If you’re looking for an unstructured bag with lots of storage to take to the office, check out the OiOi Messenger Diaper Bag in chocolate herringbone. It’s fully featured and a well-disguised diaper bag – Dad wouldn’t complain about carrying it. Let's review the OiOi messenger bag.
Style: Rumpled Librarian in Formless Herringbone
Finding a diaper bag that you can carry to work is a balance. You want something presentable but functional. The OiOi messenger bag in chocolate herringbone tries to strike a compromise but merely ends up being schlumpy.
With all the gorgeous bags OiOi makes, you’d have to be pretty desperate to pick this one. It certainly is understated, but more along the lines of a rumpled librarian than a reserved British executive.
Functionality and Features: Bag Design Keeps You Organized
- Changing pad: Large and cushiony for baby’s comfort. The rolled up design makes it unwilling to lie perfectly flat.
- Bottle holder: Detachable and insulated, with a drawstring around the top. It connects to an anchor inside the bag, so you can always find the bottle.
- Stroller attachments: You can hang the shoulder strap over the stroller handle but the bag may slip down – it did on my stroller.
- Mom’s space: Generous storage space. Two end pockets are very deep and a bit hard to extract items. The open side pocket is convenient for easy access, with a magnetic closure. The clear, removable zippered bag helps you stay organized, or you could use it for dirty baby clothes.
- Interior: The contrasting lining is pretty and makes it easy to find things. The large inside pockets easily fit extra diapers and a spare outfit.
- Fastenings: Combination of Velcro and magnets.
- Bottom: Five metallic feet keep the bag upright.
Manufacturer’s Specifications
- Soft herringbone with green plaid check and trim
- Internal compartment with 3 elasticised pockets
- Outer back pocket for wallets, keys, etc.
- 2 insulated outer side pockets
- Green lining and accessories
- Large padded micro fiber change mat
- Insulated bottle holder
- Zip-top wet purse and hard wipes case
- Satin nickel hardware
- Protective metal feet on base
- Size (inches): 12 high, 17 wide, 6 deep
