A diaper bag is sure to start replacing your favorite purses once your little one arrives, and luckily we’re living in a time with options as chic as they are sustainable. When searching for a great diaper bag to call your own, it’s important to consider a few factors. You’ll want a bag that’s easy and comfortable to carry, cleans up swiftly, and fits all of your baby essentials (and hopefully some of yours as well!). You might also consider gender neutrality based on which parent or parents are going to be carrying it most frequently.
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Best Overall | Most Affordable | Best Gender Neutral
1. Patagonia
Best For | Convertible outdoor backpack
Price | $99
This carry-all tote from the leaders in ethical and sustainable apparel is made from recycled nylon and made in a Fair Trade certified factory. The 27-liter Ultralight Black Hole Tote is as durable as it is sustainable, and converts into a backpack for your biggest adventures, baby in tow!
2. Storq
Best For | Classic canvas tote style
Price | $148
Storq’s All of The Things Carryall is the bag if you’re looking for a tote that carries, well, all of the things. The classic canvas style is OEKO-Tex certified and comes with flexible interior pockets to make it easy to organize the bottles, cooler bags, diapers, clothes, toys, and all the other last-minute things for your little one.
3. Kibou
Best For | Fanny packs
Price | $98
If, like many parents, you’ve learned the merits of being hands-free as much as possible, you’ll love Kibou’s Vegan Leather Bag. Worn across the hips or slung over your back, this gender-neutral bag is perfect for carrying the essentials on any outing. Made from recycled vegan leather, this sustainable bag will grow with your kids through all their developmental stages.
4. Pehr
Best For | Overnight or weekender styles
Price | $160
For a totally organic diaper bag that comes in soothing colors you and your baby will love, we’ve got our eye on Pehr’s cotton Diaper Bag. Made from 100% organic cotton canvas and dyes, the interior is thoughtfully designed to accomodate all the various needs that working parents have, with compartments for diapers and bottles, but also a space for a 13″ laptop. We also love this for an overnight bag or weekender.
5. Everlane
Best For | Gender-neutral backpack
Price | $95
The ReNew Transit Backpack from Everlane is our top pick for a gender-neutral bag that is roomy, durable, and versatile as it is sustainable. Made from 100% recycled polyester, this expansive bag has a 15″ exterior laptop pocket in addition to its many other thoughtful storage compartments to make traveling anywhere (whether it’s cross-country or just to the grocery store), completely manageable for any family.
