I am a researcher! I want to know all about something and how good it is BEFORE I buy. When I was creating my baby registry, one of the most necessary (I think!) things was just stumping me! What diaper bag to get?! Jeez, who would have thought that would be the thing I couldn’t figure out!
A while back I posted: ‘Packing a Diaper Bag When You Use Cloth Diapers…You Can Fit More Than You Think!’ It started a big discussion on our Facebook page. I wanted to know what everyone thought was the best bag to use. Some like to keep it small and some go BIG. I’m not a ‘take only the absolute necessities’ kind of girl myself, so I find I need a decent amount of space to fit all my stuff!
Janina Ma, Founder and CEO of My Chickadee, contacted me because she wanted to be able to share her diaper bag with All About Cloth Diapers readers. I did receive the bag for free, however this review is my honest opinion.
From the start, Janina was wonderful to work with. She has been so easy to communicate with and really just wants to make using cloth diapers and babywearing easier for all of us moms by providing great bags that really do fit everything perfectly!
I have two other high quality diaper bags that I used before getting the My Chickadee. I honestly was a little on the fence about the patterns. I wasn’t sure any of them were quite me. Let me tell you… I was in love with this bag from the moment I took it out of the box. The photos don’t do the bag or the pattern justice. I seriously think it is the perfect summer pattern! My Chickadee introduces new patterns and colors throughout the year. No joke, my husband even commented on what a nice bag it was. And he doesn’t notice or mention anything about my purses or bags usually.
First thing I really like about this bag is its size. It’s big without being BIG! It measures 14”x12” with a 7” gusseted bottom. I can fit 4 diaper changes, wetbag, changing pad, wipes, spray, bottle/sippy, water, change of clothes, travel food AND my wallet, cell and keys. Best part is it doesn’t look like the bag is going to explode.
Next thing I love are the separate compartments. There is a zippered closed section in the middle of the bag that creates two sections for easy organization. I stored all my important personal stuff in there and didn’t worry about losing it because it was always zippered. The compartments allow you to use the bag with 2 kids and totally separate their stuff so you know what goes with who.
Or you can separate the wetbag and changing pad away from other items and just keep the rest on the other side. Since I only have one baby, that’s what I did and it made it VERY easy to find everything. My parents and husband didn’t have to tear the whole bag apart looking for one thing now, they could just see it when they looked in!
One other thing that totally sets this bag apart from other diaper bags available on the market…the changing pad! Seriously, this pad is the nicest one I have ever seen. It folds back up neatly and has its own closures. It is made of a soft leatherette material that is VERY easy to clean. And, of course, the other side is made of fabric that matches your bag. Also available is a matching large wet bag! Love that! I’m not going to lie, I am not amazing at coordinating things, but that doesn’t mean I don’t want them to be! Here, it all looks good together.
My Chickadee is very conscious of being green and safe for baby. It’s run by a mom of three after all! All of their products comply with CPSIA standards and are Lead, BPA & Phthalate free.
I’ve washed my wetbag a few times (hang to dry) and it still looks great! I haven’t had to clean the actual bag yet, but it’s always better to spot treat when you can (I think it helps to keep a bag newer longer). It is machine washable though, so don’t worry about stains or spills!
I am so glad the Janina contacted All About Cloth Diapers with her product. I have packed up my other diaper bags and plan to use this one all summer long! This is a boutique quality bag without the boutique price! My Chickadee Designs also offers free shipping in the US. Janina has been kind enough to offer All About Cloth Diapers readers 10% off in their My Chickadee shop. Use code allaboutclothdiapers .
Finally, Janina and My Chickadee Designs is also generously doing an amazing giveaway of one Carryall bag, winner chooses the pattern! You don’t want to miss this!
Congrats! Holly P. was the winner!
Thistle blueberry is pretty. This bag has sooooo much that I love. The only thing I think I’d like in a diaper bag that it doesn’t have is backpack straps for walking around
Blooms coral. For some diapers my wrap and food
I love the Thistle Latte. Pockets! You can never have enough!
I would love the kaleidoscope teal :) a diaper bag for me has to be big enough for my cloth diapers and washable!
Kaleidoscope Teal
I love the Kaleidoscope Teal for my boy, but they are all great and really neutral. Hubby wouldn’t even mind carrying this! One improvement I’d like to see in a diaper bag is the overall structure for sturdiness. All the ones I have found, just seem to flop and fall in on themselves, but that doesn’t seem to be happening with these. I really don’t see any room for improvement with this bad. It looks amazing, like a dream come to life!
The chickadee divided carryall. I have twins and can never get enough storage!!
They are all so cute! I love the carryall, but I can’t decide what print is my favorite. I like a diaper bag that just has enough room in it!
I looked at all the prints and I actually prefer the Kaleidoscope teal best, the one pictured in this post. It’s classy and professional, yes interesting with a pop of color.
I’d like a bag with lots of zippered pocket inside and pockets outside to keep sippy cups in.
Chickadee Divided Carryall, Blooms – Coral for my daughter-in-law.
I would get the thistle blueberry, so pretty! I pretty much love everything about it, looks like they’ve thought of everything! It’s funny, today I took my LO to her 2 month follow up and was thinking while I was there that I need a more practical diaper bag. Mine is just one big open bag with no compartments which means I have to tear it apart every time I look for something…annoying. Thanks for sharing this product.
I love the Thistle Latte. I love a gusseted bag that can stand on it’s own. It also needs to be washable!
CHICKADEE DIVIDED CARRYALL in Kaleidoscope Teal
I like a lot of smaller pockets to sort stuff in, so I won’t have to dig through the bag when I look for a certain thing.
I would get the Carryall, Thistle_latte…so cute!
I think this would be an awesome diaper bag! I’ve been searching for one that I could use for both of my boys ! I like the kelidiscope teal the best but they all look adorable especially for a mom in a houseful of little boys!
I like the idea of the crossbody + a wetbag or two or three. We have a messenger stlyle bag that never gets used and a “daddy” backpack that carries everthing… it’s got hidden pockets for outings, and lots of places to organize diapers, accessories, toys, sunblock, etc.
I like all the colors but I would probably do one of the more boyish colors. I like that I can pack until my hearts’ content with that bag! It would be perfect for when we are out longer :)
I like the divided carryall in Kaleidoscope-Teal. I love that the wet bag can fit on one side and not be thrown on top of everything else.
Love the divided carryall…all the patterns are so cute and bright! And, you could definitely carry it after babies are grown too.
I would choose the divided carry all in kaleidoscope teal. I have two boys and a surprise due next month and need lots of room to carry everyone’s belongings. The pockets are amazing. I like a place to keep my things separate from theirs.
I like Thistle Latte or klaidoscope teal in the carryall. I like bags with plenty of pockets to put other little things, so they don’t get lost but also like them spacious enough for a days worth of diapers and clothes.
coral carryall! Love love summer colors!I’m an over packer so I definitely need a large bag!
I love the carryall in blueberry! Wonderful bag!
I would get Blooms-Coral Carryall. I love the compartments and the accessories!
I’d get the carryall but I’d prefer a purple fabric. Only because it’s my favorite color. :) looks like a great bag. I’d also love pockets that are insulated for carrying breast milk or a bag big enough for my pump.
The carryall looks awesome. Best features are lots and lots and lots of pockets!
I love the blue thistle design! It could maybe use outside side pockets for easy access to bottles or cups?
I think, ok actually, I know I am an over packer with my cloth. Maybe it’s the lack of space with the size or no compartments, I’m not sure!! So looking at the Carryall, I can actually visualize a new game plan! I love both coral and teal kaleidoscope patterns and the matching pad and wet bag! How awesome! I’m thinking it’s time to try something new, and this may just be it!
I like the Thistle Latte carryall. I haven’t yet needed a diaper bag (soon!) but I imagine pockets are useful :)
Pockets pockets pockets, and how easily it organizes is huge to me. I like my diaper bag similar to a military wall locker with everything having an exact place. Literally irks me of its not in its dress right dress spot or if things have been used and not teplaced.
I have such a problem with diaper bags. It is either too small to fit cloth diapers and clothes for both littles or can’t find one we like. Thx! I’m going to check these out!!
I love these bags! My sister just got one and I almost stole it from her! I’m hoping I can convince my husband I need it now!
That’s awesome Collette! There is a discount code in the post ;)
I have never actually thought about what would make an amazing diaper bag. I figured they were all pretty much the same unless you shell out big bucks. With my (disposable wearing) daughter I used any bag I could grab on the way out the door. That usually resulted in a backpack or whatever cheap thing I picked up for the outer design.
After seeing the designs on the My Chickadee site, I can’t get over how awesome the thistle-latte changing clutch is for short trips and the kaleidoscope-teal carry-all is for everything else (or as a personal bag after the kids hit the toddler years).
I love all the designs.
I like the thistle blueberry although I don’t know if my husband would like carrying it! The design seems well thought out. Love the idea of the center pocket. I would like a backpack design.
I love the kaleidoscope teal design.
I love the thistle latte. I love the compartments
I’d take the carry-all in thistle latte. I love pockets! Pocket for a sippy, my keys, phone, etc
I love the kalidescope coral pattern, this is a very well thought out bag and I love that it is machine washable!!
It is a hard decision, but I think I’d go with Thistle Blue.
This would be great with my two kiddos
Wow,this bag is so well thought out. Would be easy to carry whilst babywearing too :-)
I’d go the carry all in Thistle Latte.
I like the carryall in thistle latte :D i love lots of pockets to keep things separate so I can carry a lot of things and still be organized!
I would choose kaleidoscope in teal. I like pockets for dividing. Light weight, and easy access and cleaning.
This would work perfectly for my sister and her two kids!!
I like the Kaleidoscope Teal and LOVE the separate compartments! The dividers makes it so much easier to find your stuff!
I would get the carryall in thistle latte! Such a great bag for cloth diapering! :)
Chickadee divided carryall in thistle is my favorite. I love all the compartments and I would love to buy a wetbag as well!
I would definitely choose the Divided Carryall, but I’m having a hard time picking a color! I love the Kaleidoscope pattern, but can’t decide between the coral & tturquoise. They’re both beautiful!
I like the thistle latte pattern. The functionality of this diaper bag seems so convenient & simplistic! I have a regular diaper bag now that never meets the needs I have for cd’ing! I would love to use this diaper bag just for the convenience of the changing pad!! I really like the matching wet bag too!!
I would love to see a wallet attached to the inside of the diaper bag that pulls out.
I would get the kaleidescope teal carryall. This would be the perfect bag to tote around with my two cloth diapering kiddos! :)
I like kaleidescope late.. I love the fact it has the seperate departments and the matching wetbag, adorable.
I like the large wet bag in kaleidoscope teal.
I love bags with easy access outside pockets and closed, separation
Pockets or dividers inside the bag.
I would get the kaleidescope teal carryall. I love pockets inside and out!
I like the divided carryall in kaleidoscope teal. In a great diaper bag, I would look for lots of pockets, possibly an insulated pocket, and washable fabric.
I look for big enough to hold 2 kids worth of cloth diapers but not looking like a duffle bag! and some small pockets for the little stuff that you end up digging for!
I would probably choose the thistle blueberry
I love the thistle-latte. It looks very whether and pretty. For a diaper bag I want something big, roomy, well made and affordable. :)
I like the Thistle Latte print!!! As for what I like in I diaper bag…..space lots and lots of space!!!! I’m a classic over packer. So if there isn’t enough room for everything I moving on to the next bag!!! I also like lots of pockets to keep things like food and snacks separate from things like rash creams sunblock and bug spray!!! A bag can never have too many pockets!!!!
Love the divided carryall in kaleidoscope- teal. This bag looks awesome. I love for things to have there on place.
I have been searching for a good cloth diaper bag that didn’t break the bank. This looks perfect!
just getting into cloth diapers with my newborn, curious about a good diaper bag.
Ooh the carryall looks amazing. I like the teal.
My boys are 8 years apart. Would love a diaper bag to carry everything!
I like the Kaleidoscope- Teal pattern. I like a diaper bag that has outside pockets for cell phone, keys, and wallet. I don’t like to dig around in the bag or try and get into interior pockets to quickly retrieve this stuff.
I would choose the kaleidoscope teal pattern for the divided carryall. I love that there are separate compartments in this diaper bag! That’s one thing I feel is a necessity so that things don’t get all jumbled around. Different strap options might be nice too!
I really like the divided bag in the thistle latte pattern. I might have to have this bag!
Thistle latte divided carry all. I love a bag with room and pockets. A fluffy changing pad is nice. I only with this bad had backpack straps too.
The teal carry all ! Its suoer cute
The divided carryall looks wonderful. Love the thistle latte pattern. I never did find a good diaper bag with my first one with cloth diapers. Pregnant again and hunting for a new one. Love machine washable bags. My last one wasn’t and I felt like it just got so dirty. Not what you want when you are carrying baby food and bottles around. Want something that can get clean.
I love the teal kaleidoscope carry all! I really am always on the hunt for a bag big enough to carry diapers and my stuff without looking like I carry too much. I also like a bag that doesn’t look like it’s just for baby.
I would like to see a changing pad that can attach to the bag and not fall out or take up extra space.
I really like the thistle carry all. I’m not really a bag person or a purse person but obviously need to carry with my little wearing diapers. I like to carry ONE bag that I can put diapers and all the changing necessities as well as my wallet, phone, camera, drink in. Dividing pockets are a necessity!!!
I love the Kaleidoscope in teal. For me the most important thing in bags is to have lots of pockets or dividers, that way everything can stay organized and be very easy to get to quickly!
I like the kaleidoscope teal carry all. I will soon have two in diapers soon definitely need LOTS of space!
I like the Blooms-Coral print. In a diaper bag, I love pockets everywhere!!!!
I love the thistle latte pattern. I need a diaper bag that is a decent size as I tend to over pack, although I’m really trying to improve upon this! I like the two different sections, and I really like having pockets in a diaper bag that helps keep things organized.
Looks like a great diaper bag!!!
I love that the bag is divided. Makes keeping things in a large bag much easier! My favorite pattern is the Kaleidoscope Teal!
I need a bag with a lot of space, I have 2 children so I pack for 2, lots of pockets or compartments and cute, regular diaper bags usually fall of shoulder, so if it is a messenger or backpack even better, oh! and it also needs to be affordable.
Divided carryall in Thistelatte. A key fob thing to clip car keys to would be nice too!
Kaleidoscope teal! I so need a comfortably large, cloth diaper friendly bag!
I’m thinking the Kaleidoscope Coral… but it’s so hard to choose!
Thistle Blueberry is my favourite print (in a divided carryall). I like a few pockets to store things, then lots of space for my fluff!
I would choose the carry all in the kaleidascope latte, and as far as features, I’d like to see a messenger style bag
I would love the divided carryall bag! Diaper bags with lots of compartments and pockets always work best for me! (Plus, my favorite fabric right now is chevron)
Im expecting my first and have been searching for a bag!! I love this blog and can’t wait to check out chickadee. Love ask the patterns and styler of this bag!!
I like the Thistle-Latte print carry all. While I am a minimalist, when it comes to baby, you can never have too much with you. About the time you think you’re only going to be gone an hour, baby either has wardrobe malfunctions, sudden pukies, or you run into an old friend and an hour turns to four. And packing for a day with a conventional bag means two bags.
I like the kaleidoscope teal bag. And I want something that’s truly functional while being cute at the same time. :)
This bag seems great! I would love to win one.
I really like the Thistle blueberry pattern. I have been looking for a good diaper bag since we decided to cloth diaper our now 3 month old son a few weeks before he was born. This looks like a great bag that caters to cloth diapering Moms… the included wet bag has won me over for sure!
I would get the carryall in grey and teal kaleidoscope. What I look for most in a diaper bag are compartments that are easy to access and external pockets for mom stuff such as cell and keys.
Oh definitely need a big bag for cloth! I always over pack.for my day and there’s never enough room :-(
I like the blooms coral version of the CHICKADEE DIVIDED CARRYALL.
I’d love too see this sort of thing in a napsac. Some times it just seems more practical for certain outings..
I like the carryall in coral blooms! I like to see lots of pockets in a diaper bag for organization.
I love the teal Kaleidoscope pattern! So cute! Features that I look for are nice and big, easy to clean, and compartments and pockets so I can organize everything!
I love the Thistle-Latte! It would be awesome to have a bag big enough for 2, with 1 in cloth diapers and not feel like it’s going tobexplode. I definitely like the seperated compartments, makes being organized easier.
I really like the Kaleidoscope Coral. I like tgat it’s not obviously a diaper bag. The different compartments are great.
I’d pick either the Thistle-Latte or the Kaleidoscope-Coral! I love that it’s washable and big enough for cloth diapers!
I love a bag that has plenty of room and organization! I really love the Kaleidoscope-
Teal and the Thistle-Latte divided caryall :)
This bag looks great! I look for a bag that is wide enough, and has lots of pockets, so everything doesn’t end up piled on top of itself. I love the divided carryall in the thistle latte, and blooms coral prints.
This bag looks awesome!!! I’m always trying to figure out how to pack my bag right.
Love the teal kaleidoscope carryall! I need 2 diaper bags for my brood, this one looks nice and compact but roomy :)
The Kaleidoscope-Teal is my favorite! Love the roominess without the huge bulky bag!
The bag looks well made i would love to try it . I would take it everwhere and i would choose the Thistle-Latte print. I need a diaper bag that has more compartments for cloth diapering mamas and this would work for us. Thank you for the giveaway . (:
I would pick the Kaleidoscope- Coral print. I look for a diaper bag with plenty of pockets and compartments that is easy to wipe clean.
I love the thistle prints in the carryall bag!
I would pick the carryall in blueberry thistle :) I’m in need of this bag!
carryall-blooms_coral
I would love love love the divided carry all bag. It looks beautiful! I love a diaper bag that has a changing pad as well as lots of storage space. :-)
I need pockets and space! The carryall looks awesome!
I’d pick the divided carry all in coral :)
And I’m looking for space enough to carry what I need without being overly bulky. Love these bags and is awesome you are doing a giveaway!
I would pick the chickadee divided carry all. I love a diaper bag with lots of pockets and lots of space
Thank you for writing this! I’ve been looking into a perfect cloth diaper-friendly bag. Would love to win this!
I think the changing clutch is awesome!
I love the chickadee divided carryall!
I like the divided in kaleidoscope. I’d like to see a bag with built in changing pad and accompany wetbag.
Awesomeness! Hope I win the bag, looks great :)
I think I’d pick the Kaleidoscope-Coral print. I love a bag with a big room main compartment and several smaller inside pockets. That way I can put the small items in the pockets and big items that won’t get lost in the main compartment!
I like the carryall in kaleidoscope blue. I really need lots of compartments and and good heavy duty straps that don’t dig into your shoulder while trying to carry baby too!
I love the carryall, but I think I would go with the changing clutch. I have one and love it, but cloth diapers don’t fit in it very well…this one looks much more roomy!
Divided Carry all is nice!I like the Thishle Latte
This would be perfect for our baby boy who is due August 7th. We are cloth diapering for the first time, though this is our third baby. We had planned on just using our diaper bag from my second child, but one like this would be perfect to help us organize our cloth diapers, and it would be so nice to have a nice new diaper bag for our little boy. The thistle-latte is a beautiful pattern.
in kaledascope- teal…
I like the thistle latte carry all. Although I really like the changing clutches too. Now that I wear my baby on my back I need to switch from my backpack and these look really cute without being cutesy. Does that make sense?
i would love to win one!
I love the carryall design.
I’d get the divided carryall in Kaleidoscope, Coral!
The carryall would be perfect. I love the separate compartments and the zipper is a must. I am also loving the snack bags.
Love the divided carryall- the long straps and how roomy it is make it a perfect diaper bag!!
I am trying to find a new diaper bag for our second baby coming in a couple months and having a hard time finding one I like. This would be great!
I like the Thistle-Blueberry carryall for my 2 little boys, one of whom is due in September. They’ll both be in cloth diapers – compartments are going to be key!
Def the carry all.having a 4 yr old and another on the way, I need all the space I can get.
I am a total overpacker. I take enough stuff for 2 kids when I only have 1 baby. I would much rather have to much stuff than get caught in a situation in which I didn’t have something! I am about to have another baby so I desperately need a bigger bag for all their stuff! I love the coral carryall. I think the bag would keep me better organized!
I love the teal carry all! I look for bags that are machine washable. We have 2 in cloth and I can never seem to keep the diaper bag clean. Most bags are not washing machine safe and our boys have destroyed more than I care to remember!
The carryall! I love having a diaper bag that can carry all of babies stuff and my phone wallet and keys because in reallity who wants to carry around a diaper bag and a purse?
kaleidoscope teal! i have a lands end bag and it was soooooooo much better than the cheapo i got at my shower, but it’s short and long so most of the time the stuff i need (which tends to be bulky) kinda mushrooms out the top… it’s kinda pointless. i’d love large compartments and a long adjustable strap so i can cross-body it or not, small compartment on the outside for my stuff :)
The divided carryall seems to take the cake for me. I like to have everything organized and in its own space. I do think they should consider a backpack version though. I have a PPB that I love for that very feature. But I love large compartments and anything that enhances the cloth diaper experience will help #makeclothmainstream. :)
She is very open to suggestions! I’m sure it might be something they consider as the business takes off more Tammie! Thanks for sharing!
My favorite carryall print is the kaleidoscope teal. I love the fact that it is fairly light weight and Complies with CPSIA standards; Lead, BPA & Phthalate free
The current bag I use isn’t machine washable, so I love this fact. Also, I love the color of the one you reviewed.
I love the divided carry all in kaleidoscope coral. I need something big enough for two in cloth.
I’m always torn between being able to carry a small bag of necessities or taking the whole kit and caboodle to be Red Cross ready. Lol
LOL! Emily too funny and so true!
Love the divided carryall. I really like to have outside pockets, at least one inside pocket and enough room to easily carry a bunch of stuff!! This bag looks great!
I like the divided carryall. I love blues and greens, but I’m not sure I saw a pattern I loved. I have three kids and am hoping for more, so I definitely need a bad with space and pockets to keep things organized. I do like outer pockets for keeping sippy cups within easy reach. Also, I
am toying with a diaper backpack because I’m always feeling uneven with a heavy bag.
I would pick the Thistle Latte Divided Carryall. I am due with my 2nd baby in a few months. Since I will still be cloth diapering my toddler then, I need a diaper bag that is spacious, easy to organize, and easy to clean!
I think I’d like the divided carryall…from your review it seems like exactly what I’m looking for!
The divided carryall in teal…um I can’t remember the pattern (mobile here)…the first of the teal patterns. I need lots of compartments! Cloth diapers take lots of space!
The carryall looks amazing. I love the divided main compartment. That is what my current bag is missing. I would choose the teal. Beautiful.
Thinking that a diaper bag like the divided carryall would be wonderful, separating the necessary items for easier organization.
I’m really liking the teal kaleidoscope pattern! I am desperately in search of a diaper bag that has pockets and dividers to organize my life! I put so much time in to my diaper bag right now, and as soon as someone else goes in it, all the organization is gone because there isn’t obvious divisions for things… I need organization!!! :)
Thistle blueberry. I’ve only ever used a 1-pocked bag (no good!) and a backpack (works well in some ways and not at all in others). I’d love to try out a carryall bag! Multiple pockets are a must; as is being able to hold cloth diapers. A place to put snacks is a must for us.
I am such an overpacker. I may be a girl, but I abide by the Boy Scouts’ whole “Be Prepared” thing. You should see me pack for a vacation. ;) I need space in a diaper bag. Lots of it! It needs to have pockets/compartments to keep everything organized. And it needs to be easy to clean. Oh, and I also want it to look fashionable (hey, I’m shallow like that). Those are my requirements. And if it’s a reasonable price, that’s even better.
Tanya! Love your response! Thanks for posting :)
Love the carryall in kaleidoscope blue color. Enough compartments and room for all the stuff.
I soooo need a better diaper bag!
Would love a diaper bag that would work with cloth diapering 2 boys!
This looks like an awesome bag!