We created the PEOPLE Tested seal of approval to help you find the very best products for your life. We use our unique methodology to test products in three labs across the country and with our network of home testers to determine their effectiveness, durability, ease of use, and so much more. Based on the results, we rate and recommend products so you can find the right one for your needs. Though this bag is comfortable and easy to carry, it is on the heavier side and is one of the heaviest we tested. Keep in mind that it does not come with a wet bag. But we don’t stop there: We also regularly re-review the categories in which we’ve awarded the PEOPLE Tested seal of approval — because the best product of today might not be the best of tomorrow. And by the way, companies can never buy our recommendation: Their products must earn it, fair and square. 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.”

Best Diaper Bags of 2023, According to a Real Parent - Babylist Best Diaper Bags of 2023, According to a Real Parent - Babylist

The Skip Hop Weekender Travel Diaper Bag Tote makes traveling with the family a breeze thanks to its sleeve that easily slips over suitcase handles.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. 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. Testing Notes: “It made me have such good posture walking around! The straps were surprisingly comfy for not being padded.”

RUVALINO Baby Changing Bag with Pacifier Bag, Multifunction

This is a compact bag that’s perfect for someone with limited storage space and looking for a streamlined solution. The straps are thin and sleek, and we found them to be easy to adjust. Overall, this is a great value for the price, so it’s perfect for someone looking for an affordable, efficient bag. The Skip Hop Forma was the lightest diaper bag I tested. Lex Goodman For Forbes A Size That’s Just Right We analyzed results from Babylist’s Best Baby Products survey, which polled 6,000 Babylist users and asked them to share the baby products they love the most and why. Testing Notes: “I could sort of reach things through the top opening, but the game changer was the front zipper, which let me take out the diaper, a bottle, and the changing pad, super easily.” Plenty of storage space. A place for all the things is what most parents are after when choosing a diaper bag. Look for a bag with plenty of space to store items like diapers and wipes, of course, but also a change of clothes, bottles, bibs, a blanket, pacifiers and more.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. It cleans up well, too. Despite my visit to a coffee shop and the tennis courts, in addition to my parenting duties, it didn’t get dirty during a full day out. I spilled water on it, and it dried without leaving a mark or dampening anything inside. The blueberry puree I spilled on it required soap and water to remove the light mark it left, but it did come out. When it comes to must-haves, new parents have a lot on their lists. And while the best diaper bags may fall under the radar in favor of other products for their little ones—cribs and swaddles, car seats and strollers, clothes and toys—it's arguably one of the most important items. I wore each bag for a full day, taking extensive notes on the functionality of the features, comfort, durability, maintenance, value, aesthetic, size and weight. I went on stroller walks and attended school drop-off, tennis lessons, swim class and doctor’s appointments with these bags and my diapered toddler.