BEST BABY DIAPER BAGS

 The best diaper bags make it easier to carry all your baby gear in one bag dedicated and designed for just that task, with indispensable features like insulated pockets for bottles, built-in changing mats and supportive shoulder straps. Because whatever the age of your baby, toting around essentials like diapers, snacks, a change of clothes and toy distractions quickly becomes necessary to avoid meltdowns and messes, whether you’re running out for five minutes or five hours. After testing 10 of the best diaper bags for a number of attributes, including comfort, functionality, durability and, yes, aesthetics, I found the Petunia Pickle Bottom Meta Backpack to be the best overall option thanks to its robust features, quality and low-maintenance nature. I selected the Skip Hop Forma Diaper Backpack as the best value option because of its top-notch quality, comfortable carry and lightweight design.

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I found two more winners after testing that might please parents looking for something a bit extra. The Béis Backpack Diaper Bag is the best large-capacity option, with its roomy main compartment and durable but stylish build, and the Dagne Dover Indi Diaper Backpack is a splurge-worthy favorite given its sleek and stylish look that doesn’t lack in functionality and provides new parents something special to carry.

These are the best diaper bags after rigorous testing:

• Best Diaper Bag Overall: Petunia Pickle Bottom Meta Backpack
• Best Value Diaper Bag: Skip Hop Forma Diaper Bag Backpack
• Best Splurge Diaper Bag: Dagne Dover Indi Diaper Backpack
• Best Large Capacity Diaper Bag: Béis Backpack Diaper Bag