Were you a new dad with a hip designer daddy diaper bag?  And after the new dad label wore off, did you start realizing that there were perfectly suitable alternatives that didn’t have to be a “daddy diaper bag”?  If you were like me, I traded in my daddy bag for just my black Northface backpack.  Worked just fine.

Well now, here’ three cool bag alternatives for dads (and other guys, too) that have even more personality as you evolve away from your new dad bag.

The Carter Duffel ($195) from Property of …, made of washed and coated cotton – big enough to carry most of dad’s and baby’s needs for the day.

Farm Ruck Sack ($160) from Makr Carry Goods – made of natural heavy cotton duck and un-dyed leather, includes unique exterior closures, multiple pockets and leather washers/reinforcements.

Finally, the Kelly Moore bag ($199) is on top of my wish list because it’s a “camera bag” that refuses to look like one.  They have bags just for mommy photographers too.

(PS to new dads – From one dad to another – all those diaper bag “essentials” aren’t really necessary, so convince your wife that you prefer a cool bag over a diaper bag.)

Dads take note – sometimes moms would love not to be carrying around a bag that screams “I’M A DIAPER BAG!”  Kate Spade’s Coney Island Baby is just such a bag that looks more high fashion while still providing the utility of a well-outfitted diaper bag.

Kate Spade – Coney Island Diaper Bag |  $299 at Zappos

Want a different look from the usual diaper bag selection?  Footwear maker, Keen, has created a new line of eco-friendly bags including these made from recycled rice bags.

“We realized that there was an excess of this used material being added to landfill and that we could repurpose the material into beautiful and unique bags,” says Eric Groff, national sales manager, Bags and Packs for Keen, in a company press release. “Since it was used to carry heavy bags of rice the material is extremely durable and perfect for everyday use.”

link: Keen Harvest Bags

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Want a different look from the usual diaper bag selection?  Footwear maker, Keen, has created a new line of eco-friendly bags including these made from recycled rice bags.

“We realized that there was an excess of this used material being added to landfill and that we could repurpose the material into beautiful and unique bags,” says Eric Groff, national sales manager, Bags and Packs for Keen, in a company press release. “Since it was used to carry heavy bags of rice the material is extremely durable and perfect for everyday use.”

link: Keen Harvest Bags

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Join Coochicoos’ moms and dads at our new Coochicoos Facebook Group.

To launch our the Coochicoos group on Facebook, we’re giving away Skip Hop‘s new City Chic bag to all those to one lucky winner drawn from all those who join our group.  The Facebook world is growing and we’re finding more and more parents with Facebook pages, so we decided to join the crowd and form the Coochicoos group.  We hope it becomes a place for modern moms and dads on Facebook to meet other each other and share in their parenting experiences.

In addition, Coochicoos is also giving away Skip*Hop’s newest Via Backpack and Via Messenger Bag to two lucky winners drawn from our mailing list.  So make sure you’re on our list to be eligible to win.  Drawings for all bags will take place on December 1.

link: Coochicoos on Facebook

Join Coochicoos’ moms and dads at our new Coochicoos Facebook Group.

To launch our the Coochicoos group on Facebook, we’re giving away Skip Hop‘s new City Chic bag to all those to one lucky winner drawn from all those who join our group.  The Facebook world is growing and we’re finding more and more parents with Facebook pages, so we decided to join the crowd and form the Coochicoos group.  We hope it becomes a place for modern moms and dads on Facebook to meet other each other and share in their parenting experiences.

In addition, Coochicoos is also giving away Skip*Hop’s newest Via Backpack and Via Messenger Bag to two lucky winners drawn from our mailing list.  So make sure you’re on our list to be eligible to win.  Drawings for all bags will take place on December 1.

link: Coochicoos on Facebook

Get into the floral design theme this season with Oioi's Oriental Posy Diaper Bag ($110 at DiaperBags.com) or their Pink Floral Diaper Backpack ($150).  Perfect for Mother's Day.

Get into the floral design theme this season with Oioi's Oriental Posy Diaper Bag ($110 at DiaperBags.com) or their Pink Floral Diaper Backpack ($150).  Perfect for Mother's Day.

The DaisyGear Sport bag is a diaper bag that active moms will love, and is made by the same guys behind DadGear bags.  We're happy to add DaisyGear's new Blue Belle Stripe Sport Diaper Bag ($66) to our March Giveaway.  One winner will be drawn from our mailing list on March 30.

link:  DaisyGear Diaper Bags

The DaisyGear Sport bag is a diaper bag that active moms will love, and is made by the same guys behind DadGear bags.  We're happy to add DaisyGear's new Blue Belle Stripe Sport Diaper Bag ($66) to our March Giveaway.  One winner will be drawn from our mailing list on March 30.

link:  DaisyGear Diaper Bags