We analyzed results from Babylist’s Best Baby Products survey, which polled 6,000 Babylist users and asked them to share the baby products they love the most and why. Durable fabric: Cotton is great for a onesie, but when it comes to diaper bags, you want something water-resistant. Nylon and polyester are your friends!

Best Diaper Bags in 2023 - Insider The 9 Best Diaper Bags in 2023 - Insider

Do I really need a diaper bag? In short, no. You can use a purse from your before-times, a tote from the market, or even an aforementioned gym bag. However, diaper bags are designed for the exact things you need to carry around when you have a small child, and do you really want to risk leaking formula onto your Telfar? I wore each bag for a full day, taking extensive notes on the functionality of the features, comfort, durability, maintenance, value, aesthetic, size and weight. I went on stroller walks and attended school drop-off, tennis lessons, swim class and doctor’s appointments with these bags and my diapered toddler. This is a compact bag that’s perfect for someone with limited storage space and looking for a streamlined solution. The straps are thin and sleek, and we found them to be easy to adjust. Overall, this is a great value for the price, so it’s perfect for someone looking for an affordable, efficient bag.Pros: Durable; looks like a purse; removable changing mat, wide handle and strap drops, spill-resistant material

RUVALINO Baby Changing Bag with Pacifier Bag, Multifunction

We created the PEOPLE Tested seal of approval to help you find the very best products for your life. We use our unique methodology to test products in three labs across the country and with our network of home testers to determine their effectiveness, durability, ease of use, and so much more. Based on the results, we rate and recommend products so you can find the right one for your needs. We appreciated the thoughtfulness of this bag’s design—5 stars! The zippers are easy to use, and there is plenty of space—and then some—for everything. According to our tester, the bag is a great option for traveling families. Testing Notes: “The drop-down changing pad is pretty unique. I've never seen that before, and I could see how that could be particularly helpful where there is no other changing surface available.” Do mom and dad both need a diaper bag? No, just make sure that both partners are comfortable carrying around the one you buy. The Indi bag is the only bag I tested that possessed multiple hooks and fobs to attach necessities, but the Béis, does have one too. Interestingly, the top two winners, the Meta and Forma bags, do not offer have key fob attachments. Don’t Overstuff ItWe utilized insight from the Babylist editorial team, including Gear Editor Jen LaBracio, an expert in the baby space for over six years and a mom of two who has written hundreds of baby gear guides and personally researched and tested hundreds of baby products, including many diaper bags. Pros: Streamlined design, mini changing mat, luggage sleeve, shoe and dust bag, stroller straps, soft material; fits most laptops The grab handles are not as comfortable or convenient as we’d like, so this bag is less versatile than it appears.

RUVALINO Large Diaper Bag Backpack, Multifunction Travel RUVALINO Large Diaper Bag Backpack, Multifunction Travel

It’s made of polyester, which textile expert Deborah Young says is “the most common” choice for diaper bags—and a practical one, because it proved easy to clean. The water I spilled on it immediately ran off, and the pouch wiped off with a single swipe. It didn’t leave a mark or any residue on the body of the bag. While some editors felt that their belongings all piled on top of each other, even when sorted, we did find that this bag proves itself during travel. The bag also stands on its own when fully loaded, and it has convenient stroller loops. We took it on vacation, and it got crammed under airplane seats, smushed by strollers in the trunk, and dragged to the beach—and it still looks brand new. Diapers take forever to decompose and are a huge environmental hazard in landfills. It takes so long for a diaper to decompose that no one has been alive long enough to actually witness one decompose entirely.The front of the bag zippers to the bottom, so you can open the bag completely and see what’s inside What is the best material for a diaper bag then? In terms of fabric, Young says, “Polyester is the most common choice. Nylon is a close second (and nylon is stronger, if you’re inclined to load it up with heavy things).” Skip Hop Forma’s lightweight bag is polyester, while the Béis bag is made of sturdy nylon, which helps explain its rugged disposition, wipeable surface and storage capacity. The Dagne Dover Indi’s interior lining is made from a recycled polyester material, making it easy to clean, too. Testing Notes: “I could sort of reach things through the top opening, but the game changer was the front zipper, which let me take out the diaper, a bottle, and the changing pad, super easily.” The best materials for a diaper bag are durable and easy to clean. Some popular options include nylon, polyester or canvas. These materials are waterproof or water-resistant, making them ideal for storing diapers, wipes and other baby essentials. Do you need two diaper bags?