Need help from Skip Hop owners

[mec]

I'm thinking the Skip Hop might be a good choice for my new SC Mini b/c of the way it hooks onto the umbrella handles. The basket on this stroller is so small, so I want everything to go into this bag, but don't want an overly large bag. I've seen this bag in person but have questions. I like how there's 2 zippered compartments on the top where I'd probably keep my wallet, palm pilot, lipstick, mints, etc. But does it bother anyone that the main compartment isn't zippered? Any problems with things falling out of the bag? I'd put the folding potty seat in place of the changing pad. In the main compartment I'd put 2 pull ups, wipes, her epipens & benadryl, snacks, & a thin change of clothes (esp. during potty training). And in the front pockets, I'd put toys. I've heard that some people put the wipes in just a plastic bag to make it smaller than the wipes cases, but do they dry out? I can put her Avent sippy cup(no handles) in the side bottle holder, but does that cup fit? This way I wouldn't have to depend on the basket & could use it for a small purchase or a small coat. Is that too much stuff for the Skip Hop bag? I've been looking online at other bags, but have no ideas. Currently I use the LE LT old style. I don't like the bulkyness of it when it hangs off the stroller & it doesn't have a bottle holder. Also, the folding potty seat is in the changing pad spot where everyone can see it. I think that looks terrible. On the Skip Hop it would remain hidden, like their changing pad does. So I'm looking for some insight from people who use the Skip Hop. Thanks.


Mary
DD 10/02

[Chelsey333]

Nothing ever falls out of my skip hop bec the stuff in the zippered compartments makes the middle section closed shut, bec it makes it puffy in the middle - if that makes any sense. Plus the velcro also helps to keep it shut. I think Avent cups would fit without the handles. They might fit with handles but I am not sure about that. But you could always just rest it on the top of the bag in between the zippered compartments. That is where I put an extra drink if I have one with me. I carry a regular wipes case.

[MomToCaroline]

I continue to be amazed at the amount of stuff I can put in my Skip Hop, had the following in it tonight - 3 cloth diapers, 1 cover, small bag of wipes and solution, thin change of clothing, changing pad, 3 toys, a book, 3 burp rags, a bib, sweater, my large wallet, pack of wet ones, pack of travel tissues, cell phone and a sippy cup with handles (Avent). Still room for more.

Doesn't bother me a bit that main compartment doesn't zipper, makes for quick and easy access to things you need, but everything still stays secure. Haven't had anything fall out (but only had it a week).

Can't help with the wipes, we use cloth.

Avent cup with handles definitely fits.

The Skip Hop is very well designed. The outside pockets give you lots of room without adding bulk to the bag. It sounds like you will have plenty of room for what you need!

[sbaker]

Don't know if these pics will help or not. (Sorry they're so big.) This is my Storm Skip Hop on my Brighton Mini.
FWIW, the main compartment with its velcro is wonderful. I was afraid that it wasn't wide enough, but I can put 4 size 5 diapers, wipes, 2 disposable changing pads, tylenol, snacks, suckers, and toys in there. Once I even stuck a whole container of Gerber Fruit puffy things in it. For only being 3" thick this bag can expand to hold a lot of stuff. Also, the front pockets are big enough that you can use it to hold a sippy, but they also work great to hold my palm pilot, pens, gum, lipstick, etc.

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Just my two cents...
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Sara
Mom to:
Rayce 02/09/02
Charlye 12/20/03

[MamaKath]

Sara, Not fair!!! I want to see pics of the WHOLE stroller collection. This is such a tease!!! Especially with the 2 SC boxes, a Marco Sky box, and a Bebe Confort chassis in the background!!!!!!!! Please we need pictures.

And the SkipHop looks adorable on the SC, just super cute!! So good that I'd be looking for one to match each buggy. :-) ;-)

[sbaker]

Hmmm...Should I just line them all up and take a picture??? LOL.
From the boxes you know most of my collection - SC Micro (red), SC Mini (Brighton), Marco Sky (blue), BC Trophy with Opera seat (Amande/mint green), Bugaboo (orange), and a MBUD (grape). I've just ordered a Jane Powertwin that will hopefully be here next week and DH's boss is still searching for a BC Loola for me.
That's it...unless I give in to temptation and buy the BC Everest that's on sale where I ordered the Powertwin. Eeeek! Help me to be strong!!


Just my two cents...
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Sara
Mom to:
Rayce 02/09/02
Charlye 12/20/03

[twofallbabies]

Yes, yes, line em up and snap some pics please!


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[MamaKath]

Line em up, take em individually, whatever, lol! I have a website for mine, and my collection is not nearly as exciting as yours. ;-) Maybe you need a website too! Just an idea. :-) ;-) :P

[mec]

Thanks for the pictures. I think the Skip Hop will be great for the Mini, but now what color? I have a navy Mini & the navy Skip Hop is a different shade (a little brighter), so I was thinking of getting black. The hanldes & wheels of the Mini are black, but I'm terrible at matching things, so I need opinions. Any other suggestions or is black my best bet?

Mary
DD 10/02

[ellies mom]

I'm in the same position you are. The red skiphop doesn't quite match the red on my Zippy, neither does the navy. I'm not really a tan person. So I was torn between red and getting the charcoal which matches the trim (plastic bits on the frame).

I would have just gone with the red because it makes me happy, but I wanted more buy in from DH and he wants the charcoal. So we will probably get that. I think matching is cool, but being happy is better. So if bubble gum screams out at you grab it, if not go with black or charcoal.

[MamaKath]

How about Blue camo or the light blue? I see you have a dd, so maybe pink? I think it would look really pretty with a completely different color from the stroller, even red or orange? http://www.skiphop.com/Merchant2/cat_canvas.html http://www.skiphop.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/skiphop_bluecamo_bag_thm.jpg http://www.skiphop.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/skiphop_iceblue_bag_thm.jpg http://www.skiphop.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/skiphop_bubble_bag_thm.jpg http://www.skiphop.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/skiphop_cotton_bag_thm.jpg http://www.skiphop.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/skiphop_red_bag_thm.jpg http://www.skiphop.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/skiphop_orange_bag_thm.jpg

Have fun choosing!!!

[bubbaray]

I'd go with a contrasting color, like red, orange or pink.

I have a PP Pliko in Black Sable and have a red SH -- it looks great and I get stares whereever I go with them! My red SH also looks great with my navy Chicco 2002.

I say go with a contrasting color (I think pink would be cute!).

HTH

Melissa
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