Skip Hop Mainframe Wide Open Backpack
The Skip Hop Mainframe Wide Open Backpack has 7 pockets, per Skip Hop. A wide-opening backpack with two insulated bottle pockets, a tech pocket, a changing pad and built-in stroller straps. Spot clean only.
- $79List price
- 7Pockets
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How the Mainframe Wide Open 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).
Within the typical range for diaper bag backpacks ($78.99 to $189).
What sets the Mainframe Wide Open apart
Measured against the 111 diaper bag backpacks we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Pockets: 7below the middle half of the 63 diaper bag backpacks that publish it (9 to 13)
Next to its closest matches
- JuJuBe Everyday MiniNext to it, the Mainframe Wide Open is 2 more pockets; has changing pad included (the Everyday Mini doesn't); no machine washable (the Everyday Mini has it).
- JuJuBe Modern BackpackNext to it, the Mainframe Wide Open is 4 fewer pockets.
Does the Mainframe Wide Open fit a personal-item size?
As listed, the Mainframe Wide Open measures 15 × 7 × 15 in. It is over every listed personal-item size below on at least one side.
| Airline | Listed size | Longest side | Middle side | Shortest side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American, Spirit, Frontier, Allegiant | 18 × 14 × 8 in | 15 in: within 18 | 15 in: over 14 | 7 in: within 8 |
| JetBlue | 17 × 13 × 8 in | 15 in: within 17 | 15 in: over 13 | 7 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.
Mainframe Wide Open: organization checklist
| Per Skip Hop | Diaper bag backpacks that list it | |
|---|---|---|
| Ways to carry | Backpack, Handheld | |
| Changing pad | Yes | 87 of 91 |
| Insulated pocket | Yes | 60 of 61 |
| Laptop sleeve | Yes | 64 of 70 |
| Stroller straps | Yes | 58 of 68 |
| 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
- Wide opening
- Two insulated bottle pockets
- Pad and stroller straps included
Worth checking
- Spot clean only
- No dedicated laptop sleeve listed
Where to buy the Mainframe Wide Open
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Full specs
| Skip Hop Mainframe Wide Open | |
|---|---|
| Type | Backpack |
| List price | $79 |
| Size | 15 × 7 × 15 in |
| Pockets | 7 |
| Insulated bottle pockets | 2 |
| Ways to carry | Backpack, Handheld |
| Changing pad included | Yes |
| Stroller straps | Yes |
| Laptop sleeve | Yes |
| Machine washable | No |
| Material | Polyester |
Compare the Mainframe Wide Open with
How each closest rival differs from the Mainframe Wide Open, from the makers' specs.
- Skip HopForma1.4 lb$78$78.99
- $0 less
- JuJuBeEveryday Mini5 pockets0.5 lb$75
- 2 fewer pockets
- $4 less
- JuJuBeModern Backpack11 pockets1.4 lb$78
- 4 more pockets
- $1 less
- ColugoThe Parent Backpack8 pockets1.6 lb$95
- 1 more pocket
- $16 more
Mainframe Wide Open: questions answered
From Skip Hop's published specs, last checked 2026-11-10.
How many pockets does the Skip Hop Mainframe Wide Open Backpack have?
The maker lists 7 pockets, including 2 insulated bottle pockets. The Itzy Ritzy Boss Plus Backpack has the most of the backpacks we track, at 19.
How big is the Skip Hop Mainframe Wide Open Backpack?
About 15 × 7 × 15 in (width × depth × height). 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 Mainframe Wide Open Backpack come with a changing pad?
Yes, the maker includes a changing pad.
Can the Skip Hop Mainframe Wide Open 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 Mainframe Wide Open Backpack?
It is not listed as machine washable, so spot clean it. Follow the care label.
What's the difference between the Skip Hop Mainframe Wide Open Backpack and the Skip Hop Forma Backpack?
By the maker specs, the Forma lists for $0.01 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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Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-10. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.