If you have tried the Baby Bjorn and numerous slings, but loved none of them; than this might be the option for you, the Lillebaby EuroTote. You can now turn your newborn into a handbag. The EuroTote is a generous name for this product. It is really more like a duffle bag with a breathing hole for your kid. This appears to be the most awkward and cumbersome of baby carriers.
Scenario 1: You run into the grocery to get a few things. You turn to look at something causing the baby to hit its feet on the latest chip display. Crash! Then, as you look back to survey the damage, the baby’s head hits the shelf. So now, the baby is wailing, people are looking to see what all the commotion is, and you hear an annoucement on the loud speaker “Clean Up on Aisle 13.” Clumsy maybe, but definitely possible with the design of this carrier.
Scenario 2: You just purchased this new tote. You are so excited to use it for the first time as you head to the mall for a shopping excursion. So the baby is on one shoulder in its duffle bag. Do you put the diaper bag on the other shoulder? If so, it is possible you are wider than the entrance door. You turn your body sidewise, but now the baby is too long for the door. All this preparation and you can’t even enter the mall! I suppose you could make the EuroTote a duffle/diaper bag, but then good luck finding the baby under the diapers, wipes, and wallet.
Finally, this baby carrier is ugly!! I will say that I haven’t actually used this product. I could be completely wrong. Maybe there is something I am not seeing in the looks and functionality. So if any of you snobbers own it, I would love to hear your thoughts. But I really want to what all our readers think. Is the Lillebaby EuroTote Snob or Slob?
Tot Snob note: The Liliebaby EuroTote meets American safety requirements and has passed ASTM Standards. The comments in this article reflect the opinion of the author.