Ju Ju Be Minibe

Ju Ju Be Minibe in Stargyle

This is a fun little backpack that can be worn by mom, or even as a toddler backpack.  After using it, I think it is a little small to be worn by myself, but I know some moms who really don't want a large backpack and this works well for them.  There is not much to it, but it does have some nice features.

The backpack straps themselves are made out of a nice cushy material, but they are not as thick as  the other Ju Ju Be backpack straps.  I think that they didn't want the straps to be too big for little kids to use this as their bag.  The back has a nice breathable mesh material that is really comfortable against your back.  The handle on the bag is just a thin piece of material and if the bag is super full it feels like the handle will rip when you pick it up.  I love that there is a grab handle, but it could be a little more sturdy:)

There is one magnetic snap pocket on the outside that is pretty deep.  For size reference, you could fit a full size wallet in this pocket.  I wish there were side bottle pockets on the bag and I know they have an older version of this bag that has bottle pockets, so I'm not sure why they decided to get rid of them.  

My favorite part about this bag is the ability to open it all the way, but there are gussets on the sides that keep everything from falling out!  Super smart!

This bag only has one long zippered pocket on the back and other than that there is no internal organization.  It would be nice if there were more pockets, but if this is being used by a child it probably isn't that big of a deal.

The bottom of the bag has no kind of protection, or hard bottom.  It feels thin like the rest of the bag.

I love that it has the strong metal hardware with the Ju Ju Be bling:)  It just feels nice and it feels like it will last.

Overall it is a cute little bag and I think it would make a great toddler backpack.  If it is meant for mommy, I think some bottle pockets, internal pockets and thicker straps would make the bag more realistic to carry as a diaper bag.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• machine washable
• metal hardware
• Zips open all the way with gussets
• big open space
• comfortable straps and mesh back

Cons:

• thin grab handle
• no side pockets
• no internal organization
• no protection on the bottom