Colugo The Parent Backpack
The Colugo The Parent Backpack has 8 pockets and weighs 1.6 lb, per Colugo. The original polyester Colugo diaper backpack with insulated bottle holders, a 13-inch laptop sleeve and eight pockets and pouches.
- $95List price
- 8Pockets
- 1.56 lbBag weight
How the The Parent Backpack stacks up
Against the 111 diaper bag backpacks we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Below the typical range for diaper bag backpacks (9 to 13).
Below the typical range for diaper bag backpacks (1.8 lb to 2.6 lb).
Within the typical range for diaper bag backpacks ($78.99 to $189).
What sets the The Parent Backpack apart
Measured against the 111 diaper bag backpacks we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Machine washable14 of the 54 diaper bag backpacks with this listed have it
- 14th lightestof the 70 diaper bag backpacks with it published: 1.6 lb
- Pockets: 8below the middle half of the 63 diaper bag backpacks that publish it (9 to 13)
Next to its closest matches
- Little Unicorn Skyline BackpackNext to it, the The Parent Backpack is 1 more pocket; has laptop sleeve (the Skyline Backpack doesn't); has machine washable (the Skyline Backpack doesn't).
- Skip Hop Suite 6-in-1 Diaper Backpack SetNext to it, the The Parent Backpack is 1 fewer pocket; $5 less; has machine washable (the Suite 6-in-1 Diaper Backpack Set doesn't).
- Skip Hop Forma NextNext to it, the The Parent Backpack is 1 fewer pocket; has machine washable (the Forma Next doesn't).
Does the The Parent Backpack fit a personal-item size?
As listed, the The Parent Backpack measures 12.5 × 4.5 × 17.5 in. It is within the size American, Spirit, Frontier and Allegiant list on all three sides, and over the rest on at least one side.
| Airline | Listed size | Longest side | Middle side | Shortest side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American, Spirit, Frontier, Allegiant | 18 × 14 × 8 in | 17.5 in: within 18 | 12.5 in: within 14 | 4.5 in: within 8 |
| JetBlue | 17 × 13 × 8 in | 17.5 in: over 17 | 12.5 in: within 13 | 4.5 in: within 8 |
Each side is checked against the matching side of the airline's published personal-item size, in inches as published. A soft bag can squeeze; a packed one may not.
What airlines say about diaper bags:
- American: “Diaper bags (1 per child)” Source
- Delta: “1 purse, briefcase, small backpack, belt bag, fanny pack, camera bag or diaper bag” Source
- JetBlue: “One diaper bag for lap infants” Source
- Frontier: “Adults with lap infants may bring a second personal item, like a diaper bag, at no charge” Source
- Allegiant: “Each fare-paying passenger traveling with an infant/child may travel with a diaper bag at no charge.” Source
- Breeze: “one (1) Infant bag per Infant, when traveling with an Infant;” Source
Quoted from each airline's page as of 2026-11-02.
The Parent Backpack: organization checklist
| Per Colugo | Diaper bag backpacks that list it | |
|---|---|---|
| Ways to carry | Backpack | |
| Laptop sleeve | Yes | 64 of 70 |
| Water-resistant | Yes | 55 of 55 |
| Machine washable | Yes | 15 of 56 |
Counts are of diaper bag backpacks whose maker says yes, out of those that say either way.
Listed features
- 8 pockets and pouches
- Insulated bottle holders
- Fits a 13-inch laptop or tablet
- Water-resistant, washable and wipeable
- Sized to fit the Colugo Compact Stroller basket
Worth checking
- Being cleared as final sale
- Only Black listed
Where to buy the The Parent Backpack
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Full specs
| Colugo The Parent Backpack | |
|---|---|
| Type | Backpack |
| List price | $95 |
| Bag weight | 1.6 lb |
| Size | 12.5 × 4.5 × 17.5 in |
| Pockets | 8 |
| Ways to carry | Backpack |
| Laptop sleeve | Yes |
| Water-resistant or wipe-clean | Yes |
| Machine washable | Yes |
| Material | 100% polyester main fabric and lining |
| Colors | 1 |
Compare the The Parent Backpack with
How each closest rival differs from the The Parent Backpack, from the makers' specs.
- Little UnicornSkyline Backpack7 pockets$99$99.99
- 1 fewer pocket
- $5 more
- Skip HopSuite 6-in-1 Diaper Backpack Set9 pockets$100$100
- 1 more pocket
- $5 more
- Skip HopForma Next9 pockets
- 1 more pocket
- Skip HopFlex9 pockets
- 1 more pocket
The Parent Backpack: questions answered
From Colugo's published specs, last checked 2026-11-10.
How many pockets does the Colugo The Parent Backpack have?
The maker lists 8 pockets. The Itzy Ritzy Boss Plus Backpack has the most of the backpacks we track, at 19.
How big is the Colugo The Parent Backpack?
About 12.5 × 4.5 × 17.5 in (width × depth × height). Empty, it weighs 1.56 lb. A typical day bag holds 4 to 6 diapers, a travel pack of wipes, a changing pad, one spare outfit, a bottle or snack, and a small wet bag for messes.
How do you clean the Colugo The Parent Backpack?
The outside is water-resistant or wipe-clean per the maker. It is machine washable. Follow the care label.
What's the difference between the Colugo The Parent Backpack and the Little Unicorn Skyline Backpack?
By the maker specs, the The Parent Backpack has more pockets (8 vs 7), the The Parent Backpack lists for $4.99 less. See them side by side.
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Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-10. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.