The Best Diaper Bags, According to Experienced Moms

If you’re looking for a backpack, you can’t do much better than this diaper backpack from Skip Hop, which combines the storage of a larger diaper bag with hands-free convenience. A 2021, 2020 and 2019 What to Expect Award winner, the front pocket allows you to stash all your necessities (like baby’s pacifier) in an easy-to-reach spot.

If you’re someone who likes to stay hyper-organized, then this bag is great because of the special packing cubes — one that’s insulated for bottles and a mesh one to store a couple of extra changes of clothes or even snacks for when baby gets older. No more having to dump out your entire baby bag just to find one thing. (Hey, it happens.)

In addition, you’ll also like the side pockets that are wide enough to hold bottles. Between these and the additional insulated case, you can easily transport three bottles securely without worrying about spills and leaks. Like all Skip Hop bags, the backpack also comes with stroller straps. It measures 16 inches long by 8 inches wide, so you can even slide a 15-inch laptop inside if you're also in work mode.

Weight: 1.4 pounds

Dimensions: 16 x 8 x 14 inches

This bag may look small, but with nine pockets — including a large interior pocket, two insulated bottle pockets and a padded "mommy pocket" to keep your essentials safe — you can stay organized to the max. You can also keep important essentials in the plastic pocket, which will ensure they stay clean and dry. Plus, it's easy to keep clean, since you can simply toss it in the wash when it gets dirty (and germaphobes will appreciate that it's lined with antimicrobial fabric that protects against mold and mildew).

It measures 14 inches wide by 12 inches high, so it's a bit more streamlined, but nicely organized so it doesn't feel like a black hole. The variety of colors and prints that this comes in — 14 currently — are chic and cute. (Navy and white polka dot, pale aqua, blush.) Two recent upgrades make the bag more appealing than ever: The shiny gold hardware is now matte gold and the interior is a nice silver (versus the previous satin lining).

Weight: 2.8 pounds

Dimensions: 14 x 12 x 6.5 inches

No one wants to be on the hunt for a changing station when a dirty diaper calls. And this backpack diaper bag comes with a lot of convenience. In addition to the bag, you get a generously sized changing pad (big enough to fit a toddler! — because, yes, you still will use a diaper bag for the toddler years), 16 pockets, insulated bottle pockets and a padded laptop pocket.

Plus, you can use the bag as a backpack or handbag — or you could hang it on your stroller. Stylish with a unisex design, it’ll last for years. Speaking of long-lasting, the durable construction can handle just how often you’ll use this thing, resisting rips and tears.

Weight: 1.78 pounds

Dimensions: 11.8 x 7.8 x 16.5 inches

Dagne Dover’s diaper tote is indeed a diaper bag, but it’s so stylish, we wouldn’t blame you for using it for more than just baby stuff. (You’ll look like the most put together parent on the block hanging this off your stroller handles.) Of course, the neoprene bag comes with just about everything you’d need for a little one: a mini changing mat, two stroller clips, a small pouch and a water-resistant bag. Don’t forget about the wipe compartment at the side of the bag, hidden by a zipper. You’ll be ready for any mess or spill.

Plus, it fits most 15-inch laptops and has plenty of pockets and compartments to keep you organized. If baby is going to daycare, you can drop her off and take this to work with you, and it looks just as sleek as any high-end work bag. Carry it with the cross-body strap or hold it by the handles.

Dimensions: 16.25 x 12 x 6 inches

Weight: 3.1 pounds

This bag checks a lot of boxes for families on the go. Big enough for a getaway, it’s the supersized version of the brand’s Duo Signature Diaper Bag (a bestseller) and comes with two packing cubes. Plus, it’ll slide over any rolling luggage (a must) if an airport is in your future. It’s roomy enough to hold everything for a baby (or two!), plus some of your stuff, too — like the softly lined cell phone pocket, which comes in handy in avoiding the constant where’d-I-put-my-phone parent problem.

One of the things you’ll really love is the fact that this bag opens really wide. Being able to see the bottom of a bag is important for finding everything that you need when you need it, and so this will take some of the stress out of the search. Many moms also say that they like this bag as a hospital bag when they give birth because it just fits so much.

Weight: 4.9 pounds

Dimensions: 17 × 13.5 × 6 inches

This diaper bag is actually two bags in one — a backpack and a diaper clutch. The large backpack has nine pockets, a separate place for a laptop, a stylish vegan leather bottom, a changing mat and a magnetic flap to keep everything contained. The waxed canvas material means that you’d never guess that this was a diaper bag in the first place. You’ll also appreciate the wide straps for more comfort when you lug around all the essentials. But it’s the diaper clutch that makes this backpack really stand out. Not only can you use this as your grab-and-go for short, local jaunts outside of the house (it’s got a big enough capacity to fit a fold-up changing mat), but you can also stash your stuff in it. When you head to the bathroom (alone!), no need to lug an entire bag with you. Just take this. You can feel good about buying this bag, too: A portion of the company's proceeds is donated to Every Mother Counts, an organization founded by Christy Turlington dedicated to making equitable maternal care available to women throughout the world.

Dimensions: 13 x 16 x 6.5 inches

Have baby, will hike? Sure, you could take your regular diaper bag, but this sporty option was designed for the great outdoors. The fabric reflects heat so baby’s bottle stays nice and cool (the bag has space for two), and it’s made with antimicrobial fabric (because with everything you store inside, backpacks can get icky) and has a padded back. Mesh panels will also ensure that you stay cool when walking around in the heat or being active with baby.

Inside, you’ll find pockets aplenty and a removable changing pad. It also comes with stroller clips for those days when your adventures call for a set of wheels. It has fairly generous backpack dimensions, measuring roughly 17 inches high by 11 inches wide.

Weight: 1.88 pounds

Dimensions: 10.8 x 7.13 x 17 inches

This Canadian brand is favored by everyone from students to executives to parents. Why? The timeless designs are both stylish and functional. Take this sturdy diaper bag, which has multiple pockets on the inside and outside, plus an adjustable shoulder strap. It includes stroller attachments and a removable changing pad that perfectly matches the bag, too. Even better, the classic black color is so fashionable, you and your partner may fight over who gets to carry it. It measures 17 inches wide and 12 inches high and has a practical, satchel-like silhouette. Parents rave about just how much stuff they can fit in this bag.

Weight: 2.76 pounds

Dimensions: 5.5 x 17 x 12 inches

If you’re looking for a diaper bag that doesn’t scream, “diaper bag!” this vegan backpack-meets-bag is for you. (Take your pick on how you want to wear it.) It’s made from stain-resistant faux leather and has no potentially harmful materials such as BPA or PVC, so you can feel good about your purchase — but it’s functional, too. With an extra-large size, the zipper top adds style but also allows for easy access and there are 12 pockets for organizing all of the essentials (because we know there are a lot of 'em!). Will hold four bottles snugly in the interior. The best part? You don’t have to retire this vegan leather bag when baby grows out of needing a diaper bag — it’s that stylish.

Weight: 4.11 pounds

Dimensions: 17 x 14 x 3 inches