Choosing the Right Diaper Bag

/ Mary, Mother of the Light Academy/

Parenting is full of laughs, love, and choices…SO MANY CHOICES.  First-time parents tend to get very overwhelmed by the number of decisions they have to make.  Everything from nursery wallpaper to bath-time products is resting on your shoulders.

One of the most crucial products for parents is the diaper bag.  Not just because it will follow you everywhere you go, but because it needs to be versatile.  It’s not just about diapers!  It’s about your arsenal of tricks and tools for when your baby gets grumpy or when your toddler needs to redirect their attention.  Some parents even go through multiple iterations of diaper bags before they land on THE ONE.  With that said, Parents.com has done some of the legwork for you.  Below are the top five diaper bags as decided by the experts.

1) Eddie Bauer Echo Places & Spaces Backpack: This is a new take on a diaper bag that takes the form of a backpack with padded straps, zipper secured pockets, and a flap opening.  This bag has plenty of space for snacks, diapers, wipes, and toys galore.

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2) JuJuBe Classic Convertible Diaper Bag: This bag is AMAZING for parents constantly on the go.  Why? This bag has detachable straps so it can be a bag or a backpack, mesh pockets and insulated pockets for bottles, easy to clean fabric and a flap that can be used on a changing table!

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3) PBK x Mark & Graham Diaper Bag: This unisex diaper bag is extra stylish and can even be customized with initials.  It comes in a myriad of color options, has a detachable zipper pouch, leather handles and plenty of space inside. It is made of a durable nylon material that wipes clean too.                                                         

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4) JJ Cole Backpack Diaper Bag: One of the chicest looking diaper bags on the market!  This bag also allows you to go back and forth between backpack and messenger bag. It has 10 pockets for all of your parenting essentials and a zip-top for easy access and security.  This bag also easily attaches to a stroller and has no-slip grips.

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5) Fawn Design Original: One of the fancier designs in the list, the diaper backpack is made from vegan leather with a zipper top and 12 pockets!  Since this is faux leather, any messes can be cleaned with a simple wipe down.

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The most important thing about a diaper bag is that it fits your lifestyle, your aesthetic and that you’re comfortable with it as a parent who will have a million other things to worry about.  It is definitely suggested that you look at these bags in person so you can try them on and feel their weight.  There is no shame in options either!  If you try one and it doesn’t work out for you try and try again!