We got 2 of these for our twins b/c we loved the patterns, size, and price. However, within a few weeks of using them, they got gross brown mold between the liner and the outside. You can't clean it, so the bag gets permanently ruined. We tried hard to keep them clean and dry, but the mold quickly grew over all the seams and has spread to over half of the bags, so we have to throw them out. These bags would probably be fine if you only used dry goods in them, but any kind of moisture (like from an ice pack, leaky container, or condensation from a bottle) will ruin them, even if you try to keep them dry between uses.
We are pretty disappointed and won't be buying anything from Sugarbooger anytime soon.
I am very disappointed in this lunch bag. I bought it for my daughter and after only one month of school it has molded between the outside and the insulation inside. I will never purchase another product from sugarbooger again!!!
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This is the most adorable, excellent little lunch sackexcept for the mold that has appeared between the lamination and fabric. Similar reviews indicate this is a common problem for this item. BUMMER! I will hate throwing it out. I will also hate having to buy a new one...and needless to say, it will be a different brand.
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As other reviews have stated, this bag molds relatively quickly, and there is nothing you can do about it. The only moisture in the bag is as others have said: an icepack a couple times, storing the items in the refrigerator, or putting a slighly wet container from the dish drainer in the bag. I air it out, but the issue has gotten worse.
It is really too bad as the bag is a great size, and has no zipper to break, just a hook-and-loop strip. I have written to the company, and I will update my review if I get a response, but in the meantime, I cannot recommend this bag.
ETA: The company wrote back to me, but seemed to think that the mold was a completely normal issue, even under the conditions mentioned. They sent me a replacement bag (which was nice), but weren't very gracious about it, especially considering that I did not ask for the replacement bag, only questioned if the mold was something that they were aware of and were working on.
As the company themselves seem to think it is normal, and not something they are trying to fix, I would have to say I cannot recommend this bag. It is really too bad as the size and ease of cleaning and opening for little hands is great.
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I purchased the Sugarbooger Peace/Love Lunch Sack for my 6th grader for Christmas and we just love it. The bag is more than big enough for a decent sized lunch and is very well made. The pattern is adorable, plus the large name tag window on the inside flap gave my daughter room to make her tag creative and unique. The long velcro strip keeps it snuggly closed, unlike others I've had with only an inch wide piece that had to frequently be resealed because it would open quite easily.
There have been several complaints about mold issues and I have a personal story to relay. One Friday I packed a lunch-sized applesauce container in the sack, at some point before lunch one of the kids accidentally stepped on the sack and the applesauce container exploded inside. It wasn't until Sunday evening that I found out what had happened and during that time the applesauce had had time to seep through the seams and was absorbed into the fabric leaving a large ugly discoloration in the lower section of the bag. Although there was a mess inside the bag nothing leaked out into my daughters backpack, which was a huge relief and an indication of its quality design and construction. I did however think it was ruined but decided before I chucked it into the rubbish bin I'd give it a run through the washing machine. I turned the sack inside out, used oxiclean, fragrance free detergent and ran it through a normal warm cycle then let it air dry overnight. When I turned it right side out the next morning it was like new! There wasn't a hint of the stain left and no smell... it was clean as a whistle. I haven't had any mold in all the time we've had it but if I did I'd throw it in the washer again and add a bit of bleach to the water.
Our society today is to quick to throw items away when with a little bit of effort they can still be useful and effective. Goodness knows my kids would have lost half of their stuffed animals if I had adhered to the surface wash only instructions, a quick "bath" in the washer, a spin dry and the toy was back in their arms. Happily this wonderful lunch bag came through the wash good as new. As they say, "Nothing ventured, nothing gained." After all the worse that could happen is it doesn't work and you'd be forced to throw it away, but at least you tried. I have recommended the Sugarbooger sack to other parents and friends, my son has already requested the skull patten lunch bag for next year. :D
The costume looks nothing like the photo. The head smells horrible and it wouldn't even fit a six month old head. The tutu part if the costume is very itchy and whoever made it must know nothing about babies. I would not recommend this to a friend or anyone I know.
