Newlie Co Gail Satchel

I see more and more parents turning to the higher end, more stylish options when it comes to baby products, especially diaper bags. When I received the Newlie Co. Gail Satchel, I instantly fell in love with the color and style. I hadn’t used a satchel style diaper bag before so I was entering new, exciting territory and it fits my love for non-traditional diaper bags perfectly.

The Gail Satchel looks nothing like a diaper bag, in fact it looks more like a high-end leather purse so you would never guess that inside there are more diapers and kid snacks than other normal purse related items. I also wouldn’t call myself stylish AT ALL, but I’m pretty sure carrying this diaper bag ups my level and I have received many compliments on it. The faux leather bag comes in two colors, black or sandalwood, I picked sandalwood because IT IS GORGEOUS, and although it will fit into any season I can picture it being so beautiful alongside all the maroons and mustards of the Fall season.

One of the style features that grabbed me is the turn lock flap closure, it’s not often you find a diaper bag with that kind of detail. Under the flap, there are 3 main pockets-two of which have other various pockets inside. The large middle pocket is zippered which is where I keep my mom essentials: umbrella, wallet, hand sanitizer, mints…basically all the items I don’t want my kids getting into. It could really fit a whole lot more. The other 2 pockets on either side of the zippered pocket are open, but I haven’t had any issues with anything falling out because they are deep. 

Both pockets have a bottle/sippy cup sleeve which is great because each kid gets their own pocket! The front open pocket has 2 slide-in pockets as well as a large zippered insulated pocket. I was asked if the insulated pocket would fit an epi-pen, and the answer was absolutely, it would be perfect for something such as that or even snacks that you want kept insulated. The back open pocket is where the included changing pad is kept which is clipped in to its own little space, and this is where I keep diapers and wipes for my youngest as well. There is a small zippered pocket on the back of the bag which could fit a wallet and keys, or candy…you could fit a secret stash of candy there. There is also a key clip on the inside on the bag which keeps my key safe and not buried, always a great feature to have in a diaper bag.

I really love diaper bags that have multiple uses and can be worn different ways. The Gail can be worn as a shoulder bag, on the arm, or crossbody with the included strap. I find that I wear the bag on my shoulder most often but will occasionally wear it cross body. I do feel that if the diaper bag is too full, wearing it crossbody may feel a little awkward since it is a fairly large bag, but I love it for when I am out with only one child. The strap also gives it a cute stylish look if you keep it attached while wearing it as a shoulder bag.

Newlie Co. does sell their stroller straps separately, but the Gail Satchel comes with a large change pad and the strap to wear it crossbody. I have also used the included strap to hang over the grocery cart handle or stroller, so it is still a convenient diaper bag even without stroller straps.

The Newlie Co. Gail Satchel diaper bag is truly a beautiful bag, as are their other designer bags and the best part is that they do not come at a designer price. Newlie Co. diaper bags and accessories can be purchased online at their store HERE, or on Amazon, Buy Buy Baby, Pish Posh Baby, among others, and you can find stores in your area by visiting the website HERE.

I received this diaper bag in exchange for a review. All opinions and ideas expressed are my own.

xo - Michelle