Carried Away

Never have you needed to tote so much gear! We think schlepping baby stuff can be a little less painful—and even kind of fun—with our picks for cutest bags of 2010

Real simple
Our formula for the perfect bag? Take a simple silhouette in an adorable print, then make it reversible and machine washable. Voilà! (Kartwheel Kritter Kram in Lot of Flutter, $50, kartwheel.tv)

Let there be light
“I don’t want to carry one extra ounce, but this tote floats on my arm.”
—Samantha Berg, Staff Photographer (Cinda B Takin’ Care of Business Bag in Ravinia Ivory, $90, cindab.com)

Kitchen sink
“A bag big enough for my twins’ things and mine. Plus, it makes me feel like Mary Poppins!”
—Debbie Klett, National Director of Sales & Business Development (Bananafish Milan Bag, $150, buybuybaby.com)

Less is more
“I can’t keep track of more than one tote! This one works as a purse and a diaper bag.”
—Clary Alward, Managing Editor JJ Cole Collection Theory Bag in Red (small purses included), ($90, jjcolecollections.com)

Size matters
“I’m only 5 feet tall, so giant bags are just too much for me! I like both of these, because they’re compact but still fit everything I need.”
—Abbie Tuller, Editor in Chief (Bella Tunno Wee Whimsy Parent Pod in Brown (left), $50, bellatunno.com. Seat of My Pants Large Tote (right), starts at $35, seatofmypants.etsy.com)

Pocket full o’ granola
“I love this tote for its Earth-friendliness and plethora of pockets.”
—Kendra Smith, Senior Editor (Canopy Verde Dewberry Tote in Natural Solid, $230, canopyverde.com)

Double duty
“I think a diaper bag should work for moms and dads. This messenger is super functional and suits the whole family.”
—Robert Hold, Art Director (Jimeale Diaper Bag in Hunter, $90, jimeale.com)