Best Manly Baby Gear for New Dads

Most baby gear is decidedly feminine and designed to appeal to women. Meanwhile, men are more involved in raising children than ever before. It’s too bad for dads since many men aren’t excited about carrying a diaper bag that looks like a lady’s purse. Luckily, some baby gear brands have stepped in to fill the void. I’ve found the gear that’s sturdy, masculine, and great for active dads who love to travel. Whether you’re a father shopping for baby equipment or you’re looking for a manly baby gift for a new dad, you’ll love these seven picks for the best baby gear for dads.

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1. Tactical Baby Gear Diaper Bags

Tactical Baby Gear understands that a diaper bag is the parent’s accessory, not the baby’s. That’s why they’ve made a heavy-duty, military-grade diaper bag for all the most demanding parenting missions.

The Tactical Diaper Bag comes equipped with a large main compartment and ample inner pockets, a padded tablet compartment, and an easy-to-clean diaper changing pad. TBG also makes a Tactical Diaper Bag Backpack, which comes in four manly colors, including Black Camo and Coyote Brown.

2. Infantino Carry On Carrier

While there are hundreds of baby carriers on the market, not many are made with dads in mind. That’s why Infantino decided to design a black version of their utility Carry On Carrier. This snuggly product enables dad to enjoy baby bonding like mom.

Whether he’s hiking, grocery shopping, or walking the dog — this baby carrier is both comfortable and practical. Men love pockets and this carrier comes with six of them, where dads can store keys, snacks, diapers, wipes and more.

3. Mission Critical Action Baby Carrier

Another great option for active dads is the Mission Critical Adventure Baby Carrier. Whether hiking, fishing, or traveling, Mission Critical’s tactical-style carrier is easy to put on and adjust.

This carrier focuses on comfort while allowing babies to easily face in or out as they grow. Dads will especially appreciate the more masculine design than what some other brands offer. Attachments are also available for carrying things like baby bottles…or dad’s energy drink.

4. J.L. Childress Ultimate Backpack Car Seat Travel Bag

Lugging a car seat through an airport can be tough on any parent. Founder of Vagabond3 Jade Broadus says, “The one travel item my husband tells all new parent friends about is the J. L. Childress Ultimate Backpack Padded Car Seat Travel Bag. This has saved us on multiple occasions, as you can carry the car seat and still have two free hands.”

Whether traveling with a spouse or solo, dads will appreciate this handy tool for carrying a car seat while navigating an airport with a little one. The padded straps make it comfortable to wear, too. Bonus: there’s extra space in the backpack for storing diapers and other baby necessities.

5. Joolz Aer Stroller

Dads love Joolz strollers for their minimal design and toned-down color choices, such as gray, black, navy, and green. The Joolz Aer Stroller is especially perfect for traveling dads because it is so easy to set up and collapse. It features one-handed, quick folding. This makes it easy for parents to hop into the plane, train, or subway within a matter of seconds with the stroller in hand. It even fits in the overhead bins on most airplanes.

6. Baby Jogger City Stroller

For an affordable yet sturdy stroller choice, The Hungry Travel Daddy Bryan Richards recommends Baby Jogger’s City Stroller. He says, “A bulky stroller can make traveling with babies and toddlers difficult. You need a compact stroller that is easy to collapse and maneuver. Traveling moms and dads out there, I’m telling you: the Baby Jogger City Tour Stroller is the best stroller for travel. It will help you navigate airports, city sidewalks, and other public spaces with ease.”

This stroller offers one-handed collapse and maneuvering as well as a nearly flat recline for naps on the go. Read Bryan’s full Baby Jogger City Stroller review now.

7. Ciao Carry-On Expandable Under Seat Bag

Lauren Levy, safe sleep advocate and founder of AdensMom.com, recommends an Underseat Carry-On Rolling Travel Luggage Bag for dads. She says, “Every dad traveling by plane needs this genius carry-on luggage. This rolling bag fits under the seat in front of you in its condensed version and can also be expanded to the largest allowable carry-on size. What’s so unique is that most rolling bags aren’t expandable — and vice versa — most expandable bags don’t have wheels. It’s black and perfectly masculine!”

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