It might be as much of a fashion faux-pas as wearing a fanny pack (sorry for those of you who speak British English, as I know that is an offensive name for something, but not sure what you guys call it!), but I must admit since becoming the mother of a toddler, a diaper bag won't do, instead, I rely on a backpack. Yes, a backpack. Sometimes the crossover-sling bag just doesn't cut it, and I'm more comfortable wearing a backpack than a huge shoulder bag. Comfort rules when you become a parent!
When I spotted the Baggu (known for their reusable, eco-friendly grocery bags) backpacks that were designed by Brooklyn artist Shabd Alexander (who also makes the most beautiful garments, but are a teensy bit out of my price range) - my heart did a little flip. I think I have a soft spot in my hippy heart for tie-dye related things, and this is just the right combo of delicate colors, soft tie-dye look, and function. I am really torn for colors here, so I might just have to get a Shabd Backpack and a Shabd Tote just so I'm fully covered. And did we mention the super green factor? Made from 100% recycled duck canvas, and made without the use of sweatshop labor, so you can feel good schlepping around your 10kg of booty you just picked up for the kiddo......
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