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Brand New Dad » Get in the Game with a GIG Bag

You've got a few options as a new dad with diaper bags...

"I wanted something that appealed to me; that made me as excited as my wife was when she bought her pink and pastel, butterfly-laden diaper bag. I didn’t want to just be a spectator; I wanted to be part of the game." - Rob Michaelis, Founder of Guys Infant Gear.

  • Use the one your wife bought. It's going to be girly. It will have flowers on it. Maybe even Winnie the Pooh. Nothing quite screams masculinity like you pushing your offspring around town with a Fleurville Mothership slung over your shoulder. Pick this option and suck it up and deal with it.

  • Use the one you got at the baby shower. It's not the one you wanted or that you put on your registry. But now that you've got it, you feel an obligation to the gift giver so you can opt to use to. Again, it might be a Winnie the Pooh bag. Chances are, it's too small, doesn't have the various compartments that you need and is made from cheap fabric.

  • Bag it. Literally. Who needs a diaper bag anyway? It's not like your baby is going to shit while you and the Mrs. are out and about.

    Or...

  • Get yourself a GIG™ bag.
What's a GIG bag you ask? It's THE diaper bag for new dads. Period. I'm using it and you should be too.

You've even got your choice of two flavors: a diaper backpack, called "Tailback," and a diaper shoulder bag, called "Flanker," featuring colors and styling that relates directly to you (a guy).
Flanker
GIG Flanker Diaper Shoulder Bag

GIG products utilize a unique storage and retrieval system - Zone Defense Technology -- that helps guys pack and locate items necessary for the care of their child. The Guy Zone provides easy access to the cell phone, Personal Data Assistant, wallet and car keys, the "Comfort Zone" contains an insulated bottle holder and pacifier ring, while three other specialized zones feature slots for wet diapers and wipes, space for clean clothes and toys, and a retractable changing pad.

Keep in mind that if you're a celebrity dad (like Brendan Fraser, James Denton, Billy Bob Thorton or Doug Savant), getting caught purchasing a GIG bag will get you in the tabloids with all sorts of pregnancy rumors. Go for it.

Dave Trenck
Founder, Brand New Dad

Find out more at http://www.guysinfantgear.com.

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