. It's rigid and big, so it takes some maneuvering in small spaces (you could seriously give someone a concussion if you're not careful). Takes some "smooshing" to fit into most car interiors.
2. The outer plastic can get punctures.
3. While there are many compartments, I am constantly losing things inside it. The outside slit opening is hard to see into. And, I especially don't like the side velcro pockets. It's impossible to get your hand into it to pull out whatever has settled at the bottom. And, no my hands are not big - just average. One more thing, the flap is bulky, too, and wants to close when you need it open most - very frustrating.
4. It only hangs on my shoulder, and not well. It's really uncomfortable to hang across my chest, which I suppose it was not made to do. But, it always falls off my shoulder. Try carrying an infant car seat and have a very large bag that keeps falling off your shoulder. UGH.

When I take this bag out, I can't help but think I look like the new mom that took a suitcase with me. The only reason I used it with my second child was because I was not up to spending another $100 on a new bag. Well, after going between this bag and a smaller Vera Bradley backpack (that was too small), I decided to go for a mid-size backpack.

HANDS FREE IS KEY!!!!! Don't waste your money on this. In my experience, it doesn't have longevity and frustrating to use.

I love my diaper bag. I have used it most every day for a year now and it still serves me well. I don't recommend leaving it in your car on hot days since the top cover has wrinkled a little (from the heat), but it is a well-made, large enough for everything, cool-looking diaper bag. People comment on it all the time. I have some wear on the under side of the strap, but I do tend to pack in everything (including my stuff) so I'm sure it's more an issue of my bag-abuse (ha) then the structure of the bag. I love that the accessories come with it-wipes holder, changing pad etc..Great bag!

I bought this bag in blue and I love it. It's stylish, lightweight, and has plenty of pockets for baby stuff plus mom stuff (keys, cell phone, wallet). I also like that there is an insulated pocket specifically for a bottle or sippy cup. . . which means I don't take up space in the bag with a bottle cooler. Plus the plastic exterior and vinyl interior make it a cinch to keep clean. I'd recommend it to my friends.

Nice colors, very light. One thing to improve: the lateral pocket (there aren't useful).

I am so sad to say that this bag is a bust! I enjoy rotating (meaning buying new ones) diaper bags every 6-8 weeks or so. I hadn't spent more than $30 on any of my bags until this one. This bag is ALL HIPE! The flap is so rigid and unflexible that it is always in the way and causing problems. The exterior side pockets are worthless. I thought the laminated fabric would be great and keep it clean...wrong again, it makes the bag hard to handle and actually looks kind of grungy when it does get something on it. (Would usually wipe clean, probably, but I never got around to it). The very best thing about this bag is the inside organization pockets. They are great, tons of them and lots of different sizes to keep everything in it's place. I was fed up with this bag after the first time I left the house with it. I'm not one to gripe about things too much, but I am disgusted with the performance of this bag and it's outrageous price. I'm going to clean mine up and put it on Ebay to try to get something for it. My opinion would be to stick with the less expensive bags so if they're bad it's not painful to replace them. The 2 stars are for the inside pocket arrangement and the grippy, wide shoulder strap, which was my main justification, so I could just throw it over the sroller handles.

-Avid bag buyer, Happy Mom of 13 month old boy