It’s so fun to be a mom in this day and age. The maternity clothes are more stylish than ever, the books on parenting are so much more informational than they ever were, and just the excitement of bringing home a baby seems to ignite a huge party from showers to storks in the yard.  Even baby accessories are being marketed as a fashion statement for the modern mom of today.

Charlotte, from StorkCalling, mentions that women have really changed the way they view mommyhood in terms of functional baby products.

"Modern mothers are looking for fabrics and accessories that showcase
the baby and the momma, avoiding the strict utilitarian methods we tend
to associate with Moms."

She goes on to say that while the majority of moms don’t usually indulge in designer baby goods, the market is starting to cater to products that offer more affordable, functional and fashionable items on a designer level.

Farah, at She Finds Mom, boasts that Chic Tots products are just that, they are "stylish, functional, and mom-inspired." Chic Tots realized that when it came to baby products, style and function were not in accord, "functional products lacked style and fashionable products weren’t practical." They have developed some cool solutions that are "functional, comfortable and versatile without sacrificing the ‘chic-factor’." One of those items is the Chic & Carry Wristlet.

I wish I had this when my kids were still in diapers.  What a fashionable way to carry just a few diapers and wipes for those quick trips out that don’t warrant the full diaper bag. Heather, at Swanky Moms, just loves the idea of a smaller bag too.  She thought the "Royal Heinie" diaper purse was a clever idea as soon as she saw the name. She’s tried it and raves about the interior wipe dispenser and great color combinations and patterns.

When I think of all the suffering I went through as a mom without access to all the cool items that are on the market today, I can’t even begin to imagine how I got by. At least by the time my girls are ready to start their families I’ll be able to encourage them to maintain chic and style at a functional and affordable level.