What is a Petunia Pickle Bottom? Word on the web is that they are one of the best baby diaper bags around. I have carried out a little research and I am inclined to agree. Not only do they have great diaper bag features but they are gorgeous too with exquisite fabric and pattern choices so they hardly look like a bulky traditional over-sized diaper bag at all. Each new design is treated to a beautiful name which just helps you imagine you really are having an “Evening in Innsbruck” or an “Afternoon in Auckland”. If you don’t fancy an “Afternoon in Auckland” why not try “Aberdeen” or a “Morning in Monaco”.

The names can only hint at the design and pattern and merely tease you as to the choice of fabric the designers have chosen this time. Brocades, chenilles, embroidery, velvet and hand-woven tweeds are just a few of the exquisite designs you will find used for these diaper bags. Bold colours, patterns and daring colour combinations all make this line of diaper bags unique.

Ok, so they are gorgeous but do they do the job they are designed for?
YES!

The Boxy backpack is just one of the Petunia Pickle Bottom diaper bag designs and it has all of the essential features of a diaper bag as outlined below:

1. Hands-free backpack or long messenger strap
2. Built-in changing station with detachable changing pad
3. 2 large diaper/wipes pockets
4. 4 bottle pockets
5. 2 organizational pockets
6. Small pacifier pocket
7. Detachable dirty diaper pouch
8. “No more digging” key clip
9. water-resistant lining
10. accessories available e.g. stroller blankets, valet stroller clips

The valet stroller clips are almost an essential add-on purchase guaranteeing you ease of transition with this bag from back or shoulder to stroller in as little time as it takes to hook the rings on to the two clips. This bag is versatile, keeping your hands free as a backpack (always handy when bending down to pick up little ones) or comfortable as a shoulder bag (not too bulky under your arm either). A key feature is the detachable change mat which zips neatly into the side of the bag (easy to leave attached when using public change facilities and have everything in your bag handy by babies head). Lots of different sized pockets for bottles, wipes, diapers, cream, pacifiers and all the other essentials you need when out and about with kids. Handy too when you have older siblings for storing snacks, different sized diapers and changes of clothes. Many reviews comment that this bag is perfect for carrying all the bits’n'pieces needed for multiple children at different ages and stages. There is even a detachable pouch for the inevitable dirty diaper! Add to these features a water-resistant lining to cope with spills and little accidents and a key clip so you don’t lose those in the bottom of the bag again and you have a winner of a diaper bag.

So, whether you are heading into town, off for a play date or just a stroll in the local park a diaper bag from Petunia Pickle Bottom should be your ultimate companion.

Hint: For a bargain check out the previous seasons designs!

By Rosie Wallace

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To a lot of mothers everywhere, diaper bags are a must have item, especially for new moms out there. If you do not leave home without your wallet, keys, or purse, a mother who has a baby does not leave home without a diaper bag. Every mother knows that a baby has needs; needs such as diapers, baby bottles, toys, extra clothing, and much more. These items have to be stored in an ideal carrying case. But just because it is a diaper bag does not mean that it has to look mediocre. After all, mom also has her own needs. You can design your own diaper bag to make it more functional and fashionable. Your diaper bag will look like one of those designer diaper bags in no time. All you have to do is follow these tips.

The first thing you should do is search the Internet for a good well designed pattern and download it. This will serve as your starting base so you will not have to start from scratch. If you are comfortable with the pattern you have just downloaded, you can start printing it out.

Consider the structural design of your bag pattern and see if it is capable of accommodating your particular necessities. Designing one is not just about making it look like designer diaper bags. It is about convenience and practicality as well. Some mothers want their bags to have several pouches as well as zippered pockets, while others prefer large compartments or just a single big interior section. Whatever you decide on, just make sure that it is really what you want and that it will meet your specifications. If you wish to, exterior pouches or pockets can be made in various shapes and sizes. If you prefer shapes such as hearts, circles, or even pouches shaped like jeans back pockets, it is entirely possible. Just find the shape that you want to use and trace it on to a sewing pattern material.

When creating your very own bag, you should also consider the type of closures you will be using. You can choose between snaps or Velcro, buttons, and zippers. Zippers are the most difficult to sew but are, however, the most secure. Although, you cannot use zippers on all of the closures of your bag, otherwise it would be difficult to open and close while carrying your baby. You need easy access to the essentials. So instead of using zippers on all of the closures, you can perhaps use the zipper for one of the interior pockets for your keys and such, and another zipper for the main closure to prevent things from falling all over the place. Velcro or snap locks on all the other closures should suffice.

You must also consider the type of fabric you want to use, if you want it to look like one of those designer diaper bags. The upholstery and decor is essential and the type of fabric you use will be crucial in this phase of the project.

By Tom J. Brady

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