Customer Reviews

JJ Cole Essentials Sling Style Backpack Diaper Bag

5 star:		(12)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(8)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I just got the bag in the mail today, and I already love it! I've been wearing it around the house to see if it is comfortable, and I forgot that I had it on!! The bag has several compartments of varying sizes, ranging from lipstick sized to a big one in back that's will hold a couple of diapers, wipes, a change of clothes and a toy or two. It has a very sleek, modern look to it, the colors are very pretty in person.

I don't know that this would be the only diaper bag that I would want, particularly in those early parent days, when you think you need to take two of everything everywhere you go. But, now that I have our routine down, and know just want I need to take with me, I like the size of this bag. It is big enough for the essentials, but doesn't feel like you're dragging a suitcase around. Yet, I have more than enough room for the things I need. I like the fact that it sits across my body, with the weight evenly distributed, so I don't have to worry about it slipping off of my shoulder. This diaper bag would be a great addition to a registry, or a great shower gift. I am a very satisfied customer!

*********UPDATE*********
I have now had this bag for about 4 months, and it is still awesome!! I get so many compliments on it! On a daily basis, I can carry 2 diapers, a box of wipes, an extra onesie and extra pair of pants, a snack cup of cheerios, a bib, a spoon, a sippy cup, a small board book, a plastic set of keys, an extra pacifier, my cell phone, my wallet, my keys, a lipstick and a chapstick. Not bad for such a compact bag. Because it is divided into different compartments, there is no rifling around for things like with a tote bag. I can easily get to the things I need, even while wearing it. I just wanted to update and say that after a couple of months of daily use, I still highly reccommend this diaper bag!!!

I love this bag! I have a toddler and a newborn and must say that with two kids, it won't carry everything single thing that I might need, but it is the most convenient diaper bag I have tried so far. I love that I can wear it without straining my shoulder with a heavy load and my hands are still free to take care of the kiddos.

One of the main reasons that I purchased it was because it had the cell phone and key compartments within easy reach and I have hated having to search through other bags for a ringing phone or things I needed quickly especially when the kids are energetic or unhappy. Also, my husband doesn't mind wearing this bag and we can chase after our toddler with out worrying about a bulkly bag swinging around.

You could fit a good amount in this bag for one kid, but with two (including one who is potty training) I still need something else to supplement. I purchased the stroll'n- tote (a tote bag with different compartments that attaches to my stroller for the extras.) I keep this bag in the car stocked with extra diapers, wipes, and toys all of the time and grab it when we are going to be out and about for the day and might need reserves. It also comes in handy to have the extra tote when I leave my daughter in the nursery @ church since I am so attached to the Essentials bag and it has become a purse of sorts for me.

I find that I can fit diapers and changes of clothes for both of my kids, a generous wipes case, small changing pad, a receiving blanket, a snack for my toddler, my wallet, a burp cloth, my cell, keys, lip gloss, a pacifier, and a small toy in the Essentials tote.

Overall, I love it and feel like it fits my needs, but it won't work for everyone- especially those who like to have everything possible on hand for any situation that may arise. But for those who like to travel with moderate goods, this would be a godsend. It is so much easier to find the things you need in this bag with all of the compartments and I always know where everything is.

I find that this bag makes my life easier and looks good too. Plus I can use for myself when the kids are older because it looks more grown-up.

I love this bag. I cannot tell you how much time I have spent looking for the perfect sized diaper bag. This one is it. I can put my keys, wallet, cell phone, lipstick in it and still have room for the things my baby needs without lugging around a huge tote. My daughter has severe food allergies so I have to bring her food with me wherever I go-this bag has the room for it. I can put this bag on and not worry about it falling off my shoulder. It also can hang on the back of the stroller. My older daughters want to carry it all the time as well. The one I purchased is dusty pink with stripes. It is pretty without being babyish. (No elephants, bunnies or such) I love this bag so much that I am buying two more to give as gifts. I highly recommend this bag to anyone looking for a small-medium sized diaper bag.

I have a 2-year-old daughter and a little boy due in July, so I wanted to get something a bit more portable than my big Kate Spade bag. I've been looking for something like this for a while. The size is great- you can fit so many things in it- about 5 sz. 4 diapers and a wipe container, as well as snacks, toys, cell phone, wallet...the list goes on and on. However, I am on my 2nd one already- the quality of the bag is not the greatest. The cord that cinches the bottle holder broke within 2 days, and one of the zippers fell off. I just took the 2nd one on vacation, and though it was great for traveling, the bottle holder is already fraying along the top. I will keep this one, however...it is only $30, so I guess I could always get another one later down the road and not be too upset about it!

At first, I LOVED this diaper bag. I'm not a fan of anything traditional and I loved the separate compartments. I haven't even been using it 6 months and the inside seams have all come out and the material is very thin and have frayed making my 3 major compartments start to become only 1 long compartment. I am extremely dismayed because I'm not sure what I'm going to do because this design was the best for me, but the workmanship and construction are EXTREMELY poor. I never abused it or over used it in any way, it was normal wear and tear. Guess it's back to the drawing board for me...

I love the concept of this bag and based on other reviews I went ahead and ordered it. I have a 17 month-old and we aren't carrying as much stuff with us anymore so I thought it would be perfect. I gave the bag 3 stars because for its size it has a wonderful amount of storage space and it looks great! Another reviewer mentioned something to the effect of how you didn't have to worry about smacking your toddler in the face with this diaper bag, which agreeably is a WONDERFUL feature as that is one of my peeves. (Managing purse & diaper bag on shoulder while picking up baby.) However, and maybe I was doing something wrong, but, everytime I bent over with this bag fully packed, the weight of it would swing it down under my right arm so it was still a problem trying to manage it and pick up my toddler. And this was with the adjustment strap fully tightened. I am 5'3", so maybe a taller user could get it tighter than I was able to. Also, the bottle bag that comes with it is truly that,a BOTTLE bag. It would not hold any of the sippy cups I have, and I have many different types from the cheap to not so cheap. I ended up returning it, although I think this would be a nice bag for airline travel, just not an every day bag for us. Hope this helps someone! :o)

The third time I wore it, as I tried to zip the bottom-most compartment with one hand (other arm is carrying my 14-month-old), the plastic piece on the main strap simply broke, and pieces just flew off and now it is completely unusable. I do not recommend this product because of its poor construction.

this bag was purchased a month ago to ease my long flight from california to NY with my 10 month old who was sick and teething at the time. well it was a great purchase. i didn't have to fumble for my id, or fumble for her juice or anything. i use it everyday now. it holds everything we need it to hold. the middle pouch we put her container of cheerios and dried fruit snacks with some biter biscuits as well. and the bottom pouch i put my wallet with disposable changing pads and placemats and bibs, and the top one i put her diapers and wipes and occasionally her juice cup since they're wider than a bottle is so they don't fit in the bottle holder. i also use the bottle holder to put her crackers in it for the restaurants. it's a wonderful bag, hooks onto the stroller which is a wonderful thing and it doesn't slip off your shoulder like the big bulky bags. i think every mom needs one of these bags!

I love this bag! I have a 20 month old and a newborn (1 1/2 months) and it holds everything I need for the three of us. I can carry enough diapers, wipes and snacks for an outing. I keep a water for me in the bottle compartment and my daughters sippy fits in our "snack" compartment. It also keeps my wallet and checkbook. This bag makes it so easy to spend the day out of the house not having to lug around a million things. It fits great under my sling and is easily removed with the snap of the buckle when I need something.

I bought this diaper bag so I could consolidate my purse essentials as well as my baby's essentials. It has been wonderful-even when I'm out shopping without my son.

Inside the big flap pocket I can fit 3-4 diapers (size 3) a disposable changing pad, burp cloth and receiving blanket. There is a small zipper compartment inside that holds my breast pads, shout wipes and a few ziploc bags for dirty stuff.

The larger zipper compartment holds wipes, two changes of clothes, bibs and socks for baby. In the smaller zipper compartment at the bottom I keep my PDA, checkbook/wallet, coupons, gum, etc. I can just slide the bag around to access that pocket easily. I love the pen holder in the front as well as the cell phone and pacifier pockets.

It is nice not to have a diaper bag and purse hanging on my arm while I'm trying to put my little guy in the car and while I'm out shopping or doing something active.

This was exactly what I was looking for in a small diaper/purse combo bag. It holds more than I imagined it would.