As long as we're on the diaper bag kick - Mia Bossi Reese?

kimberf · Dec 17th, 2007, 07:47 PM

Besides Alouette, whom I've already PM'ed about it, has anyone tried the Mia Bossi Reese bag, or the Caryn? In particular, I'm interested in how heavy it is when empty and if the size seems good. I'm hoping to exclusively breastfeed for at least 6 mos (will see how it works when I go back to work after that), but figure I'll still need room for wipes, diapers, change of clothes, etc etc., and for a bottle when DH has baby on his own.

I got the Marc by Marc Jacobs bag that ILuvMyHusband has, and I'm debating whether I want to keep it. While I love

how it looks, it seems pretty heavy to me. I think I've been spoiled by carrying nice light Balenciaga bags. I need to try it out a bit more, but now I'm wondering about the Mia Bossis.

Clearly, I'm channeling all the shopping I'd usually do for myself into shopping for nursery and baby-related stuff.

nycbagaddict · Dec 17th, 2007, 09:49 PM

im def getting the chaiken mommy bag=) check it out!

kimberf · Dec 18th, 2007, 12:06 AM

^^ Thanks! I looked it up, and I'm having a hard time finding anywhere that has more than the one photo of it. Have you found anywhere that shows the inside or has more detailed photos? Sadly, it also seems to be sold out everywhere in black...

Shyloo · Dec 18th, 2007, 11:10 AM

The Chaiken looks great. I love the navy.
Kimberf did you get the MJ in black with silver hardware from Neimans?
How heavy is it?

kimberf · Dec 18th, 2007, 05:51 PM

I did get the black with silver. I'll try to weigh it tonight on my kitchen scale (not sure it will fit enough to be accurate, but I'll give it a whirl.) I'm sure it's just a couple of pounds, but then I think about filling it with stuff, and it makes me a little worried.

kimberf · Dec 18th, 2007, 09:08 PM

OK, I did my best to weigh the MJ bag on my kitchen scale. It's a bit tricky since the scale platform is quite a bit smaller than the bag, but as best as I can tell, it's close to 4.5 lbs. empty (around 4.6 oz.)

berryblondeboys · Dec 18th, 2007, 09:45 PM

I had the Mia Bossi Caryn in Snowpatch and it was pretty close to being a perfect bag. The ONLY thing it didn't have for me was that it didn't have a way to carry it on the stroller and that is a must for me.

I know several people who have had the Reese and LOVE it, but it's a big bag, but BEAUTIFUL. I know for several people thought the strap was too long, but the company is really good about punching an extra hole for you and I "think" they may have fixed that.

I don't knwo about the leather bags, but the snowpatch was a lighter bag. I'm with you, those bags get HEAVY, you don't want a heavy bag to start out with.

I breastfed exclusively for nearly 1 year (not by my choice but baby's) and while you don't need to carry milk, you do need other things - a baby carrier, change of clothes, burp clothes, diapers, wipes, toys/teethers, pacifiers, etc. Later, while you don't need the baby sling or burp cloths, you now need food and snacks and books and drinks. You will ALWAYS need a bigger bag for longer outings, and then probably a smaller bag for quick trips.

ILuvMyHusband · Dec 18th, 2007, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimberf

I got the Marc by Marc Jacobs bag that ILuvMyHusband has, and I'm debating whether I want to keep it. While I love how it looks, it seems pretty heavy to me. I think I've been spoiled by carrying nice light Balenciaga bags. I need to try it out a bit more, but now I'm wondering about the Mia Bossis.

Clearly, I'm channeling all the shopping I'd usually do for myself into shopping for nursery and baby-related stuff.

Definately a bit on the heavy side! But my everday bags are Fendi Spys so, opposite of you, I'm used to the heavy bags. But I hear ya on that, going from the light weight of Balenciaga to a heavy bag PLUS baby gear and a baby could be a little much to be comfortable with!

And I completely agree on the channeling the "you" shopping for "baby"! I feel the same way. I'm baby crazy. The time I used to spend going on all the websites shopping for me is now spent on sites with baby items. And I refuse to buy Vogue and such because I don't want to see the fabulous clothes that I cannot fit into!!

Shyloo · Dec 19th, 2007, 12:47 AM

I think I am going to go for the MJ, despite the weight.

kimberf · Dec 20th, 2007, 01:48 AM

The MJ is definitely stylish! I'm still debating. I figure once I have the baby, my arms will tone up from carrying him around all the time, so it won't seem so heavy.

I got a Not Rational, and the leather is really nice and soft, and it's pretty light, so I'll definitely try that. I've heard the Mia Bossi is pretty light as well (I actually called them to ask, and they said it's one of their lightest.) I may watch for a good deal on one and get one of those as well, since it's not like I'm buying clothes...more channeling of the shopping energy...

Dec 17th, 2007, 07:47 PM	#1
kimberf Member Location: California	As long as we're on the diaper bag kick - Mia Bossi Reese? Besides Alouette, whom I've already PM'ed about it, has anyone tried the Mia Bossi Reese bag, or the Caryn? In particular, I'm interested in how heavy it is when empty and if the size seems good. I'm hoping to exclusively breastfeed for at least 6 mos (will see how it works when I go back to work after that), but figure I'll still need room for wipes, diapers, change of clothes, etc etc., and for a bottle when DH has baby on his own. I got the Marc by Marc Jacobs bag that ILuvMyHusband has, and I'm debating whether I want to keep it. While I love how it looks, it seems pretty heavy to me. I think I've been spoiled by carrying nice light Balenciaga bags. I need to try it out a bit more, but now I'm wondering about the Mia Bossis. Clearly, I'm channeling all the shopping I'd usually do for myself into shopping for nursery and baby-related stuff.

Dec 17th, 2007, 09:49 PM	#2
nycbagaddict Member	Re: As long as we're on the diaper bag kick - Mia Bossi Reese? im def getting the chaiken mommy bag=) check it out!

Dec 18th, 2007, 12:06 AM	#3
kimberf Member Location: California	Re: As long as we're on the diaper bag kick - Mia Bossi Reese? ^^ Thanks! I looked it up, and I'm having a hard time finding anywhere that has more than the one photo of it. Have you found anywhere that shows the inside or has more detailed photos? Sadly, it also seems to be sold out everywhere in black...

Dec 18th, 2007, 11:10 AM	#4
Shyloo Member Location: canada	Re: As long as we're on the diaper bag kick - Mia Bossi Reese? The Chaiken looks great. I love the navy. Kimberf did you get the MJ in black with silver hardware from Neimans? How heavy is it? __________________ Life is too short to carry a bad bag...............

Dec 18th, 2007, 05:51 PM	#5
kimberf Member Location: California	Re: As long as we're on the diaper bag kick - Mia Bossi Reese? I did get the black with silver. I'll try to weigh it tonight on my kitchen scale (not sure it will fit enough to be accurate, but I'll give it a whirl.) I'm sure it's just a couple of pounds, but then I think about filling it with stuff, and it makes me a little worried.

Dec 18th, 2007, 09:08 PM	#6
kimberf Member Location: California	Re: As long as we're on the diaper bag kick - Mia Bossi Reese? OK, I did my best to weigh the MJ bag on my kitchen scale. It's a bit tricky since the scale platform is quite a bit smaller than the bag, but as best as I can tell, it's close to 4.5 lbs. empty (around 4.6 oz.)

Dec 18th, 2007, 09:45 PM	#7
berryblondeboys Member Location: VA (DC Burbs)	Re: As long as we're on the diaper bag kick - Mia Bossi Reese? I had the Mia Bossi Caryn in Snowpatch and it was pretty close to being a perfect bag. The ONLY thing it didn't have for me was that it didn't have a way to carry it on the stroller and that is a must for me. I know several people who have had the Reese and LOVE it, but it's a big bag, but BEAUTIFUL. I know for several people thought the strap was too long, but the company is really good about punching an extra hole for you and I "think" they may have fixed that. I don't knwo about the leather bags, but the snowpatch was a lighter bag. I'm with you, those bags get HEAVY, you don't want a heavy bag to start out with. I breastfed exclusively for nearly 1 year (not by my choice but baby's) and while you don't need to carry milk, you do need other things - a baby carrier, change of clothes, burp clothes, diapers, wipes, toys/teethers, pacifiers, etc. Later, while you don't need the baby sling or burp cloths, you now need food and snacks and books and drinks. You will ALWAYS need a bigger bag for longer outings, and then probably a smaller bag for quick trips.

Dec 19th, 2007, 12:47 AM	#9
Shyloo Member Location: canada	Re: As long as we're on the diaper bag kick - Mia Bossi Reese? I think I am going to go for the MJ, despite the weight. __________________ Life is too short to carry a bad bag...............

Dec 20th, 2007, 01:48 AM	#10
kimberf Member Location: California	Re: As long as we're on the diaper bag kick - Mia Bossi Reese? The MJ is definitely stylish! I'm still debating. I figure once I have the baby, my arms will tone up from carrying him around all the time, so it won't seem so heavy. I got a Not Rational, and the leather is really nice and soft, and it's pretty light, so I'll definitely try that. I've heard the Mia Bossi is pretty light as well (I actually called them to ask, and they said it's one of their lightest.) I may watch for a good deal on one and get one of those as well, since it's not like I'm buying clothes...more channeling of the shopping energy...