Friday, April 21, 2006

Allow me to introduce you to the Skip*Hop Duo Double

Yes, you read that right. A Duo Double.

Skip*Hop is answering the prayers of every side-by-side stroller owner I know. They've created a bag that attaches and hangs from the handles of a double stroller (in my case, it attaches perfectly to my Mac TT.) Basically adding another half to the Duo, this bag measures 18.5 inches wide x 14 inches high x 4.5 inches deep.

Using the same durable canvas material as their other products, the Duo Double includes the messenger strap, but this time, it also includes tote handles, which makes carrying this super-large bag pretty simple.

I'm in pocket heaven. Ladies, let me tell you, this bag has pockets-- over 15 pockets! On the back are two large, flat pockets (one, which is about as large as the single pocket on the back of the regular Duo, holds the traditional Skip*Hop changing pad; the other is about half the size.) The front of the bag has 3 pockets, all about the same size, and they close with magnetic snaps, which means no messing around with velcro. A diapee and wipee will easily fit in each. {As I'm writing the review, I'm finding even more pockets!} Inside one of these pockets is a smaller pocket--perfect for your cell. And inside another are pen holders. The next pocket is along the top of the bag. This pocket zippers shut and is a shallow pocket--very long--similar to the zippered pockets along the top of the other Skip-Hops, only a lot longer. And it includes an absolute necessity for any bag -- a key clip!!!

The interior of the bag is no longer black! My red canvas bag has a red nylon interior--no more black hole effect with this creation. Along the sides are the pockets that hold the clips for attaching the bag to the stroller, these pockets easily double as bottle pockets. Along the interior back of the bag are three mesh pockets--just like the two in the duo. Along the front interior are two more very large pockets. And, are you sitting down?, this whole section zippers shut so that if it tips, you won't have to worry about everything from the tote section falling all over the place (which happens way too often in my car).

Are you keeping count? Don't forget the fantastic side mesh bottle pockets--they wouldn't leave these out.

Wondering if this bag is for you? Check (and then buy this bag) if you:
___have mulitples (twins, triplets, etc.)
___use a side-by-side stroller
___have two or more children and need to carry for them
___have one child and carry everything plus the kitchen sink
___rely on pockets, pockets and more pockets

The Duo Double is large, yet still has a remarkably slim profile, has significant space for all of your mommy items and baby items, is organized beyond belief, and, and this is my favorite part, attaches to a DOUBLE stroller--something I had yet to find anywhere!

Oh, and the all-important question: colors? The Duo Double is available in Red, Black with red piping, Navy, Olive, Green Camo, Olive and, coming this summer, stripe!

Order the new Duo Double from Lets Go Strolling. They are offering a Free Little Pocket Snack Pouch with a Skip Hop Dou Double purchase and a coupon for $10 off your next Let's Go Strolling purchase of $100 or more. Coupon code MWSDD.

1 Comments:

Julie said...

In answer to several e-mails I've received:
All of the interiors of the main section and the big top zip pockets are contrast or the same.
The red has red interior
the black has red interior
the navy has light blue
The olive has brown
The camo has brown
The uptown stripe has brown

The three pockets in front are lined with black for a clean look
since they are smaller.

4/24/2006 10:37 AM  

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