Review: Oliver's Labels

Peanut is 2 and started preschool this month. I'm so excited for her to start learning and hope that she loves school as much as I did. I'm also excited because I love back-to-school shopping. It's the same rush and sense of renewal I get when I make resolutions for the new year. Except these are tangible and achievable and provided to me on a list by the school.

One of items on the preschool to-do list is to label every thing. So based on the recommendations of my neighborhood mamas, I decided to try Oliver's Labels. I ordered the Stick-eez clothing labels (size 7/8" x 7/16"). I've stuck them onto the back of Peanut's clothing tags (so as not to cause skin irritation) and they've been through a couple washes with no problems yet. It's only been a week or so, but so far so good! 

Non-Diaper Diaper Bags

Lately, I've been thinking a lot about diaper bags, especially after I bought a new one in preparation for baby #2. (Actually, truth be told, I've already started using the new bag for Peanut's gear. Sorry new baby!)

But before the new acquisition, I used large purses to carry all my baby gear and personal items. This worked really well for me from the time Peanut was between 1 (no longer needing so many diapers) and 2 (before potty training). I loved being able to throw her things into my regular bag rather than carrying 2 bags everywhere.

The bags that worked best for me and that I used the most were this one:

Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM in Damier Ebene Canvas

and this one:

Longchamp Le Pliage Large Tote in Blue

I still carry these bags a lot but have since moved most of Peanut's gear into her own diaper bag. She recently potty trained successfully so now I carry a portable potty with me when I go out. And that definitely needs its own bag!

Diaper Bags

We are starting to prepare for baby #2! Today, I bought a new diaper bag. I love how this print is neutral yet playful with a touch of personality.

Willow Dot

The Skip Hop Duo diaper bag also comes in other colorful prints. Here are two of my other favorites.

Chevron Blue

Flame Yellow

My brother has it in Black and he likes his too. Masculine, sleek, and versatile. 

I used to use the Skip Hop Dash in black. It's smaller than the Duo, which is perfect for someone petite like me, but at times, it's been too small (12.25"wide x 11.5" high x 4.25" deep). Since I walk everywhere, my diaper bag lives on my stroller so I went slightly bigger (13"wide x 13.75"high x 4.25" deep) this time.

P.S. For those of you living in Manhattan, the Duo diaper bag in Willow Dot is available at Century21 for $19.99. I saw one left in the store yesterday.