Skip Hop Forma Backpack
The Skip Hop Forma Backpack weighs 1.4 lb. A quilted backpack with two insulated side bottle pockets, packing cubes, a changing pad and built-in stroller straps. The fabric is naturally water resistant but care is hand wash or spot clean.
- $78.99List price
- 1.4 lbBag weight
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How the Forma 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 (1.8 lb to 2.6 lb).
Within the typical range for diaper bag backpacks ($78.99 to $189).
What sets the Forma apart
Measured against the 111 diaper bag backpacks we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- 8th lightestof the 70 diaper bag backpacks with it published: 1.4 lb
Next to its closest matches
- Red Rovr Roo BackpackNext to it, the Forma is 0.3 lb heavier; $9 more; no machine washable (the Roo Backpack has it).
Does the Forma fit a personal-item size?
As listed, the Forma measures 16 × 8 × 14 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 | 16 in: within 18 | 14 in: within 14 | 8 in: within 8 |
| JetBlue | 17 × 13 × 8 in | 16 in: within 17 | 14 in: over 13 | 8 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.
Forma: organization checklist
| Per Skip Hop | Diaper bag backpacks that list it | |
|---|---|---|
| Ways to carry | Backpack | |
| Changing pad | Yes | 87 of 91 |
| Insulated pocket | Yes | 60 of 61 |
| Laptop sleeve | Yes | 64 of 70 |
| Stroller straps | Yes | 58 of 68 |
| Water-resistant | Yes | 55 of 55 |
| Machine washable | No | 15 of 56 |
Counts are of diaper bag backpacks whose maker says yes, out of those that say either way.
Listed features
- Pad and stroller straps included
- Two insulated bottle pockets
- Light at 1.4 pounds
Worth checking
- Not machine washable
- No pocket total stated
Where to buy the Forma
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Full specs
| Skip Hop Forma | |
|---|---|
| Type | Backpack |
| List price | $78.99 |
| Bag weight | 1.4 lb |
| Size | 16 × 8 × 14 in |
| Insulated bottle pockets | 2 |
| Ways to carry | Backpack |
| Changing pad included | Yes |
| Stroller straps | Yes |
| Laptop sleeve | Yes |
| Water-resistant or wipe-clean | Yes |
| Machine washable | No |
| Material | Polyester |
| Colors | 5 |
Compare the Forma with
How each closest rival differs from the Forma, from the makers' specs.
- JuJuBeModern Backpack11 pockets1.4 lb$78
- $1 less
- Skip HopMainframe Wide Open7 pockets$79$79
- $0 more
- Red RovrRoo Backpack11 pockets1.1 lb$69.99
- 0.3 lb lighter
- $9 less
- Parker Baby Co.Drift Neoprene Lite12 pockets$85$85
- $6 more
Forma: questions answered
From Skip Hop's published specs and retailer listings, last checked 2026-11-10.
How big is the Skip Hop Forma Backpack?
About 16 × 8 × 14 in (width × depth × height). Empty, it weighs 1.4 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 Skip Hop Forma Backpack come with a changing pad?
Yes, the maker includes a changing pad.
Can the Skip Hop Forma Backpack hang on a stroller?
Yes, it comes with stroller straps or clips. Don't overload the handlebar: a heavy bag can tip a stroller when baby is lifted out.
How do you clean the Skip Hop Forma Backpack?
The outside is water-resistant or wipe-clean per the maker. It is not listed as machine washable, so spot clean it. Follow the care label.
What's the difference between the Skip Hop Forma Backpack and the JJB by JuJuBe Modern Backpack?
By the maker specs, the Modern Backpack lists for $0.99 less. See them side by side.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
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- JuJuBeDeluxe Backpack13 pockets1.5 lb$72
- JuJuBeEveryday Mini5 pockets0.5 lb$75
- Product of the NorthPacific Pack Diaper Bag$60$60
- SunvenoTweed Diaper Backpack$59$59.99
Where these specs come from
- target.com/p/skip-hop-forma-diaper-bag-backpack/-/A-80178581
- macrobaby.com/collections/all/products/skip-hop-forma-backpack…
Last checked 2026-11-10. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.