When it comes to picking a diaper bag, many parents and caregivers don’t care what it looks like – does it hold baby stuff? Check! But I wanted to find a few choices that were a nice balance between not too “frilly” and not too “skin a deer in the forest while surviving on Season 12 of Alone.”
Can you use any bag for a diaper bag?
Yes, you definitely can, however, diapers bags typically have unique features like insulated bottle pockets, mildew resistant change pads, and plenty of pockets so you aren’t frantically digging through an abyss of a bag with one hand while trying to contain an epic poosplosion with the other. It’s not essential but it will probably make your life a lot easier.
Best Diaper Bags that are Gender Neutral or Unisex:
I've listed them in order (roughly) of prices low to high. You can get a great inexpensive diaper bag for $40 or have a well crafted $200 that will last you for years and multiple kids.
Bananafish Melanie Backpack Diaper Bag
This can be worn as a backpack, carried as a tote or attached to your stroller. The spacious interior has ten elastic and zippered pockets, two interior insulated bottle pockets, and a portable fold-up changing pad so you’re always ready. You can find it at:
• Target
• Amazon
Skip Hop Flex Diaper Bag Backpack
This new diaper backpack offers multiple organizational pockets, adjustable padded straps, and features a water-resistant durable material. (I also love that it's navy instead of black.) The bag attaches easily to a stroller and even has a laptop holder for life beyond baby. You can find it at:
• Amazon
Eddie Bauer Traverse Diaper Bag
This bag has a spacious interior and 11 pockets for organization. It includes two insulated pockets and a large zippered front pocket for wallets, keys, cell phones, etc. You can wear it as a backpack with the padded adjustable shoulder straps or attach it to your stroller with the stroller clips. It also comes with a pop-open removable wipes case and changing pad for easy on-the-go diapering.
You can find it at:
• Babylist
• Target
• Amazon
Eddie Bauer Cascade Back Pack Diaper Bag
A spacious interior compartment and 12 pockets offer room for diapers, bottles, baby wipes, blankets, change of clothes and your personal items. It has one exterior and two interior insulated pockets keep bottles cool. It has padded and adjustable shoulder straps, stroller loops and a coordinating diaper changing pad. You can find it at:
• Target
• Babylist
Skip Hop Duo Weekender Diaper Bag
If you need something larger (for travel, multiple kids or twins) this supersized diaper bag might be the perfect fit. The roomy main compartment has a wide, “drawbridge” opening so you can easily see and access your gear and it includes two packing cubes. There’s an insulated, double bottle pocket outside and it comes with a changing pad. You can carry it by the handles, as a crossbody bag, or clip it onto your stroller. You can find it at:
• Babylist
• Target
• Amazon
Product of the North x Babylist Sustainable Elkin Diaper Backpack
With laid-back style for moms or dads, this bag is made using recycled water bottles. The exterior is made of sustainable blusign fabric, and the fabric for the liner and changing pad is 100% recycled. There are interior pockets to stash your necessities like snacks, pacifiers, diaper cream and toys. Carry by the top handles or wear it as a backpack. You can find it at:
• Babylist
TWELVElittle Unisex Courage Backpack
Water-resistant and durable enough to be fully machine-washable, this diaper bag backpack is finished with gunmetal hardware and has magnetic snaps and a wide slip pocket inside. It can fit up to a 15” laptop with the front zipper extending all the way down for easy access. There’s plenty of storage room in the interior and exterior pockets to haul all your baby gear. You can find it at:
• TWELVElittle
• Nordstrom
• Amazon
• Target (they carry the charcoal version)
Stokke Xplory X Changing Bag
This can be attached directly to your stroller or carried as a shoulder bag or backpack. A foldable changing mat and detachable carry bag are also included. It features pockets of varying sizes, including a waterproof side pocket and comes in a variety of colors. The extra-soft fabrics are UPF 50+ and PFC-free water repellent and easy to wipe clean. You can find it at:
• Stokke
• Babylist
• Nordstrom
Paperclip Willow Diaper Bag
Made from water bottles, this bag features a roll-out changing station that provides privacy and security with built-in sidewalls that detaches with ease when it's time to be cleaned. These backpack/messenger bags include a padded laptop compartment and a luggage pass-through pocket to let your suitcase do the lugging. They are pricey but they are beautifully made. You can find them at:
• Paperclip
• Nordstrom
• Amazon
huhu Everyday Diaper Backpack and Changing Wallet
When I first saw the price of this bag I balked, but when I saw it in person I was blown away. This bag is NICE, like I wish I was having a baby nice and there ain't much to make me think that.
The material is sturdy, and the finishes are high-quality and well done. It has many magnetic closures, making it super easy to get in and out of. The interior is blue, so you can actually see what's in the bag - a brilliant detail I never would have thought of.
Even if this bag is out of your price range, I recommend checking it out so you can look for its features in other bags. It takes a lot to impress me with diaper bags, and this one did it. You can find it:
Did you find a unisex diaper bag that you love?
Let me know in the comments and I’ll add it to the list!
Related: What to Pack in Your Diaper Bag
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