Guide for Buying Diaper Bags

A diaper bag is a must-have for any mom and also some dads. Heading out with a baby requires a multitude of gear. Keep it all organized in a bag designed just for that purpose.

While the color and style of a diaper bag is a highly personal choice, the type of diaper bag is an area where we can provide guidance. Four types of diaper bags dominate the options: backpack, tote, messenger, and stroller.

Like regular backpacks, diaper bag backpacks have two shoulder straps.Tote bags are carried over one shoulder, while messenger bag use a cross-body carry strap. Stroller diaper bags include straps to attach the bag directly to the stroller handle so no one has to carry it. All bags designated as diaper bags contain a variety of pockets and compartment for stashing diapers, wipes, and more. Some also feature insulated bottle pockets.

Take a look at these top-selling diaper bags in each of the four categories, and see if there’s one you love. Most of the bags featured here are available in multiple colors and patterns.

Backpack Diaper Bags

Messenger Diaper Bags

Messenger Diaper Bags

Stroller Diaper Bags

1. Backpack Diaper Bags

Skip Hop Riverside Ultra Light Diaper Bag

$70

Lightweight and water resistant
Three pockets outside and three pockets inside for organizing both mom’s and baby’s stuff
Adjustable stroller straps and top handles
Laptop/tablet pocket and padded changing pad

Itzy Ritzy Diaper Bag

$150

17 pockets – 12 internal, five external – including two insulated pockets for bottles and one felt-lined for valuables
Handle plus backpack straps two ways to carry
Rubber bag feet help keep it clean
Includes changing pad and stroller straps

Petunia Pickle Bottom Boxy Backpack

$190

Spacious interior has five pockets, including two for bottles, plus two exterior pockets
Fold out diaper changing station with zip out changing pad
Backpack or crossbody carry, plus attaches easily to most strollers
Magnetic front flap plus snap closure

Fisher-Price Ripstop Diaper Bag Backpack

$35

Features “fast-finder” pockets designated for wipes, pacifiers, your phone, diapers, and an insulated pocket for a bottle
Includes a changing pad
Reinforced footed bottom and adjustable straps
Material wipes clean

State Highland Diaper Backpack

$145

Buy one, and the company gives one to a child in need
Includes changing pad
Interior pockets and three detachable pouches
Wipe clean
Tote Bag

2. Tote Bags

TWELVElittle UNisex 3-in-1 Foldover Diaper Bag Tote

$180

Zipper top
Five interior pockets, two exterior, two insulated bottle pockets
Includes changing pad
Can be carried as a tote, backpack, or messenger thanks to padded 54” strap

Hip Cub Messenger Bag

$48

Large and spacious with eight pockets, including two large pockets on the front
Includes matching changing pad and stroller straps
Carry as a tote or use the adjustable shoulder strap to wear it crossbody
Spot clean the cotton canvas material

Wild Baby Washable Diaper Bag

$45

Upcycled denim material (exterior) is washable and eco-friendly; lined cotton interior
Exterior wipes storage pocket plus two deep side pockets for bottles
Zipper top, two deep interior pockets
Over the shoulder tote with stroller straps

Oh Joy! Tote Diaper Bag

Oh Joy! Tote Diaper Bag

$40

Adjustable shoulder strap plus two handles and stoller loops
Vinyl material wipes clean
Zipper closure at top, fold out changing pad
Large bag has four interior pockets and five exterior pockets

Carryall Print Diaper Bag

$70

Nylon/polyester material wipes clean
Exterior tablet pocket plus two snap-close pockets
Includes changing pad and attached key ring
Removable strap can be looped onto stroller

3. Messenger Diaper Bags

Little Unicorn Rambler Satchel Diaper Bag

$65

Spacious bag has 12 pockets. Including a protective tablet pocket
Cotton canvas material with vegan leather accents
Can be worn as a messenger bag or carried as a tote, thanks to adjustable strap
Includes stroller straps and changing pad

J.J. Cole Satchel Bag

$70

Oversize bag has seven exterior pockets and four interior
Removable padded shoulder strap
Includes stroller grips and changing pad
Available in seven patterns

Skip Hop Chelsea Downtown Chic Diaper Satchel

$100

12 pockets, including four interior pockets and an insulated bottle pocket
Includes padded changing pad and clip-on stroller straps
Metal feet keep it off the ground, padded shoulder straps
Faux leather details and gold accents; available in three colors

Babymel Grace Diaper Bag

$73

Made from water resistant, wipe clean faux leather
Includes machine washable padded changing pad
Top handles, shoulder strap, integrated stroller straps
Four interior and four exterior pockets, zippered top closure

Honest Co. Everything Tote.

$170

Supple vegan leather contains no BPA or PVC
Two interior insulated pockets, seven exterior pockets including one large zippered
Included changing pad has zippered pocket for storing wipes and diapers
Wipeable EVA interior

4. Stroller Diaper Bags

JL Childress Cool ‘N Cargo Stroller Cooler

$19

Insulated compartments for bottles, plus additional compartments for storage
Attached handles easily snap on and off strollers
Detachable shoulder strap
Lightweight, phthalate-free, polyester material wipes clean

HapTim Diaper Bag

$57

Nylon, water resistant material
13 pockets including three insulated bottle pockets and side wipes pocket
Stroller straps plus backpack straps and handles for carry options
Includes changing pad

Stokke Xplory Changing Bag

$119

Lightweight bag that can be attached to stroller or carried as a tote
Includes changing pad bag and foldable changing pad
Four exterior pockets and three interior pockets
Variety of colors designed to match Stokke strollers

Diaper Dude Stroller Messenger Diaper Bag

$60

Can be attached to stroller, carried messenger style or carried by top handles
Converts into a caddy for car, stroller, or airplane use
Two insulated bottle pockets, large exterior mesh pocket plus zippered pockets, divided interior
Included cushioned changing pad

StorkSak Stroller Caddy

$49

Four exterior pockets plus removable insulated interior bottle pocket with Velcro
Zip and magnetic tabs closures
Integrated stroller straps
Flat base for stability

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