We only have two hands!
This flaw is especially obvious in mothers of very small children. Once they become a little - okay, a lot more - self-sufficient, the flaw lingers but becomes less obvious.
The Scoop
Now, I want to be totally upfront and honest here. In my mind, I had two totally conflicting opinions of the HippMAMA. My first thought was, "Wow! That would be a really convenient belt for when I'm walking, grocery shopping, at the park..." and my second thought was, "Hmmm, it looks like a glorified fanny pack." Since I wasn't exactly sure what to make of the tool belt, I HAD to try it out!
The Good
I don't even know where to start here! I definitely can't give you my "bulleted list" like I normally do. When I first received the HippMAMA we were preparing for a long weekend camping and hiking. I threw the HippMAMA in and am so glad I did! I was able to stick a diaper and a travel pack of wipes in the big compartment, my keys on the clip, and my license and cash in one of the small compartments. I had everything I needed! Since the pouches are all removable, I didn't have to carry any extras, either. The sizes of the pouches are just perfect!
When I go to the grocery with all three kids, I hate carrying a purse...especially if I have a full week's worth of shopping to do! I now take the HippMAMA tool belt with me, with just one small pouch attached. When I get to the store, I stick my license and debit card in the pouch and clip on my keys. I'm hands (and purse!) free and purse free!
We had a garage sale last weekend. It was 2 days of 90+ degree weather, sitting out in the super hot sun, baking. I needed a place to put change for my shoppers and also to put the money we received. I was trying to figure out whether we had a box or something to use, and suddenly I got the brilliant idea to use the HippMAMA tool belt! I used the big pouch (the same one I typically use for diapers) for the bills and one of the small ones for quarters. It was PERFECT! The money stayed strapped to me the entire time, so I knew exactly where it was and was able to keep track of it. The velcro held securely even though I was in and out of the pouches about a million times those two days. I think that garage sale day was a perfect time to test the HippMAMA tool belt...and it proved itself!
The Bad
I wish the velcro on the backs of the pouches were just a tad closer to the edges. I feel like, especially on the largest pouch, the corners stick out from my body when I'm wearing the HippMAMA because they aren't secured near the edges.
After I used the HippMAMA for a couple weeks, one of my buckles came off! I wouldn't mention this at all, because when I contacted HippMAMA a replacement was sent the SAME DAY, and because I was assured there had NEVER been a complaint before, but I feel like I have to be honest about this. It looked like somehow the stitching on that particular tool belt had been placed just a little too close to the edge. As I said, it was immediately replaced with a brand new belt!
The Outcome
I LOVE the HippMAMA tool belt! As I said, I wasn't sure at first. I didn't know if I'd love it. I was actually a little concerned that I'd look silly wearing it. (I might...but I don't care!) But I love love love the versatility that comes with having 5 velcro-on pockets! I can use one or more pouches and put them exactly where I need them. It's great for when I am wearing Stinky on my back or for when I'm not. The HippMAMA tool belt is a great belt and you will be glad you have it!
I was given this product at no cost in order to facilitate a review. I was not compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
The Giveaway
5 comments:
Definitely Leopard!
I would pick the orange circles one.
a solid color cant get on her sight as I am having trouble with internet Im in Aruba on vacation sorry
gerri_bolen@msn.com
Because I have a granddaughter due in five weeks I would pick the pink.
carriedust@yahoo.com
Leopard!
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