The 15 Best Diaper Bags That Don't Actually Look Like Diaper Bags

With the arrival of a new baby, you understandably have a billion things to do, but trust us: Finding the best diaper bag should be right at the top of your new baby checklist. As one of the handier items on this list, a diaper bag will be used to death, so you want to make sure it meets all your new requirements. And just because the days of grabbing your phone, wallet, and keys and waltzing out the door are long gone, doesn't mean you have to say goodbye to your sense of style as well. We've found 15 of the best diaper bags that you'll be proud to carry around.

What goes into a newborn's diaper bag?

If you're considering removing "diaper bag" from your baby registry, you might want to think again because diapers are not the only thing you'll need one for. Consider all the other baby products you'll be hauling around every single time you leave the house with a baby: baby wipes, changing mat, change of clothes, milk bottles, formula, teething toys, other toys, first-aid kit, diaper cream, and pacifier. As the baby gets older, you'll need to add more items to the bag, like a water beaker, food containers, thermos, snacks, baby cutlery, bibs, and usually larger toys and objects to keep your child occupied—not to mention your own necessities. Quite simply, you need a bag that can do it all.

Which is the best baby diaper bag for me?

Baby diaper bags aren't what they used to be, with more options than ever to cater to individual needs and tastes. If soft pastel pink or blue chunky diaper bags with baby elephants on them aren't for you, choose a functional style with tons of compartments or throw a diaper backpack over your shoulder for convenient commuting. A lot of diaper bags nowadays don't even look like actual diaper bags—like those in trendy clutch and crossbody designs. Some, like totes, even double up as work bags or travel bags. These diaper bags are subtle, stylish, and don't scream "I don't have a life outside of my baby." Most of them just look like regular purses and you'll get use out of them long after your kids are done with diapers. Some even double up as work bags or travel bags. We've chosen 15 of the best, ultra-durable totes and diaper bags that are so stylish, no one will guess you're lugging diapers, extra outfits, a week's supply of Cheerios, and a Magna Doodle.