Celebrating Moms #28: Baby Star Rock the Tote Review and Giveaway

Since becoming a Mom, I find that I carry a diaper bag/tote bag more than I do my own purse. This means that I not only need it to be a convenient size (not too large, not too small), but also for it to be stylish as well. That's why I was thrilled when I came across Baby Star and their line of Totes from the Rock the Tote collection!

Dana Bach Johnson started the Company in the Fall of 2004. Her purpose was to make her 'new little star shine'. Between Dana's background in advertising and her husband Bo's in marketing, they developed products that blended cool, hip designs with ultra soft textures, as well as baby tested and parent approved. It is their belief that a baby star is born every day. They are dedicated to providing baby apparel and accessories for the design-savvy parent and the texture-loving child.

Baby star is a baby apparel and accessories company that creates products for the design-savvy parent and the texture-loving child. Born out of the desire to balance style and functionality, baby star strives to create essential items for both baby and parent in a clean, simple and modern way. All of baby star's products are made out of combinations of 100% cotton and formaldehyde-free fabrics, making them safe for baby and the environment. Baby star believes in responsibility, sustainability and creating safe products for children.

Browsing their website, I had the opportunity to not only learn more about the products they sell, but also who they are as a company. I was immediately impressed and couldn't have been happier to find a company who has baby, parent and the environment in mind as they create each and every product.

I couldn't have been happier when I learned I was going to have the chance to review a tote from their Rock the Tote collection. They have an amazing selection to choose from...there is definitely something for everyone! I was sent a Tote with the Daisy Chain print and love it!

When it arrived I couldn't wait to check it out. I was more than pleased and everything about it definitely exceeded any expectations I had! Between the stylish design, functionality, and size...I have found this to be my new favorite diaper bag/purse/computer bag/etc.

My first impression was how nice the size is. At 18" wide and 15" tall it's not too big, and not too small. It's perfect for carrying my laptop with me, as well as for diapers, wipes, spare clothes, small toys, my wallet, and more! It has a lot of room and on the inside, features a wide zipper pocket on one side and two open pockets on the other. I really appreciate the magnetic closure on the top. This makes it easy to open and close no matter where we are.

As you can see, there's still plenty of room, even with diapers, wipes, toys, etc. in it already!

I love the Daisy Chain design too. It definitely suits my personality and taste. Baby Star definitely had the modern Mom and Dad in mind when creating their Rock the Tote collection! The BPA-free and phthalate-free laminate material is great. It's not only sleek looking, but is very easy to keep clean. I could definitely see this working great as a beach bag for us this summer!

It came with a very nice changing pad that matched the diaper bag, as well as a green signature Baby Star wipes case that is also BPA-Free. I keep these items in the bag wherever we go...what mom of young children doesn't need these things?!

The Baby Star tote from their Rock the Tote collection is definitely everything a parent needs and more. It's a great size, made with safety in mind, stylish, and functional. The quality is amazing and I love that it can be used for many different things. Whether it's as a diaper bag, computer bag, beach bag, or something else...I would highly recommend Baby Star to anyone I know. Their Totes would definitely make a fantastic gift idea for Mother's Day too!

Buy It: You can purchase the Baby Star Daisy Chain Tote for $88 on the Baby Star website. They have a button on their homepage with fabulous Weekly Specials you'll want to be sure to check out. Also, be sure to enter your e-mail address at the bottom of their homepage for a chance to win a Baby Star tote.

Coupon Code: At checkout, use coupon code star20, and get 20% off retail. Offer expires 12/31/10.

Win It: Baby Star is giving one lucky reader a Rock the Tote of their very own!

To enter, visit Baby Star and leave a comment letting me know your favorite item that they sell.

Extra Entries: (only valid after the required entry has been completed)

1. For TWO extra entries, subscribe to A Mom's Balancing Act via e-mail (easily found along the side column). Be sure to leave TWO comments so that both entries can be counted.

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This giveaway will end May 20th and is open to the US Only!

**The products for this giveaway and review were provided at no cost by Baby Star. This was not a paid post and my honest opinions have been given. Others experiences and opinions may differ from my own.**