So like I mentioned in my first post, the first dad-related thing I ever looked to purchase was a diaper bag that I could wear proudly. I’m going to be the one wearing it, not my child, so I definitely wanted something without ducks and bunnies and something that wasn’t made specifically for moms (or was from a woman’s bag designer). This wasn’t such an easy task – even the “daddy bags” at diaperbags.com (of course there’s a diaperbags.com) are more like mom bags that aren’t overtly feminine. The one I found that I liked the most is the Dad Field Bag from Jack Spade. It’s basically a large messenger bag, with insides designed for baby stuff (pockets for bottles and diapers, a changing pad etc.) and dad stuff (ipod, sunglasses, headphones). It comes in lots of color combinations (I chose grey/orange) and it works great.
Since then I’ve found two others that could work. One is the Skip Hop (available at Amazon for $50.00), a diaper bag that’s designed for over-the-shoulder or over-the-stroller use. It’s not specific for dads or moms, but looks O.K. enough to wear for a dad (clean lines, solid colors). There’s also the Diaper Dude bag (available for $54.00 at Amazon), which is another messenger type bag, a little smaller than the Jack Spade bag which is actually kind of good. And both of these bags come in camo for those still celebrating the camouflage revolution. I was able to check out both of them this past weekend at Nordstrom’s, and I definitely liked the Diaper Dude bag the best. The Skip Hop was OK, but it didn’t attach to my Bugaboo Frog particularly well (I guess it’s made for lesser strollers).
Check out the DIAPER BAGS section of the Modern Day Dad Store.
Hm. I think the Diaper Dude is a little to cheaply made, especially compared to a Jack Spade, which breaks in much better.
Posted by: greg from daddytypes | September 27, 2004 at 02:58 PM
I just converted over one of my old Timbuk2 messenger bags to a diaper bag. Most messenger bag companies have a bevy of pocket options so you never really run out of places to put things. Plus it doesn't look like a diaper bag cuz it's not one.
Posted by: Will_B | October 30, 2004 at 09:04 PM
www.DadGear.com have nice sporty good quality diaper bags. They also have fleece clothes good for diaper-dads... :)
Posted by: Anette | March 23, 2006 at 08:28 AM
Check out some diaper bags for men here:
http://www.dadlabs.com/component/page,shop.browse/category_id,4/option,com_virtuemart/Itemid,83/
For Dads who handle heavy loads!
Posted by: DadEO | April 12, 2007 at 09:03 AM
My wife just picked up a great dude or dad diaper bag that is so simple and easy to use. I do not mind changing our daughter. Check it out at wwww.ticklebugbaby.com
Posted by: Phillip | November 01, 2007 at 06:52 AM
If you are looking for the ultimate in cool, light and modern looking dad diaper bag check out mipac.ca
Posted by: mark schaper | January 01, 2008 at 01:02 PM