Desperately Seeking Diaper Bag… Goes to Germany!
Posted August 30th, 2011 at 5:32 pm
This diaper bag obsession of mine is insane, I know, but sometimes one becomes insane when they are very pregnant and have no control over anything in their life. I feel like if I don’t focus on the incredibly mundane task of choosing a diaper bag, I might just die of anxiety waiting on these babies to arrive. SO! I’m back. With more diaper bags. Except this time? I’m ditching American brands and heading for Europe. Think of it as Diaperbaghunters International and I have YOU to thank, dear friends! Specifically Viktorija who commented on my last diaper bag post, introducing me to my new favorite destination de diaperbag: Mamarella.com.
Yes, it’s German.
Yes, the diaper bags may take weeks to arrive and cost more to ship but HELL if they’re not FAR better looking (and more affordable…ish) than anything I’ve yet to see stateside.
Here are some of my favorites:
The “Alma Wickeltasche“: 109 Euro
(Dad sold separately. As far as I know.)
Next up: The Leder Wickeltasche Roma! 299 Euro
This next one’s a little splurgy but hell if it isn’t gorgeous. (Isn’t it gorgeous?) Very Executive Reproducer-esque:
The Texas Wickeltasche Braun is totally hot with a price-is-right 99 Euro
It’s ideal for strollers which is fab…
… and looks great with/on models which, of course, is aspirational:
Don’t you just die over the chicness? I love the color, too. It would look great with jeans. And also, babies.
It also looks great against the sunset, which is paramount:
(also pictured above at top of post)
And how cute are all of these bags from Pink Lining? I first saw them on Mamarella but I was able to find one US distributer (Rosenberry Rooms) who carries them (specifically the “green floral mama” bag, which is my fave.)
Blue Stripe & Yellow Rose, $116
This bag I was unable to find in any US store but I did find it, here, on sale for 49 Euro!
Are any of these bags worth ordering for a broad from abroad? I say, YES! In fact, I may have to order two of them. One for each baby. And don’t even get me started on the cuteness of the baby clothes.
I mean…
Vot?
I lieben alles! Vielen Dank, gute Nacht!
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Shop Till You Drop Signal | Gone Child with Rebecca Woolf commented on Oct 21 11 at 4:17 pmBitchin' Amy commented on Aug 30 11 at 5:37 pmThat dad is super fab. I’ll take two!
Kate commented on Aug 30 11 at 5:40 pmI’m sensing this “diaper bag” search is really just a purse hunt. :) More power to you. Grab a fab bag and throw a changing pad in it.
E.B Cummings commented on Aug 30 11 at 5:46 pmThese are great! I love bags that don’t scream baby! Or worse: “Gender of my baby(s)!”
BlesstheFunk commented on Aug 30 11 at 6:11 pmIf you need any help at all with the German, or the German ordering, or the Germanessss – I am German, and I am offering you free translation, order, German whatever support! You have me on twitter, so just gimme a shout out and I’ll be there, yes I will… (and she breaks into song)
Dude. Love the bags. Might just order one myself!
Heather Spohr commented on Aug 30 11 at 6:41 pmThis is where I tell you that when I was on bed rest with Madeline, I figured that I was saving money on clothes and spent $400 on a Marc Jacobs Diaper Bag. Yes. I did. And she is glorious.
elizabeth commented on Aug 30 11 at 7:18 pmah, except in French it’s “maman”, not “mama”. Would bother this Francophile too much. I vote for the Deutsch bags!
Alexandria commented on Aug 30 11 at 7:54 pmOh wow those bags are definitely nice.
sara commented on Aug 30 11 at 11:12 pmThe “Elliot” is actually made by an American Co. called Nest: http://nestdiaperbags.com/ (featuring TWINS in the slideshow!)
I had it in black with baby #1 and really liked it. It’s large but not gigantor, and I got tons of compliments on it. The downside is that it doesn’t zipper closed at the top which results in mass spillage if the thing ever topples over.
This time I have the Timi & Leslie “Charlie” which you linked to in a previous post I believe. I have it in mustard and LOVE it. Odd choice as I am normally a black girl but somehow I thought if I was going faux I needed to go color. Now this bag, it is enormous.
Lori commented on Aug 31 11 at 5:35 amThese bags are great! But let me tell you, I live in Europe and have never seen anyone carrying anything so cool! (mind you I am in Belgium….) I think I will take a little drive over to Germany and check these out!!
Jennifer commented on Aug 31 11 at 9:38 amI’m in love with these bags – can they double as a briefcase, you know, just in case the stork never docks on my porch?
@sweetbabboo commented on Aug 31 11 at 9:51 amI’m absolutely in love with my Serena & Lily Gypsy tote and I haven’t yet used it for a diaper bag. I bought it to use as a purse to stash all my preschooler’s needs. I bought it long before we planned for #2 and I know when #2 arrives I will continue to use it. I love that it has SO many pockets inside, has a wipe-able interior, and has an adjustable strap so I can wear across my body or shorten the strap and carry on one shoulder. Of course it doesn’t hurt that I found the discontinued gray-blue at TJMaxx for an amazing price.
-Abby
Claudia commented on Aug 31 11 at 11:42 amThe Texas Wickeltasche Braun and The Leder Wickeltasche Roma almost make me want to have kids!
Viktorija commented on Sep 02 11 at 5:56 amWow! I´m so excited to read my name here..glad you like my recommendation!
Sarah commented on Sep 02 11 at 3:03 pmSo I’m not sure if this is what you are looking for but one of my best friends from college hand makes these bags. I personally have my own and love it and she adjusted her template to create a diaper bag for my sister. She has since created an etsy page and I figured they were at least worth your looking at. She takes requests for colors and patterns I believe. Hope the hunt goes well! Can’t wait to see R&B!
Molly commented on Sep 03 11 at 5:29 pmOmgoodness! I’m dying over the Texas wick braun bag! I think it would be great accessorized by my 12 week old son :) I’m desperately searching for an English website to order it from.
Hayley commented on Sep 04 11 at 2:54 amLoving your 1/2 German at the end and all these finds. Hell, I’m not preggo but I want one. Maybe an excuse to have a baby? Don’t think the boy would agree with my reasoning though :(
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