Online - February 08, 2007

Haul Monitor

Double-Duty Diaper Bags

During the course of the day, you’re a therapist, referee, teacher, police officer, and doctor. So is it really so much to ask that your diaper bag do double duty too? These nifty designs carry their weight and then some:

The sleek (read: mom- and dad-wearable) bags by Skip Hop manage everything from stowing your and junior’s stash (in a slew of pockets) to effortlessly hitching to stroller handlebars.

Ditto the new Icon totes by Dante Beatrix, which also make the world a prettier place with charming and funky designs (like peace signs and baby faces).

The comfy padded strap on the O Yikes Slingback bag renders it more backpack than tote, so your hands stay free. (The Ready-to-Go version comes prestocked with essentials like sun block, disposable camera, and hand sanitizer.)

Sure, you can carry the Joyababy clutch on its own (its ladylike prints belie the diapers inside). But the real coup comes when you slip it into your evening bag and become both mom and hottie-about-town.

Two roles you’ve always played with aplomb.