Skip Hop Via Messenger Diaper Bag {Dad's Day Giveaway}

by Kate on June 15th, 2011 | 397 Comments » | In Giveaways

Still running around trying to figure out what to get the new dad in your life for Father’s Day? We’ve got a great solution for you: a Skip Hop Diaper Bag. The Skip Hop brand is one of our favorites and the smart practical design we love is evident in the diaper bags. Parents have raved about the ever-expanding Skip Hop Diaper Bag collection and one of the staples is the versatile Via Messenger Bag.

Meet the Via Messenger Diaper Bag

The Skip Hop VIA MESSENGER is an amazingly organized and functional diaper bag with a super sleek style. With eighteen pockets, the VIA MESSENGER has spots for everything you and baby need when you hit the road. There are bottle pockets, compartments for food, cups, toys and more. There’s also a special pocket protected by Agion® antimicrobial lining which helps reduce odor-causing bacteria. The VIA MESSENGER includes the new Shuttle Clips; a unique strap and fastening system that allows the VIA to attach neatly and conveniently to the handlebars of any stroller and then convert into a cool, hip messenger-style diaper bag. When attached to the stroller, you can leave the shoulder strap attached or remove it for a cleaner look. The VIA MESSENGER includes magnetic closures throughout and a comfy shoulder pad.

Stylish Diaper Bag for Dads

I’ll admit that I am quite drawn to very feminine diaper bags that my husband would not be caught dead carrying. On the other hand, there are some diaper bags marketed toward men that I find rather unfortunate and would prefer not to carry. In the peaceful and practical middle is Skip Hop and the Via Messenger. Simple, stylish design + high functionality = diaper bag winner for all parents.

The bag comes in four solid colors that won’t scare dad and are wardrobe friendly for mom. The Via Messenger has an impressive 18 (yes, eighteen!) pockets, including zippered pockets and spots for up to four bottles or sippy cups, and has lighter color interior to make it easy to find things inside. It can easily transform from a shoulder or messenger style bag to a stroller bag that attaches to your tot’s ride.

I’m telling you… after hearing about my husband’s day of traveling around a new city with both kids today I think we both wish he’d have had the convenience and practicality that comes with the Via Messenger!

More from the Skip Hop Diaper Bag Collection

In addition to the Via Messenger, Skip Hop offers other styles to meet the needs of parents on the go.

Duo Diaper Bag ($58)

Bento (included on our list of Summer Must Haves for Families, $99)

Via Backpack ($70)

Shop! The Via Messenger Diaper Bag is available in black, red, lime and platinum for $80. Use promo code DAD at SkipHop.com for Free Shipping through June 19. The bags are also available on Amazon (some with two-day free shipping through Amazon Mom .

Win! A Skip Hop Via Messenger Diaper Bag ($80 value)!

How to Enter: Check out Skip Hop and leave a comment with another product that would make a parent’s life easier.

Bonus Entries – valid only after completing the first required entry. Please leave a separate comment for each you do.

Giveaway ends June 24. Open to US residents only.

Thanks to Skip Hop for providing the giveaway prize.
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Kate
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Kate started The Shopping Mama™ in January 2009 when she traded in online legal research and writing for locating the best products for children. She shops for a 4.5 year old boy and 2.5 year old girl and is pregnant with baby number 3 due to arrive in March. Kate and her family recently relocated to steamy Montgomery, Alabama and are happy to be living all together as a family of four after surviving a one year deployment. Read more about her pregnancy on the BabyCenter Momformation blog.

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Comments (397)

  1. Heather Slater

    June 25, 2011

    I love my skip hop swipe wipes case!

  2. Heather Slater

    June 25, 2011

    I follow skip hop and shopping mama on twitter and I tweeted! @heathernurse

  3. Amy rouse

    June 25, 2011
  4. Alexis Grau

    June 28, 2011

    I think the Playspot interlocking foam tiles are great – they provide a safe area for kids to play and are easy to clean!

  5. Alexis Grau

    June 28, 2011

    Following both as @lexphile
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    June 28, 2011

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