The Mothership of Diaper Bags Just Arrived on My Doorstep!

I've recently started the daunting task of creating a baby registry. Little did I know when I launched into this endeavor, that it would raise about a zillion questions that I simply don't have answers to. (Don't get me started on baby bottle sizes, nipples, inserts and materials, or the 50 billion different types of blankets you apparently need for receiving, swaddling, burping, shielding your naked breasts from view while feeding, etc.). It's exhausting.

Anyway, when it came to diaper bags - here's what I knew before I even began looking:

1. It needs to be lightweight.
2. I need to be able to cram enough stuff into it to make it more valuable than a backpack or my regular handbag. In fact, it should replace any/all other bags. Who wants to carry more than one bag? If being pregnant has taught me anything thus far, it's that pragmatism and simplicity are key.
3. It needs lots of pockets and compartments for the organizationally inept, like me.
4. Ideally, it will be black so it matches everything and doesn't get dirty easily. (I live in NYC, things get dirty quickly here).
5. It needs to be versatile and fit on the back of the stroller.
6. My husband has to like it since he'll be pushing the little kiddo around a lot.
7. A crossbody would be frickin' awesome for when I'm not using the stroller because then my hands are free for I dunno... things like the baby?

A number of my friends who currently have babies have recommended Skip Hop. I was actually about to register for one, when a lovely package arrived on my doorstop - and guess what was inside?

A Skip Hop diaper bag - but not just any Skip Hop diaper bag -  their new Duet 2-in-1 Diaper Tote and ohmygoodness this thing is like the mothership of diaper bags!

It's actually two bags in one, as the name suggests - a giant, lightweight faux leather (pleather) tote with cute perforated details and a durable nylon crossbody insert that can be removed and worn alone or strapped to the back of the stroller. In fact, both bags can be fastened to the stroller. It has a lightweight changing pad and numerous other bells and whistles, (see below) that already have me convinced that this will be my dedicated go-to for traipsing around the city. It's the perfect day-to-day carryall and the perfect carry-on for plane and train travel. YAY. One registry problem solved, about 50 to go.

Here's an overview of what this phenomenal bag contains:

• Four exterior bottle pockets
• Two interior pockets
• Dedicated cell phone pocket
• Innovative turnlock secures the Crossbody inside the Tote
• The Crossbody has zip top closure
• The Tote’s clip closure can also hold keys or toys when not in use
• Adjustable shoulder strap clips to either bag
• Both bags are equipped with stroller straps
• Includes cushioned changing pad
• Size (inches) 19l x 6.5w x 14h

It's like Skip Hop somehow got their hands on my diaper bag wishlist, made sure all of my wants were addressed, and then threw in a handful of other perks, because they're smarter than me and have my back.

Thank you Skip Hop. XO