No Reception Club The Sidekick
The No Reception Club The Sidekick weighs 0.5 lb and has a capacity of 3 L, per No Reception Club. A 3-litre diaper-changing hip pack with a magnetic one-hand wipes pocket and an included changing pad, sized for 4-6 diapers.
- $85List price
- 0.5 lbBag weight
- 3 LCapacity
How the The Sidekick stacks up
Against the 27 crossbody, sling, and belt bags we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Below the typical range for crossbody, sling, and belt bags (3.5 L to 5.6 L).
Within the typical range for crossbody, sling, and belt bags (0.5 lb to 1.1 lb).
Above the typical range for crossbody, sling, and belt bags ($49 to $79).
What sets the The Sidekick apart
Measured against the 27 crossbody, sling, and belt bags we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- 4th lightestof the 15 crossbody, sling, and belt bags with it published: 0.5 lb
- Capacity: 3 Lbelow the middle half of the 7 crossbody, sling, and belt bags that publish it (3.5 L to 5.6 L)
Next to its closest matches
- Fathercraft SlingNext to it, the The Sidekick is $6 more.
- Freshly Picked Classic Play PackNext to it, the The Sidekick is $6 more.
- JuJuBe Belt BagNext to it, the The Sidekick is $10 more.
Does the The Sidekick fit a personal-item size?
As listed, the The Sidekick measures 11 × 2.75 × 6 in. It is within every listed personal-item size below on all three sides.
| Airline | Listed size | Longest side | Middle side | Shortest side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American, Spirit, Frontier, Allegiant | 18 × 14 × 8 in | 11 in: within 18 | 6 in: within 14 | 2.75 in: within 8 |
| JetBlue | 17 × 13 × 8 in | 11 in: within 17 | 6 in: within 13 | 2.75 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 Sidekick: organization checklist
| Per No Reception Club | Crossbody, sling, and belt bags that list it | |
|---|---|---|
| Ways to carry | Belt | |
| Changing pad | Yes | 3 of 3 |
| Wipes pocket | Yes | 3 of 3 |
| Laptop sleeve | No | 0 of 24 |
| Machine washable | Yes | 9 of 15 |
Counts are of crossbody, sling, and belt bags whose maker says yes, out of those that say either way.
Listed features
- Changing pad included
- Magnetic wipes pocket on the back for one-hand access
- Fits 4-6 diapers plus cream and sanitizer
- Weighs 0.5 lb
- Interior zip and stretch mesh pockets added November 2024
Worth checking
- Spot cleaning recommended; machine washing can change the leather trim colour
- Waist strap extends to 41 inches; extender sold separately
Where to buy the The Sidekick
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Full specs
| No Reception Club The Sidekick | |
|---|---|
| Type | Crossbody, sling, or belt bag |
| List price | $85 |
| Bag weight | 0.5 lb |
| Size | 11 × 2.8 × 6 in |
| Capacity | 3 L |
| Ways to carry | Belt |
| Changing pad included | Yes |
| Wipes pocket | Yes |
| Laptop sleeve | No |
| Machine washable | Yes |
| Material | 100% recycled polyester shell and lining, nylon and leather trim |
| Colors | 3 |
Compare the The Sidekick with
How each closest rival differs from the The Sidekick, from the makers' specs.
- FathercraftSling$79$79
- $6 less
- Freshly PickedClassic Play Pack$79$79
- $6 less
- JuJuBeBelt Bag0.5 lb$75$75
- $10 less
- Cloud IslandCrossbody Diaper Bag1.2 lb
- 0.7 lb heavier
The Sidekick: questions answered
From No Reception Club's published specs, last checked 2026-11-10.
How big is the No Reception Club The Sidekick?
About 11 × 2.75 × 6 in (width × depth × height), with 3 L of space. Empty, it weighs 0.5 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.
Does the No Reception Club The Sidekick come with a changing pad?
Yes, the maker includes a changing pad.
How do you clean the No Reception Club The Sidekick?
It is machine washable. Follow the care label.
What's the difference between the No Reception Club The Sidekick and the Fathercraft The Fathercraft Sling?
By the maker specs, the Sling lists for $6 less. See them side by side.
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More crossbody, sling, and belt bags
- Cloud IslandCrossbody Solid Shoulder Diaper Bag0.9 lb
- Cloud IslandFaux Neoprene Diaper Sling1.1 lb
- Petunia Pickle BottomCriss-Cross Sling0.8 lb$69$69
- Freshly PickedClassic Fanny Pack0.8 lb$69$69
- OiOiLuna Crossbody3 pockets$84$84.95
- TushbabyThe Pack$63$63
Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-10. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.