The Bags They Are a-Changing

For a new mom, the one accessory she can’t live without is her diaper bag. This essential carry-all has evolved in both appearance and function over the years, and is often marketed as a “changing bag” rather than a “diaper bag” by many top brands today. Diapers no longer get top billing, as these practical bags tote everything from snacks, drinks, and toys to creams, medicines, wardrobe changes and more. The Giggle Guide^® takes a look at how mama’s got a brand new bag from Danzo, Boujie Baby, Red Mohican and Kalencom.

Danzo Bags Are a Clear Choice to Grab and Go

Based in New York City, Danzo is named after Dani and Zoe, Alyssa and Gary Apple’s daughters, who are the inspiration for the brand’s beautiful products. After years of reaching into a bag and coming up with the wrong item, these parentpreneurs were frustrated about not being able to easily see what’s what in the baby’s diaper bag of tricks. The blindman’s bluff aspect of this maneuver proved to be even more difficult when holding a baby in one hand. Even worse, the Apples often forgot to pack important items because their diaper bag was so disorganized and cluttered. Longing to be more organized, they came up with their crystal-clear vision of a handy diaper bag with transparent, see-through pockets and compartments.

Danzo bags offer a patent-pending system of clear, interchangeable Velcro^® pockets, which include labels, making it simple to see, and pick up items at a glance. There are four bag styles, available in a variety of colors with a waterproof nylon or canvas exterior. Each bag also includes a breathable nylon changing pad.

To see and grab the ones you want for your store, check out www.danzobaby.com

Boujie Baby Gives Mom Her Fashion Back

Boujie Baby Couture is the invention of fashionable designer, Suzanne Kopulos, of Chicago. Known and respected for exceptional quality, Boujie Baby’s range of changing bags is special for its ambition and user-friendly designs.

Boujie Baby’s Prima Collection offers a trio of moods sure to satisfy any mom-on-the-go’s fashion rush. The Linda Hobo bag is the Rolls Royce, and largest, in the range. The toney tote, with its genuine supple leather exterior and detachable strap with multi-directional hooks , is versatile enough for long or short trips on the town with baby. Packing two large interior bottle sleeves and slip pockets, there is also an interior pocket to keep personal items secure as well as a cell-phone pocket, key loop and the essential change mat.

The other bags in the collection, the Irene Sling and MKM Pochette valet bag are manufactured in a similar style and feature the same soft leather exterior and generous capacity for a myriad of items. The Sling also has an eye-catching double link chain securing the shoulder strap as well as an interior bottle-sleeve, security pocket and change mat. The Pochette is the smallest and subtlest of the line and opens wide to contain a small wipes case, diapers and a day or night out’s essentials. It clips to a stroller bar, making it perfect for slick city slip-aways! All bag are available in “not-just-a-baby-bag” blushes – Onyx, Onyx Patent, Iron and Bronze.

The newest designer bags from Boujie Baby are the patent leather Basila bags available in large and medium sizes. They are black in color and shout sleek sophistication. Coming with the Boujie Baby standard internal pockets, security pockets and change mat, the bags are a subtle change of mood from the Prima range and are also available in Fall 2010.

Fabulous designer fashion is in the bag at www.boujiebaby.com

Red Mohican is the Hippest Bag for Hands-Free Outings

The founders of Red Mohican came to their designs from experiencing first-hand the possibilities— and impossibilities— of juggling several children at once while trying to accomplish important, day-to-day tasks. Their range of bags is a distinct diversion from the ordinary.

Red Mohican’s uniquely designed and manufactured Hip&Go collection puts emphasis on keeping arms and shoulders free, which makes a mom’s wish of getting an extra hand come true! The bag is worn on either side of the belt, resting on the hips, allowing easy access to the two secure leather pouches on either side which are held in place with interior elastic netting to secure cell-phones and wallets. There are two other interior zippered pockets and a magnetic clasp system to allow easy opening and closing while maintaining external security.

Available in two sizes in a variety of colors and made from high-end Nappa leather, the Hip&Go is as eye-catching as it is comfortable. The brass belt buckle, key clips and zippers offset the design with a finishing touch of fashion. A bottle-holder accessory, sold separately, is stored out-of-sight behind the pouches, within easy reach of either arm.

See the entire tribe of these on-trend totes at www.redmohican.com

38-Year Old Kalencom Offers a Brand-New Bag

The Kalencom Corporation of New Orleans , with 38 years of experience in several industries, has a seemingly bottomless bag of tricks to keep products and business fresh! Kalencom enterprise includes value-packed diaper bags and other baby essentials. The company’s manufacturing and marketing resources and experience make possible the large and distinctively recognizable style of Kalencom PVC-coated bag, that currently includes a colorful kaleidoscope of 40 eye-catching styles.

Popular options, packed with value, include the Tote, Traveler, Ozz and Buckle bags that feature matching insulated bottle bags, coordinating zippered pouches and large fold-out changing pads. The Kalencom collection also includes backpacks, slings and multi-tasking carry styles and accessories to suit a multitude of parent preferences.

Comb the huge selection from Kalencom at www.kalencom.com

The baby bag scene is always changing. What brands of bags, new or old, are favorites in your store? Comment below…