Because of my breeze-through-‘em past with diaper bags, I didn’t expect to fall very hard for the STATE Bags Wellington tote. Sure, it looked fabulous online, but I’ve been tricked before. When it arrived at my house, I was surprised because I was really impressed with it right out of the box. I got the bag in pesto, and it’s so great; the green color is fabulous, and I love the bright blue accents. It manages to be a timeless design but still fun, which is basically exactly what you want in a baby bag. However, looks are great and all, but I know where it’s really at: functionality. If it doesn’t work well, it doesn’t matter how cute it is, it’s going to end up in my Goodwill pile. I immediately dug into the Wellington to see how it would do.
There are pockets aplenty, and they’re all useful. There are four slip pockets on the outside. The two on the end are super large and functional. I keep my nursing cover in one, so it’s always handy, and I roll up a muslin blanket in the other. The pockets on the front and back are a little smaller, so I use those for my keys, wallet and sunglasses, with a couple of burp cloths on the opposite side. There are pockets on the inside, too! There are a couple of bottle ones on either end, and lots of little spots to store food pouches, bibs and anything else you might need. As you can see, this bag allows for ample organization, which is right up my alley. (As a mom of four, I can’t afford to be anything less!)
I’ve saved the very best part of this bag for last, though. Just in case you weren’t already sold on it (and you should be! It’s awesome!), STATE Bags is a give-back company: For each bag sold, an American child in need receives a bag packed with essential tools for success. So, they’re not only making your life easier and brighter, but also doing the same for a child in need. That alone, to me, makes it worth the investment. I highly recommend the STATE Bags Wellington tote.