Mary Poppins, eat your heart out

I remember when I was a kid watching Mary Poppins, and I couldn't figure out how she could fit so much stuff in her purse. And then, when I had my first baby, I got all wistful over the thought of a cute, bottomless carpet bag that would fit all the necessities I needed to keep my little snookums happy and dry.

But I'm wistful no more, because I have tried the Wistful Weekender from the new Petunia Pickle Bottom Organics collection. And not to go too Chim-Chimney on you, but when you're with this bag, you're in good company.

 

There are actually two bags in the new collection from Petunia Pickle Bottom--the Wistful Weekender and the Sashay Satchel--each available in three cute color combinations that perfectly straddle the line between matchy and funky. When we covered their diaper clutches, we noted the mod Mad Men style, and it's here, too.

These two bags are made of certified organic cotton with loads of pockets, a key clip, a removable changing pad, and a PPB monogrammed wipes case. The only thing they don't come with is Mary Poppins' hat rack.

But of course, what's most important is how they wear, and this bag wears like a dream. The Wistful Weekender is the most comfortable diaper bag I've carried on my shoulder, and it hangs at exactly the right level for under-arm carrying. And with the flick of two buttons, it expands to provide even more space. There are so many internal and external pockets that I was actually racking my brain for more things that needed to go in pockets.

I'm past the 'ten diapers, two packs of wipes, a dozen onesies, and a sling' stage of motherhood, but this bag definitely passes the 'laptop, Nook, two diapers, ten snacks, three sippy cups, and an Optimus Prime' test. And the next time I go out of town, I guarantee you it's going to be my carry-on.

Big, pretty, well-made, and reasonably priced for just under $100. I do not, in fact, require a spoonful of sugar to take that news with a smile.~Delilah

Purchase the new Petunia Pickle Bottom Organics Wistful Weekender and Sashay Satchel from their website, or use the Store Locator to browse in person.

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