25+ Chic Diaper Bag Alternatives
Or... cute, versatile, small-ish (but still roomy) bags for everyone!
Hi friends! This newsletter is (usually) a monthly-ish round-up of life things - what I'm enjoying, reading, learning, buying, doing, thinking about, and more. Today, I’m sharing some crowdsourced diaper bag alternatives.
It’s officially BABY MONTH!
I had a very short list of baby gear I planned to purchase for baby #3 this time around and one of the last items I’ve been trying to finalize is a diaper bag. But the more I thought about it, I realized…I don’t think I want a diaper bag. I don't think it's all that conducive to my life phase or how I use purses/bags in general. I could be wrong, but I feel like my vibe with baby 3 will be just..throw a couple of diapers and wipes in a cute bag and go from there. And then have some baby items in our car as needed. 🤷🏻♀️ Several moms of three told me this has been their approach and it works for them!
So once I decided to nix my original plan of getting a Real Diaper Bag ™️, I tried to narrow down my criteria for a diaper bag alternative. Here’s what I’m looking for:
1.) Cute/chic (i.e. the bag doesn't scream MOM PURSE/THERE’S DIAPERS IN HERE!)
2.) Small, but roomy enough for a few baby essentials
3.) Comfortable and easy to carry (I tend to love crossbody styles)
4.) Versatile enough to use after the 'baby phase'
I received so many great ideas from my IG community and wanted to compile and share them with you here. I’m planning to get one smaller crossbody bag or fanny pack style bag, and one slightly larger bag. I also loved that so many parents told me they use cute pouches/cases to store baby items and throw them into whatever regular bag, purse, tote, backpack, etc. they're using that day. Love that approach too!
It’s also important to note that ALL of these bags could be used when you… don’t have a baby or need to bring diapers with you. 💛
Here’s the top crowdsourced recommendations for diaper bag alternatives!
FANNY PACKS / BELT BAGS:
Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag Large 2L ($48)
Freshly Picked Classic Park Pack ($49)
Calpak Luka Belt Bag ($58) - comes in 20+ colors!
Kibou Mini Wallet Belt Bag ($59) - this was a top recommendation!
Freshly Picked Seoul Play Pack ($59)
Tush Baby 'The Pack' ($62) - I love that orchid pink color!
STORQ Quick Change Fanny Pack ($68) - this was a top recommendation! I’ve been super impressed with STORQ’s quality (used for years) so I’m confident this bag would live up to the hype.
The City Mouse Mini Sling Diaper Bag ($79) - love that this comes with a neutral strap AND you get to add a fun colorful/checkered one too!
Calpak Convertible Stroller Caddy Crossbody ($98) - can be worn crossbody or used as a stroller caddy
Kibou Travel Diaper Bag ($98)
MZ Wallace Metro Sling ($185) - love that this one feels a bit more elevated and definitely 'not baby' yet still holds A TON
SMALL BAGS (ALL CAN BE WORN CROSSBODY):
UNIQLO Round Mini Shoulder Bag ($20) - a super popular recommendation and amazing price point!
BAGGU Medium Nylon Crescent Bag ($52) - a top recommendation and comes in 20+ colors and various strap lengths!
Calpak Stevyn Mini Crossbody Bag ($58)
BAGGU Large Nylon Crescent Bag ($62)
BÉIS The Carryall Crossbody ($68)
Quince Italian Handwoven Leather Mini Shoulder Bag ($109) - Clare V vibes for a fraction of the cost! Love that this feels a lot more fancy than a 'regular' diaper bag/fanny pack
Quince Italian Leather Handwoven Satchel ($149)
SMALL BACKPACKS & TOTE BAGS
Moby Transit Cross-Body Diaper Bag ($30)
Fjallraven Kånken Mini ($40) - Lucy and Winnie often use this when bringing toys to a restaurant and it's great! We've had it for 5 years!
FP Movement Quilted Carryall ($68) - another top recommendation from many people! Comes in 25+ colors
Ölend 'Ona' Bag ($100) - just bought this at two friends' recommendations! It was marked down to $90 on the Choose app, and you can use a $20 off referral code making it $70! (mine is ANDITE)
Longchamp Small Le Pliage Top Handle Bag ($130)
POUCHES/CASES/OTHER
BAGGU 3D Zip Set ($36 for three pouches)
STORQ Sort It Out Pouch Set ($40 for three pouches)
BAGGU Go Pouch Set ($40 for three pouches) - I love BAGGU and have so many of their items.
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