https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:13:51 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-guys#post-452413 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:23:46 +0000 Bao 452413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH got an Eddie Bauer diaper backpack as a gift and we both use it, it's really nice and it's easy to use since you can throw it on your back and go! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-guys#post-451972 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:11:06 +0000 sotomorrow 451972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH is a stay-at-home dad. He uses a North Face backpack that used to be my backpack in college! It's still in great shape, plenty big enough (we cloth diaper), and doesn't scream "diaper bag." When we're done diapering, it will go back to being his biking companion. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-guys#post-451965 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:05:47 +0000 Mrsbells 451965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I havent bought either of those bags, but I do know that skip hop has horrible non-existent customer service so i would never buy any of their products </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-guys#post-451952 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:01:52 +0000 rachiecakes 451952@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Yoyo: @Mrs. Tricycle: I guess I should add that DH is a WAHD and is with DS running errands more than I ever am. Diaper Dude was a necessity for him. While I, on the other hand, have a pretty PPB diaper bag that's barely seen the light of day, haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-guys#post-451895 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:32:23 +0000 ValentineMommy 451895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought DH the "scout" by petunia pickle bottom. It has a liner that can be changed into a laptop bag from a diaper bag, and the side bottle pockets snap off, for when he no longer needs it for baby stuff. It was really pricey, but DH LOVES it. It's leather and really well made. They have other ppb guy friendly options that are also really nice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-guys#post-450881 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 17:12:04 +0000 Mrs. Tricycle 450881@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Yoyo: I'm with mrs. Yoyo - DH has the Diaper Dude bag, which works great (plenty of room), but he never goes anywhere by himself with the baby (a least at this stage), and when we're out together, I carry the diaper bag and he carries the car seat/baby. So I'd skip a DH diaper bag next time and just stick to my pretty girly one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-guys#post-450864 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 16:49:55 +0000 Smurfette 450864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH wanted a backpack to use. My parents are buying it for him for Christmas. It is just from REI but has lots of compartments. Then we will just buy a changing pad liner and bottle cooler. He didn't like the Diaper Dude bags. My brother has one though, and I don't remember him ever saying anything bad about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-guys#post-450831 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 16:10:19 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 450831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@photojane: haha..nice! I only skimmed through the replies so I didn't realize you had posted that link. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-guys#post-450814 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 16:00:36 +0000 photojane 450814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Baby Boy Mom: great minds! that's exactly what i recommended. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-guys#post-450813 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 15:58:48 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 450813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH just uses a regular messenger bag. Since he is rarely alone with LO out of the house for more than a couple hours it's not really necessary for him to carry much more than the basics. What about a Timbuktu bag? That might work well for a laptop as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-guys#post-450808 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 15:52:25 +0000 littlek 450808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH just carries around our Petunia Pickle bag. He doesn't care. Keeping one diaper bag stocked is full time job for us, I can't imagine two bags. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-guys#post-450803 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 15:43:13 +0000 photojane 450803@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually got hubs a regular messenger bag for Christmas, which will double as a laptop and baby bag. He's been wanting a laptop bag, and he definitely won't want to carry my VB flowered diaper bag when he's alone with LO. It's not as compartmentalized as my diaper bag, but it does have pockets and is very roomy. He won't be without me with the baby very often, but it will definitely work to carry the necessities. I feel very comfortable spending the money on it because it's something he can carry even when he doesn't have LO or she's outgrown the diaper bag stage.</p> <p>ETA: What about something like this from REI? It definitely doesn't look like a diaper bag, but it's got tons of room and different compartments that would work for baby things. Plus, it's got a completely separate part for the laptop, so a spilled bottle or food can't mess up his computer.</p> <p><a href="http://www.rei.com/product/834425/timbuk2-commute-messenger-bag-large,-black?preferredSku=8344250001&#038;cm_mmc=cse_froogle-_-pla-_-product-_-8344250001&#038;mr:referralID=52f6f9da-47c1-11e2-8751-001b2166c2c0" rel="nofollow">http://www.rei.com/product/834425/timbuk2-commute-messenger-bag-large,-black?preferredSku=8344250001&#038;cm_mmc=cse_froogle-_-pla-_-product-_-8344250001&#038;mr:referralID=52f6f9da-47c1-11e2-8751-001b2166c2c0</a>. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-guys#post-450785 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 15:00:49 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 450785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the Diaper Dude, but my DH probably doesn't use it enough to comment on its durability. He likes it when he uses it, though.</p> <p>FWIW, he insisted on having his own baby bag and it was a waste of money for us for the amount he uses it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-guys#post-450731 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 13:55:01 +0000 chrispygal 450731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In case you decide to go the Diaper Dude route, I have one new with tags that has never been used. DH is fine carrying around the girlie diaper bag (go figure!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-guys#post-450707 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 13:12:24 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 450707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Diaper Dudes. We also have a Dad Gear which we use all the time. Both are durable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-guys#post-450631 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 11:16:14 +0000 luckypenny 450631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the so young Charlie and love it! DH ends up carrying it most of the time (I think it's a bit big for me) and he has no complaints </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-guys#post-450606 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 10:41:10 +0000 rachiecakes 450606@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH loves his Diaper Dude! He slides his laptop in there too. Used daily for almost a year and held up beautifully. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-guys#post-450590 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 10:23:10 +0000 hilsy85 450590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hm I found that it was big enough for day to day stuff (extra diapers, wipes, change of clothes, blanket, and bottle) and I figure if we need stuff for an extended trip/all day thing, I'll probably be there and well have my diaper bag, in addition if necessary (and mine is bigger). But if he's going to he using it regularly, and putting a laptop in it, then the one we have is probably not big enough. If you can find a laptop bag with enough inside/outside pockets, that sounds like a good idea.</p> <p>I will say that Lo is 8.5 wks old and dh hasn't had the need to use his diaper bag bc he either wears Lo or I'm with them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-guys#post-450583 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 10:12:19 +0000 ladyfingers 450583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: See, I've also heard these two options aren't roomy enough either. Do you find that it really holds plenty? He could use a new laptop bag, too, and I was thinking it would be nice if I could find something that could serve as both, but it doesn't sound like the SH would hold much more beyond the bare minimum of baby needs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-guys#post-450581 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 10:10:07 +0000 hilsy85 450581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a skip hop duo or dash (can't remember which one) that dh will use...we have it in the charcoal and its pretty non descript/gender neutral and looks basically like a messenger bag. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diaper-bags-for-guys#post-450580 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 10:08:24 +0000 ladyfingers 450580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So, I want to get DH a manly diaper bag for his birthday (I'll be using my diaper bag as a purse too and a black messenger bag isn't really my style, so we'll "need" two). Everything I've read though about the most affordable options -- the Diaper Dude messenger bag, Skip Hop Duo/Dash and the DadGear backpack or messenger -- is turning me off. Either the bags are too small to be practical, or cheaply made and start coming apart after a few months.</p> <p>I'm not opposed to spending a tiny bit more (maybe up to $150) but only if it's really REALLY worth it. I saw the SoYoung Charlie bag touted on here in a blog post once, and I like the looks of it for DH. He's not a metro kinda guy, so anything like patent leather or too "hipster" isn't going to work for him. Basic black is the way to go. </p> <p>So, can anybody vouch for the Charlie bag being actually worth the money? Have the Skip Hop/Diaper Dude/DadGear and have actual good experiences with them? Or have another idea?</p> <p>ETA: He also mentioned the other night that he really needs to get a new laptop bag, so something roomy enough to serve both purposes would be great. Also ETA that I've looked into the Skip Hop options and their reviews are also kinda lukewarm. </p>