Backpack Diaper Bag

22 October 2021

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It can be intimidating to leave the house with a new baby. They seem to have so many needs all the time – diapers, bottles, pacifiers, diapers, lovies, more diapers, clean clothes. With all those needs, how can you possibly make it through the grocery store?

Enter the perfect diaper bag. A Itzy Ritzy Backpack Diaper Bag. It is difficult to find the right combination of size, style, organization, budget, and usefulness. There are so many bags on the market; how can you know which one is right for you?

How we chose the best diaper bags

We’re also busy parents who appreciate the appeal of the right bag. Some of these are bags we’ve used. For those we haven’t personally used, we reviewed reviews. In addition to the parents with newborns and preschoolers, we also spoke to parents with single babies and multiple children, as well as parents with a variety of style and budget needs.

Best backpack diaper bags

With a backpack, you can free your hands up for baby wrangling, stroller pushing, snack feeding, and all the other things that will keep you busy on the go.

Itzy Ritzy Boss Diaper Bag Backpack

We’ll start by saying this: 17 pockets. You can bet there’s a pocket for everything in this bag if you’re into organization.

Aside from the storage, this bag is a stylish option, thanks to the vegan leather accents and gorgeous color options. The front section can be fully unzipped, so you can access all your gear easily.

Anyone who has been forced to put their bag on a dirty bathroom floor will appreciate the rubber feet that can be easily cleaned with a sanitizing wipe.

Pros

Includes stroller straps and changing pad
variety of color options
Lots of storage and organization

Cons

Some small pockets
No pouch for wipes
On its own, heavier than many other bags

Ruvalino Multifunction Travel Backpack

Pockets galore, a changing pad included, and a simple, stylish design make this backpack appealing to many. Parents are big fans of the one-handed accessibility of many of the pockets and the design of the pockets and sections that allow for easy organization.

Reviewers appreciated the good customer service provided by the company and the lower price compared with some similar options.

Pros

Side pockets large enough to hold a water bottle
wipes pocket on one side
two main sections – can even fit your laptop

Cons

Doesn’t include stroller straps
Some small pockets
zipper issues for some reviewers

Best convertible diaper bags

These bags combine the great benefits of backpack-style bags with the benefit of quickly converting to crossbody bags to hand-carry bags or to hang from the stroller.

JuJuBe B.F.F. Diaper Bag

With various gorgeous patterns, this one almost looks too nice to use as a diaper bag, but built-in crumb drains and the fact that you can machine wash this bag means you totally can. With these detachable straps, you can easily switch between a backpack and crossbody bag without adding bulk to your bag.

The bag comes with a changing mat, but matching accessories – in matching fabrics – are available for purchase if you want a coordinated set.

Pros

Pattern options
washability and durability
storage and organization

Cons

Price
small side pockets
must purchase stroller straps separately

Milkmaid Goods Brooklyn Backpack

With this vegan leather option, you get a matching wristlet as well as a matching changing pad. This simple design doesn’t have as many pockets or pouches as some others, but it does not lack when it comes to the simple style. The large outside pockets are easy to access and can fit a water bottle. A nice surprise is the patterned lining.

Pros