Slide Diaper Bag

I was first introduced to the Go Gaga Slide diaper bag at the Boom Boom Room Baby Shower event a few months back, and was immediately impressed by the sling-like shoulder strap- which is the bag's most noticeable difference from the traditional diaper bag. As time has gone on, and I have been able to get more mileage out of this diaper bag, I have noticed several other qualities that set this bag apart from the rest. Both Sherie and I have been trying out the Slide bag over the past two months and here are our favorite features of this bag.

Sherie's Top 3 Favorite Features:

1) The first thing I look for in a diaper bag is the "cupholder" compartments. Why? Because a cup of water is the item that is most frequently moved to and from my bag. I've passed over many diaper bags because the side pockets weren't big enough to fit our mondo-bottomed Gerber sippy cups. I love that the side pockets fit virtually any cup, with one handed access.

That means if I don't have the bag jam-packed with stuff, I continue walking as I reach back and slide the cup in the pocket with one hand. The double handled cups don't just slide in the way the others do, but they do still fit!

2) A close second is the bag's "strap system" for lack of a better term. I like carrying my bags with the strap crossing over my body, but my nursing bust doesn't agree. This is by far the most comfortable bag for a nursing mother to carry like that. It's easy on my shoulder, too! I also like that it straps to my stroller (compatible to all styles). It even looks so much like my stroller that people think they came together! I've also used the stroller strap unconventionally to carry along a rolled blanket for a picnic.

3) Pockets galore!! I hate smashed diapers. I always thought this would be the fate of any diaper that ever entered a diaper bag. I stack the size 3 diapers flat in the side pocket, and they stay flat and accessible!

Honorable mentions:

1) This is truly washable. I've already removed marker and ballpoint pen from the bag with only water and a paper towel. For the price tag, it will fortunately be a bag that will last through all your babies, and then on to a bag just for you.

2) No more lost keys! I love the clip to attach your keys to the bag.

Downside:

The cellphone holder on the shoulder strap. It dumped my phone every time it turned upside down.

Theresa's Top Three Favorite features:

1.) Stroller Attachments. I live in NYC, and spend much of my day pushing a stroller around town. I need to have a diaper bag that can attach to the back of a stroller- so this bag definitely won points here. The Slide has 2 clips on each end of the bag where you can easily attach it to any stroller. It fits both our Phil&Ted's and our Maclaran.

2.) Well-constructed Zippers. I cannot stand cheap zippers. They are one of my least favorite things in life. Seriously. Especially on a product I know that I will be using daily. Typically the quality of the zipper is an indication of the quality of the overall product, and that is definitely the case here. Great zippers that will not lose their zipper pulls, or have their zipper teeth pull apart- at least not in this century.

3.) Versatility. This bag is super versatile. After spending oodles of money on baby gear, isn't it nice when it can be transformed into something still useful, long after you have stopped toting diapers around? I am looking forward to the day when this can become a gym bag. Additionally, every one of the Slide color combinations are unisex. It would be a bag that your husband could give second life to as well.

Honorable mentions:

1.) I love that the super-comfy shoulder strap is adjustable. I am on the tall side so I love height adjustable baby gear.

2.) Love the compartments! Lots and lots of pockets. Even an interior zipper pocket that I love to put my credit cards and subway pass in.

Downside:
I had to get used to the opening of the bag. It is slightly smaller than my previous diaper bags. Although I will say, that my old diaper bag had a flap that went over the front opening (like most diaper bags) and I LOVE the fact that this bag is "flap-less."

Overall, both Sherie and I agree that this is a fantastic bag. The Slide is well-constructed, ergonomic, and very versatile. You can purchase the Slide at Amazon.com, Zoomda, and many retail stores throughout the US. It retails for $95.

Who would like to try out the Go Gaga Slide? One lucky Citrus reader will win a Slide bag of their very own! Enter by leaving any comment on this post by midnight August 5th. A winner will be randomly selected, and announced on citrus August 6th. This would make a fabulous baby shower gift, so enter even if you are before/beyond the diaper bag days! Shipping to Continental US only. Thank you Go Gaga!