You know how almost every bride convinces herself that the bridesmaid dresses she picked out can have a life of their own, apart from the wedding, and that her bridesmaids will get plenty of use out of them? And how many of those brides are right? I’d say at best, 10%. And I may be being generous there.
Well, I think the same principle applies to the concept of using a diaper bag as purse. There are tons of cute colors and patterns and interesting shapes of diaper bags these days, many of which seem to come with the promise that it can be your purse AND your baby junk holder. And yes, technically, it CAN hold your wallet and keys, but who are you fooling? It’s totally a diaper bag.
But for the last week I have been wearing my diaper bag/purse sent to me from Ju-Ju-Be everywhere, and I’d most definitely argue that it is part of that very small minority of bags that honestly can be both. Check out the HoboBe bag!
This bag has all the bells and whistles that I need in a diaper bag AND in a purse. And the size is absolutely perfect! Is it perfect if you have newborn twins? Um, no. And it isn’t necessarily perfect for every outing, just depending on the needs of your child. But for me, having an 18 month old means that I don’t have to carry 3 changes of clothes and 6 diapers everywhere we go (shout out to the young infant moms….warrior on with all that stuff….you actually might need it!).
Yes, friends, there does come a point where you get to slim down the volume of stuff that must leave with you any time you step out of the house! The Ju-Ju-Be HoboBe, shown above in one of their fabulous new fall patterns (Scarlet Petals), gives me the ability to pack for Layah and her needs (yes, there’s space for a bottle or sippy cup!) and also take care of my own.
I have happily taken this bag with me places when I haven’t had the toddler in tow. And isn’t that really the ultimate test for a diaper bag that claims to be your purse? Will you take it somewhere without your kid (and I don’t mean that you take it simply because you didn’t have time to change purses. I mean that you WANTED to use it as your purse)?
Check out some of the inside features. Lots of pockets, and great material that wipes up really easily! The mesh pockets are a personal favorite because I can see what’s inside (and that’s where I keep the items I ALWAYS lose in other purses: my phone and my keys).
Basically, this is the diaper bag that I wish I had owned 4 years ago. I think it would have successfully made it through 2 kids! But since my diaper bag days aren’t quite over yet, I’ll squeeze as much use out of it as I can.
And even when I’m all done carrying diapers and wipes, I can promise you this: having a purse that can easily be cleaned will be an awesome feature for several more years. I have no illusions about getting to stop carrying around applesauce and crackers in my purse anytime soon.
Could you use a purse/diaper bag combo? And would you LOVE to have one as fabulous as the Ju Ju Be Hobobe?
Well then, let’s do this!
Win it!: One lucky Stuff Parents Need reader will win the Ju-Ju-Be Hobobe bag in their choice of pattern (pending availability)! ARV $100!
And don’t forget to enter my other current giveaways, found on the sidebar of my page!
Jennie says
Perfect Paisley is wonderful.
Jessica Kaufman says
Early Sunrise is my favorite
Sabreena Eastman says
Can I not even lie and say if I could, I’d easily get /any/ Tokidoki print? Unikiki would be fantastic. but form the regular prints? Probably Royal envy. So bright and punctual.
Jennifer says
I like the Shadow Waltz print.
Tara C says
I like the Licorice Twirl.
Laurie Emerson says
I love the Licorice Twirl.
Richard Hicks says
Platinum Petals! is nice
laurie says
i like lialac lace
Candice Hull says
I really love how vivid the COBALT BLOSSOMS is
Thank you
Breanne says
I like PINK PINWHEELS
Ashley Fryer says
I would pick Royal Envy
Claire says
Dreamy diamonds
tina reynolds says
I would love the charcoal roses or dreamy diamonds
Diana Hatch says
I like the licorice twirl
Amber L. says
I love the Platinum Petals!
Jessica O says
I would choose the Crimson Kaleidoscope!
mechele johnson says
I love Dreamy Diamonds! Gorgeous!
Darlene Owen says
I would love the LICORICE TWIRL bag.
Dawn Monroe says
Id pick Mr Grey or early sunrise.
Melisa Wilson says
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the early sunrise, but it says out of stock, so my second choice is royal envy. thanks for the chance! these bags look awesome
Carey Miller says
LOVE the Mint Chip one. Super cute and fun.
Adrianne B says
I would choose Royal Envy.
Lentil says
I’d get Mister Gray
Heather B says
I like the Dreamy Diamonds Pattern
Sky Sparkle says
I love Platinum Petals.
Karen Propes says
I LOVE THE LICORICE TWIRL. THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS GIVEAWAY, THE BAGS ARE BEAUTIFUL.
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Tamara Sz says
I like the Crimson Kalaidescope!
vera says
I like Mint Chip, great print!
Shecki says
Platinum petals! Although, I also like Licorice Twirl or Lilac Lace.
Desiree Dunbar says
I love the Royal Envy pattern!
Patti Hess says
I really like the LICORICE TWIRL
pattifritz2000 at yahoo dot com
thank you
Gianna says
HoboBe – MISTER GRAY.
Lauryn says
I love LOVE Shadow Waltz!
Jenny Pizana says
Scarlett petals
Sue Hull says
My granddaughter is due in May and my daughter would love one of these diaper bags. I love the Shadow Waltz Diaper Bag. Thank you 🙂
Nicole Sender says
I like Licorice Swirl!
Melanie Ann says
I also LOOOVE the Scarlet Petals! Thanks so much for the rad chance!!
Siawvay says
really like early sunrise
Siawvay says
I love Early Sunrise
Kimberly says
I would pick the Early Sunrise color.
Danielle says
Charcoal Roses is my fave, with Scarlet Petals as a close second!
Vickie Couturier says
HoboBe –
CHARCOAL ROSES
kelly blount says
Licorice Twirl
Meghan Finley says
I love the LICORICE TWIRL
Sonya Morris says
I would love to win the SHADOW WALTZ print!
Sindy Murray says
I like early sunrise!
TawndaM says
I like the MISTER GRAY
heather loftus says
SHADOW WALTZ
Jennifer T. says
I’d get the Licorice Twirl pattern.
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Gina Blomgren says
LOVE the Royal Envy!
cabh123 says
Would love to win this bag!
cabh123 says
I would love to win a bag in Royal Envy.
renee campbell says
Hello CRIMSON KALEIDOSCOPE!
Jennifer says
I’d absolutely love the SCARLET PETALS
Heather says
I would love the Royal Envy!
Melissa L says
I love all of them, but Shadow Waltz is my favorite!
D SCHMIDT says
Visited and my favorite print is Dreamy Diamonds
Sunnie says
I like the perfect paisley! I also like the new look of the blog!!
Sonja Foust (Pintester) says
So cute! I bet my sister would love one! As her stylish sister, I’d pick royal envy for her. 😉
Brenda Davis says
I would choose Cobalt Blossoms! 🙂
Nancy says
My favorite is the Licorice Twirl pattern.
Kristie says
I like the Licorice Twirl design.
Cheryl F. says
I would choose Shadow Waltz.
Erica says
I like the Royal Envy but could change my mind daily cuz they’re all fab!
Leslie says
I’d pick scarlet petals, so pretty!
Stephanie S. says
Scarlett Petals
MaryAnn says
Royal Envy
ColleenMarie says
I really like the CHARCOAL ROSES pattern
Cassidy says
COBALT BLOSSOMS
susan says
I would love the Early Sunrise.