When it comes to choosing a diaper bag, many parents and caregivers don’t care what it looks like – does it hold baby stuff? Check! But I want to find some options that are a good balance between not too “messy“and neither”deer skin in the forest while surviving Season 12 of Alone.”
Can you use any bag for a diaper bag?
Yes, you certainly can, however, diaper bags usually have unique features like insulated bottle pockets, mold-resistant change pads, and multiple pockets so you don’t have to panic digging into the depths of a bag with one hand while trying to contain an epic. poosplosion to others. It’s not essential but it will probably make your life easier.
Best Gender Neutral or Unisex Diaper Bags:
I’ve listed them in order (roughly) of low to high prices. You can get a great cheap diaper bag for $40 or get a well-made one for $200 that will last you years and many children.
Note: I’ve tried to list all the places you can shop for each bag but check them all before you buy, as prices can vary between stores (especially Amazon).
Bananafish Melanie Backpack Diaper Bag
It can be worn as a backpack, carried as a tote or attached to your stroller. The spacious interior has ten elasticated and zippered pockets, two interior insulated bottle pockets, and a portable fold-up changing pad so you’re always prepared. You can find it at:
Eddie Bauer Traverse Diaper Bag
This bag has a roomy 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 padded adjustable shoulder straps or attach it to your stroller with stroller clips. It also comes with a pop-open removable wipes case and changing pad for easy on-the-go diapering.
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Eddie Bauer Cascade Back Pack Diaper Bag
The spacious interior compartment offers 12 pockets for diapers, bottles, baby wipes, blankets, a change of clothes and your personal items. It has one outer and two inner insulated pockets that keep bottles cool. It has padded and adjustable shoulder straps, stroller loops and a coordinating diaper changing pad. You can find it at:
Skip Hop Envi Luxe Backpack Diaper Bag
Made from recycled plastic bottles, it’s durable, lightweight and holds all your essentials. The streamlined design is packed with 10 pockets, including an easily accessible wipes compartment with a magnetic flap closure. A wide opening and roomy interior make it easy to pack and organize all the essentials for baby (and you). You can find it at:
Skip the Hop Duo Weekender Diaper Bag
If you need something bigger (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 is an insulated, double bottle pocket on the outside and it comes with a changing pad. You can carry it by the handles, as a crossbody bag, or clip it to your stroller. You can find it at:
The Honest Company City Coated Canvas
Made from black coated cotton canvas, this backpack has 7 spacious interior pockets, one large insulated pocket, changing pad with zippered pocket. It has a wipeable PVC-free lining for easy cleaning and sanitization and is decorated with silver zippers. You can find it at:
Product of North x Babylist Sustainable Elkin Diaper Backpack
With a relaxed style for moms or dads, this bag is made with 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 internal pockets to keep your necessities such as snacks, pacifiers, diaper cream and toys. Carry on top handles or wear it as a backpack. You can find it at:
TWELVE Unisex Courage Backpack
Waterproof and durable enough to be fully machine washable, this diaper bag backpack is finished with gunmetal hardware and has magnetic snaps and a spacious slip pocket inside. It can fit up to a 15″ laptop with the front zipper down for easy access. Plenty of storage room in the interior and exterior pockets to carry all your baby stuff. You can find it at:
Stokke Xplory X Replacement Bag
It can be attached directly to your stroller or carried as a shoulder bag or backpack. Also included is a foldable changing mat and a detachable carry bag. It features pockets of various sizes, including a waterproof side pocket and comes in a variety of colors. Super soft fabrics are UPF 50+ and PFC-free water repellent and easy to wipe clean. You can find it at:
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 can be easily removed when it’s time to clean. These backpacks/messenger bags include a padded laptop compartment and a luggage pass-through pocket to let your suitcase take some lugging. They are expensive but they are well made. You can find them at:
Have you found a unisex diaper bag that you like?
Let me know in the comments and I’ll add it to the list!
Related: What to Pack in Your Diaper Bag
