Best Diaper Bags: 11 Stylish & Practical Picks Recommended By Mums
Who says you have to carry an eyesore? These diaper bag looks like your everyday bags but fit just about everything, feature clever compartments and more
By Dawn Pillay -
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After giving birth to my first baby last year, I was so anxious whenever I thought about bringing him out of the house. It felt like a whole production, having to pack a bag specifically to carry all his necessities.
Think enough spare changes of clothes and spare diapers for pee and poo blowouts (learnt this the hard way), to baby wipes, milk powder, milk bottle, bottle warmer, swaddles, burp cloths and more.
Enter the perfect diaper bag with useful compartments for just about everything, including mummy’s things.
Having a good diaper bag helped give me peace of mind and lessen my anxiety somehow, simply knowing that I’ve perfectly packed everything we needed for hours out of the house with the baby.
If you’re in a similar situation, preparing for your newborn baby, or simply on the lookout for a new diaper bag, here are 11 great options to consider, including my current diaper bags in rotation!
Best Large Diaper Bag
Skip Hop Mainframe Wide Open Diaper Backpack
My go-to diaper bag from Skip Hop provides ample space for everything you’ll need for a full day out with baby. I’ve managed to fit in all the baby essentials, including my Minimonkey baby carrier, and portable breast pumps too.
You’ll appreciate the structured bag frame that opens wide, making it easy to pack all the things you need. Perfect for organising different items like your diapers, wipes, baby bottles, hot water flasks and more, the bag has different pockets and compartments, and also features a hardy polyester fabric that’s durable and easy to wash.
Best of all, it comes with a machine-washable cushioned diaper changing pad and built-in stroller straps that allow you to easily clip it onto your stroller for added convenience.
How much: From $71.55
Most Stylish Diaper Bag
Kate Spade Carter Large Diaper Baby Bag
For the stylish mamas, this Kate Spade diaper bag hits the sweet spot between looking good while staying oh-so-functional.
It has ample pockets for keeping your things organised, including five interior pockets and two side pockets for your baby bottles, and also comes with a changing pad. Crafted with durable nylon, the bag offers three different carry styles from crossbody to shoulder and top handle.
One of my mummy friends shared that she likes how this bag transitions seamlessly from a diaper bag to a bag for work or going out with her girlfriends!
How much: From $285
Best Diaper Bag With Insulated Pockets
Parker Baby Diaper Backpack
I’m definitely getting this diaper bag soon, just for the useful insulated pockets to help keep my baby’s milk warm. It’s especially great if you’re planning to prepare a bottle of milk or baby food before you leave home, but want to keep it warm without having to lug the additional weight of your bottle warmer along.
Apart from that, this sizable bag comes with a host of features such as mesh pocket organisers, a wipe-clean waterproof changing pad, stroller straps, a padded laptop pocket, and a mummy pocket for your lip balm, keys, wallet and more.
How much: From $143.33
Best Small Diaper Bag
Herschel Supply Co. Retreat Tote Diaper Bag
Sleek with a nice slim profile that fits the essentials, you can’t go wrong with the Herschel bag that can be repurposed for work after baby has grown up a little.
It’s on the smaller side, which some of us might appreciate more than the usual bulkier diaper bags. That being said, it still fits the essentials you’ll need when you head out with baby. It also comes with a handy changing mat for on-the-go diaper changes, and a nifty front compartment for easy access to your everyday items.
If you’re into eco-friendly products, this bag is made with sustainable materials, namely their EcoSystem 600D fabric and a tonal stripe liner crafted from 100% recycled post-consumer water bottles.
How much: From $168.39
Best Versatile Diaper Bag
Lululemon New Parent Backpack 17L
If ‘buy one get one free’ is a concept that appeals to you, you might want to snap up this versatile backpack diaper bag by Lululemon. This backpack diaper bag was intentionally designed with a removable pouch that can be worn as a cross-body bag, essentially giving you two bags in one.
It has stroller straps, side pockets for bottles, a changing pad, and the usual pockets for efficient organisation of baby items. It also works great as a dad diaper bag, for dads looking for something just a tad more masculine, for when you bring baby out!
How much: From $328
Best Luxury Diaper Bag
Gucci GG Supreme Printed Diaper Bag
For those looking to treat yourselves to a gorgeous bit of luxury, don’t skip over the Gucci Ophidia Printed Diaper Bag. Crafted in Italy with a calf leather trim and featuring the GG Supreme monogram pattern, you’ll get to change your baby’s diapers on an equally luxe diaper changing pad that comes with the bag.
Unlike the usual diaper bags, this bag might not have a load of pockets, but it does have side pockets for bottles, and the spacious interior has a slot pocket for diapers, nappy cream and wipes, with plenty of room for other necessities.
How much: From $2,950
Best Lightweight Diaper Bag
Jujube Super Be Diaper Bag
Jujube has been a popular diaper bag brand among savvy parents for many years now, so we definitely can’t leave this off the list.
Famous for being ultra lightweight and thoughtfully designed with water-resistant, stain-repelling and machine-washable material, the bag’s inner lining features an antimicrobial treatment that helps resist bacteria, mould, and mildew. (We hear it’s one of the easiest diaper bags to clean!)
It also has oodles of pockets so you can easily organise everything for baby and yourself and head out worry-free.
How much: From $79
Best Classic Diaper Bag
Longchamp Le Pliage Original L Tote bag
You really, really, can’t go wrong with the Longchamp Le Pliage Original L Tote bag, a classic bag that many mommies have turned to for their staple diaper bag when bringing baby out.
It’s lightweight, durable, water-resistant, and easy to clean, but what makes it a winner is how it’s good to use with or without baby.
The large bag accommodates everything you’ll need, and you can easily purchase bag inserts for your Longchamp bag if you’re looking to keep your stuff nicely organised within.
How much: From $182.66
Best Backpack Diaper Bag
Kipling So Baby Diaper Backpack
Kipling has been around for many years, and it’s little wonder why, with how lightweight, functional and high-quality their bags are. The Kipling So Baby Diaper Backpack is a good choice with at least eight different compartments to keep your things neatly organised.
The signature crinkle nylon fabric is water-resistant and easy to maintain, with sturdy hardware that’s been reinforced so you don’t have to worry about the bag breaking apart with heavy use.
Lastly, the iconic monkey keychain is so adorable and definitely worth a mention too!
How much: From $231.54
Best Sporty Diaper Bag
Nike Convertible Changing Bag
There’s a bag to suit every mama’s taste, and this Nike diaper bag is the proof in the pudding.
For the sporty mums, look no further than the Nike Convertible Changing Bag with all the pockets you’ll need, along with a separate insulated pouch to keep your baby’s milk and food warm, and a smaller circular pouch perfect for your little one’s pacifiers.
Made of recycled polyester, it’s easy to clean, but most of all, we like how it can truly be adapted for other uses.
Bring it along on hikes, or when you hit the gym and more. The bottle holder pockets are perfect for your protein shaker bottle and water bottle, the insulated pouch for your prepped meals, and the ‘pacifier pouch’ for your Airpods, too!
It even has a laptop compartment - basically hitting every need you could possibly think of.
How much: From $157.50
Best Puffer Diaper Bag
The Paper Bunny Puffer Shopper
For a quick few hours out, I’ll grab my The Paper Bunny Puffer Shopper that’s both cute and functional - and perfect for puffer bag fans.
This popular bag comes in a fun variety of colours and features two zippered compartments on the front and back for small items, two inner pockets (perfectly sized for diapers and baby wipes), and a roomy main compartment.
Not only are you able to keep your essentials nicely organised, but it also doubles as a great work bag that can comfortably fit your laptop and other daily essentials.
How much: From $65