Still trying to decide on a diaper backpack for #2. I haven't been able to find a Jujube backpack in a store near me so it's hard for me to justify the price. Why do you love your jujube and do you think it's worth it? I'm also looking at the boken backpack.
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I'm still trying to figure this out too. I was pretty settled on a Boken, but then the colors I liked were sold out. I'm looking at the Bodomint too.
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I would love to hear reviews on the Boken! I like how it looks as a messenger bag.
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I had a jujube messenger bag. It held up with very little wear after two years. Bbb carries them if you have one near. At the time, I found amazon to have the best pricing.
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I have the jujube BFF and I love it. I cloth diaper and it has tons of room for it all. I also love how it can be used as a backpack or a messenger style bag. I mostly just like how it's set up.
I recommend watching video reviews of the bag(s) you're interested in to get a better sense of pros and cons. That's how I ended up choosing the BFF!
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I've been using the jujube hobo be for the last year and I love it for a toddler! Great compartments to hide diapers, snacks, toys etc while I pretty much use most of the bag for my stuff. It just seems really well thought-out and easy to organize / find things. It doesn't exactly look like a purse, but a lot less like a diaper bag than most.
Just bought the BFF to use with the toddler and newborn soon to come. So glad to hear that you like it @pui: !
I also second watching youtube videos of the ones you're considering. It really helps to see what different people use the pockets for and what you can fit in each bag.
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Watching youtube videos is a really good idea. Thanks!
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@winniebee: I really do think they are worth it. I feel like I should be a spokesperson for them with how much I feel like I've been promoting their bags around the boards lately. lol
Here are some pics of my BFF.
Pros:
-can be backpack style or messenger. Seriously love backpack feature with 2 kids. There have been times I've put it on my back, carried the infant carrier in one hand and DS in the other. Nice to not have to worry about the bag too.
-love the handle on the top and use that all the time to carry the bag. Makes it easy to grab it out of the car or for carrying it in and out of the house.
-machine washable
-I love way the bag opens up and you can easily see all items in it. No need for lots of digging around!
-Lots of pockets inside to keep things organized.
-LOVE the mommy pocket on the front to keep my wallet and phone in. And love that it has a sunglasses holder. Also love the key chain clip so I can easily find my keys.Cons:
-Can't think of any besides that the backpack is not the most comfortable and DH complains it's a little awkward sometimes. But I'm not carrying it like a backpack for hours on end so it doesn't bother me.Included a couple pics of mine. I keep 2 burp clothes on both sides of inner pockets. Outer pockets I carry DS's and I's water bottles. Extra set of clothes for DD and a first aid kit in the pocket next to it along with J&J hand and face wipes behind it. I have the Be Quick which has all diapering supplies in it. The pouch behind it has all of DS's snacks in it. I also have a wet bag at the bottom of the bag.
@MrsF: I have the hobo too in addition to the BFF. The hobo was great when it was just DS as a toddler. I'm loving my BFF again now with 2 kids.
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I love mine. Something got on there and it came off without any problems. I have enough room for all of my things and it is super cute. It holds up to my wear and tear. I'd watch YouTube videos. I got mine off of Amazon. Love it!
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@mrskc: so I watched YouTube videos and am almost sold. But it seems like to maximize the space you need to use some of their smaller pouches and bags. Which ones do you have? @singingbee: same question
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@mrskc: it's quite possible I got the recommendation for the hobo from you
. Thanks! So glad to hear that the BFF is a winner too. Mine's sitting in the nursery waiting for baby!
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@MrsF: did you get some of their small er pouches to help organize it?
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I've never tried a JuJuBe but have the Boken and it's super lightweight if you'll be putting a lot of things in it. You can hold it three ways and it's quite large and great to travel with. The ONLY con and it's what makes it lightweight is that it doesn't hold it's shape so it can be hard to find things inside sometimes. That, for me, was not a big deal. I've never not been able to find something. I found mine on myhabit.com for $30 some odd dollars. Such a great deal at the time!
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@winniebee: I don't have any of the smaller pouches, etc from the JJB line. With the hobo I've just been using a large ziplock (classy, I know) to hold a couple of diapers and wipes so I can grab them easily. I also have two little cosmetic pouch type things from the travel section at target. I use one to hold my Chapstick, comb, hair ties and one for coupons. . I wonder if I'll want another system for the BFF though because it's a bigger bag. Curious to hear what @mrskc: and @singingbee: have to say on the topic!
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@winniebee: @MrsF: I don't think it's completely necessary to buy the extra pouches. I have the Be Quick from the recommendation from someone on here and I really like it. Keeps all diapering stuff together. Otherwise, the bag that I keep his snacks in was just a zippered pouch I got on Amazon awhile back and the first aid kit is in cosmetic pouch.
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@winniebee: I have a BFF and I don't have any of the other JuJuBe smaller organizers. I do have a small wetbag that I use as a diaper clutch in there. But the pockets are pretty much all I need.
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I have the BeRightBack and love it. It's so easy to find everything and store it. I bought a set pack with the Be Quick in a couple of sizes and a coin purse. I also got a few Ouch Pouches after watching a video. Those are super handy. I use the coin purse everyday for all of my credit cards, etc. It goes from my regular purse to my diaper bag during the weekend. When we travel for Thanksgiving, I'm only taking my diaper bag, not my purse. I want to get the JuJuBe purse as my regular purse.
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@cascademom: The ouch pouch on etsy right?
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@winniebee: Yep, it's on Etsy. I'm actually thinking of buying some more of them. I have a couple in my regular purse for cosmetics and one for cords.
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@cascademom: What size did you get? This may sound so dumb, but does it come with anything loaded in it?!
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@winniebee: I think that I got medium and larges. It's a fabric backing with the plastic enclosure. For my diaper bag, I use the large one with Klennex, sunscreen, band-aids, etc. for LO.
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I've concluded this weekend that I really don't like my PPB Boxy Backpack and I really miss my JuJu Be Better Be messenger bag. But I really want something that can be a backpack. After revisiting this thread I think I'm going to get a JuJu Be BFF and try to sell my PPB bag.
@winniebee: which bag did you end up with?
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@MamaG: I got the jujube right backpack. It's a little flashy for me but the utility of the bag is awesome and convenient.
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@winniebee: Yay!! I love our Be Right Back. It's such a well designed bag.
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@winniebee: @cascademom: Ouch pouch? I see several different kinds on etsy, any one in particular that you would recommend?
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@winniebee: I ended up getting the jujube too
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@MamaG: I got the size large from the ouchpouchshoppe on etsy.
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@cascademom: I'm thinking about getting the Be Right Back and came across this thread on Ouch Pouches....thank you so much for writing about it.....they are so cute and practical and I want a bunch of them now lol.
They really peal to my OCD/type A personality!Do you just keep one size large Ouch Pouch in your BRB? Or do you have multiple ones in there?
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@Ginabean3: I have multiple ones for each bag. I keep two in my purse too for cosmetics and electronics.
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@cascademom: nice! I'm definitely going to get a couple then! I think filling them with first aid stuff would make a good new mom/shower gift too, don't you?
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@Ginabean3: if you read her policies, she has a coupon code too!
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@Ash: I did see that!
thank you for pointing that out! It's sort of sad how excited I get about pouches and containers.....
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