While you’ll need to confirm with your specific airline, most agree that diaper bags are neither a personal item nor count as your carry-on luggage. You are, however, allowed only one diaper bag per child. That means you’ll also be allowed to carry a personal item like a handbag and a carry-on in addition to a diaper bag. How Long Will You Use A Diaper Bag? And just as you have more than one handbag, you may also want to have more than one diaper bag — say, a smaller one for running to the store and a larger diaper bag that holds everything but the kitchen sink for longer excursions, day trips or more significant travel.

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.” The Skip Hop Forma was the lightest diaper bag I tested. Lex Goodman For Forbes A Size That’s Just Right I found the Kibou the ideal size compared to other belt diaper bags I tested. And while my large wallet and toddler water bottle didn’t fit into the Kibou, I was able to easily access my cards and cash thanks to the card holders and just threaded the belt through my son’s water bottle handle to remain hands-free. Parents need diaper bags that make their lives easier, not more difficult. Each bag I considered underwent a full and rather messy testing process. How Much Can It Fit?Whatever you choose (and no matter how many you buy), keep these important factors in mind when shopping for a diaper bag. How we chose the best diaper bags Stroller straps: Many diaper bags come with special straps that make it easy to attach the bag to the handlebar of your stroller. Material: This determines the overall “look” of your diaper bag as well as how easy it is to clean. Leather or vegan leather might look the most chic and work-friendly, but likely won’t stand up well to spills or dirt. Polyester or neoprene might be easier to spot clean but may not look as sleek or professional (if that’s what you’re going for).

I wished the changing pad were a bit more cushioned, but one side is made of a coated, easy-to-wipe-off canvas, and it rolls up to a nice closed position, secured with a Velcro strap. Dagne Dover Ace: While this is a great option for parents of older children or those stepping out solo, the Dagne Dover Ace is ultimately too small with too few features to please parents to make it the best diaper belt bag. 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: “It made me have such good posture walking around! The straps were surprisingly comfy for not being padded.” While the HapTim diaper bag doesn’t look “luxurious,” the price is better than most of the others on this list. It’s still a stylish, neutral diaper bag with plenty of space to hold your little one’s necessities (and your own).Changing pad: Some diaper bags include a changing pad that’s either removable or that folds out right from the bag for an instant changing station. Changing diapers on the go is a breeze with the Happy Luoka 3-in-1 Diaper Bag's expandable changing station that fits babies and toddlers. 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.