Customer Reviews

JJ Cole Essentials Sling Style Backpack Diaper Bag Black Grey

5 star:		(17)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I've had the Essentials bag for about a week now, and I absolutely love it! I had a small size Eddie Bauer diaper bag, and it would constantly slip off my shoulder when I was carrying the infant carrier, which made things more difficult. Not only is this bag stylish, its functional as well. My baby is almost 6 weeks old, and I can still carry all the major necessities that fit in my other diaper bag. If you get the black & gray model, Dad can use it also!

This is what I currently carry in the bag:

Bottle Holder - 1 4 oz. Dr. Brown bottle, can definitely fit larger bottles in the future

Large Top Compartment - 3 diapers, baby wipes case, and small bottles of hand sanitizer and baby powder, disposable changing pad

Middle Compartment - 2 4 oz. Dr. Browns bottles and a formula dispenser

Bottom Compartment - Extra Sleeper and Shirt, my wallet, and keys

Small Velcro Compartment on Strap - loose coins

Cell Phone Compartment - my cell phone of course

Small Zipper Compartment - Chapstick and Lipstick - there is also a nifty pen holder next to this compartment

Both my husband and I love the sling bag. He enjoys not having to carry our big pink bag - too girly for him! Fits EVERYTHING we need. So many compartments and very comfortable. Keeps hands free and not having to keep a big bag on your shoulder! I love it - so easy for those short, quick, busy trips! ALL MY FRIENDS LOVED IT! One friend wanted one for her twins...that much room. Another friend said it would be perfect for her upcoming plane trip. A third friend said it would be a perfect Father's Day gift!

I use this bag all the time if I'm going out and about to the grocery store, the mall, etc. It has great pockets for a cell phone, my credit cards, bottle, diapers and etc. I use it as my purse and it has been nice to just grab it and go. If I were to go out for a longer trip, I would likely use one of my other bags for the more roomy features. However, this is perfect for the 1-3 hour trips out.

It is also very cool and urban looking. My husband doesn't mind wearing it. I have gotten many compliments on it and also from people who had no idea that it was a diaper bag!

The one thing that it lacks is a changing pad. However, I use a receiving blanket to put the baby on instead.

I got this bag several days ago and I could only say how much I love it.Mind you my baby is 9 months old so I don't carry a ton of stuff like I use to. This bag has a big compartment for diapers wipes and maybe achange of clothes two smaller compartments, one for your cell phone (very convenient it's in the front of the bag and another small one for money or change or keys. inside the diaper compartment there is also a zippered pocket and a pocket for a bottle that is by the way insulated. If you are either in a small outing it's great and if you have a bigger baby. I highly recommend it. I did a lot of research and I found it at babycatlog.com for 31.14 with shipping don't miss it's perfect.

I ordered the essentials bag after struggling with a bulky regular diaper bag and my newborn. The essentials bag fits a blanket for laying the baby on to change, a new outfit, at least two diapers, a wipes case, three 6 oz. bottles, a formula dispenser, my wallet, keys, pacifer, burp cloth, and cell phone. Everything has it ones compartment, which makes finding everything easy, no digging around in the middle of a big bag, and due to the design it feels much lighter than a larger bag. I have not had issues with the seams coming apart either. I also recommend the Bundle Me, by JJ Cole, it makes winter travel with babies so much easier than a snow suit!

We originally ordered this bag so that my husband wouldn't feel like he was using a purse for a diaper bag. I fell in love with it too. It is hands free and there is a place for my wallet and cell phone. This bag is perfect for short trips or a meal out. All the separate compartments really keep you organized. The only problem we had was the stitching on the outer flap of the diaper compartment was too close to the edge and the material starting fraying and essentially falling apart. I loved the bag so much that I thought I would give it another try and have not had any problems with the new one. I am hoping that it was just a fluke. I prefer this bag over my other 2 diaper bags HANDS DOWN.

This bag is great! We do alot of traveling on the airlines with our 8 month old and this is perfect. We can fit what our son needs as well as my bilfold, cell phone, keys and a lipstick and pen for myself! I usually pack 6 diapers, travel wipes, couple jars baby food, bib, burp rag, extra outfit, 1~8oz & 1~4oz bottle as well as a few toys. It is worth every penny!!!! Oh yes, and my 12 year old sons gameboy!

This bag is great for everyday use! I find it very convenient and much more comfortable than lugging around a bulky diaper bag! I carry this bag and there is no need to carry my purse because I can put my cc, i.d., lipstick, etc. all in the bag with my daughters essentials! Everywhere I go people comment on this bag and how they are going to buy one for their daughter!! Great Bag!

This is a really nice looking bag, great for short trips, but the material tears easily. I only had it for a few months and it started to tear inside.

Another big problem is that the top pocket closes only with velcro that tends to open if held upsidedown. Very inconvenient.

If the manufacturer was willing to make the material more durable and put a zipper on the top opening. I would buy it again!

I love how convenient and compact it is!!!

I got this for my husband when my second child was about to be born. He needed something that could easily be thrown in the car. He LOVES IT!!! It has all the essential compartments and it looks hip. It is small yet carries just the bare minimum! Perfect for a man you know?