Petunia Pickle Bottom Downtown Tote

Petunia Pickle Bottom Downtown Tote Sleepy Seychelles

Petunia has done it again! These new totes are really cute and functional.  This is such an organized, large, comfortable tote bag with many of the qualities that I look for in a good diaper bag.  It might be a little large for everyday use, but if you are packing for multiple kids it might be just what you need.  This particular one is in their glazed fabric which can be easily wiped clean with a wet wipe, but the downside to this type of fabric is that it is prone to color transfer from your darker clothing.

The back of the bag has a good size zipper pocket for things that need to be easily accessible.  I can fit my phone, keys, a pen and lip products in this pocket with room to spare.  The carrying handles are a great length and don't slip off your shoulder easily.  I wish there was hardware at the base of the handles so that they would lay flat, but not too big of a deal.  This bag doesn't have a messenger strap, which is a bummer because I feel like it would be easier to carry that way sometimes. 

The bottom of the bag has good size feet to protect the bag, but if you get a lighter color print like this one, I would still be careful about where it gets set down.

The top closes with a zipper and the two panels fold down nicely when the bag is open.  Having those panels at the top also makes the bag a little more roomy and stuff-able.

The inside is nice and spacious with a hard, rectangular base that keeps it's shape.  There are six good size pockets and I love how they have trimmed them with the patterned material.  It makes the pockets easier to see and it just adds a nice touch.  I also really like how they have an extra zipper pocket on the inside for smaller items that you don't want getting lost in the bag like a pacifier for example. 

Overall, this is a great bag when you need to fit a lot of stuff and still stay organized.  Plus it's shape, size and color options are super cute so it could be used for other things besides just a diaper bag as well.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• large, but with structure
• great organization
• wipe-able fabric
• feet on bottom
• zipper top closure
• handles are good length
• D-rings on sides for stroller attachment
• many color options 

Cons:

• handles don't lay flat
• no cross-body strap
• glazed material is prone to color transfer
• may be a bit large for everyday use