8 Diaper Backpacks That Fit Way More Than You’d Think

✔️ WHY WE LOVE IT: One of Good Housekeeping's best luggage brands, Away also makes backpacks, and this is one of our favorites. At only 1.5 pounds, it's extremely lightweight and convenient for all sorts of outings (you can attach it to your stroller with the provided clips). It has a trolley sleeve for travel, five zippered pockets (including clear, wipeable ones), and four bottle holders (though they aren't insulated). There's also an included diaper caddy and changing pad, which has two pockets for both your diapers and wipes and a handle to quickly pull it out.

✔️ WHAT TESTERS SAY: I use this backpack daily, and absolutely love how it doesn't look like a diaper backpack. It features a laptop sleeve that's easy to access and super handy when I'm commuting to the office, as well as tons of compartments that help me stay organized. I also really appreciate that I can either bring the changing pad with me when I need it or leave it behind when I don't.

Compared to other diaper backpacks I've tested, this is one of the lightest and least bulky, yet you'd be surprised how much you're able to squeeze inside. When traveling, it comfortably held the changing pad plus caddy, over-ear headphones, extra clothing for both me and my daughter, my laptop, games and toys, and an adult puff jacket.

✔️ WHY WE LOVE IT: This backpack from Béis is big and definitely one we would recommend for anyone who wants to carry all baby essentials in one place (or you're a notorious overpacker like myself). A past Good Housekeeping Parenting Awards winner, it features a front pouch that can separate from the main bag, a wipes holder, and a fully zippered insulated compartment. What's unique about it is the fold-out changing station: The changing pad is essentially built into the backpack, so you'll never lose it.

✔️ WHAT TESTERS SAY: Earning high scores across the board in our tests, this backpack stood out for its comfortable design and impressive capacity. "I love how much interior capacity this diaper bag has. It’s huge!" said one parent. Others appreciated the insulated compartment as well as the detachable pocket. "This little compartment makes it so easy to quickly grab wipes when you're on the go!” said one mom.

One tester noted, however, that the bag can be "intimidatingly large at first," and in my personal experience testing it, I agree. While I appreciate the built-in changing pad, I sometimes wished I could separate it from the backpack to wipe it clean or more easily use it for stroller changes.

✔️ WHY WE LOVE IT: Unlike many diaper backpacks, this one unzips nearly all the way around, giving you a clear view of what’s inside so you don’t have to dig through the entire bag to find what you need. A previous GH Parenting Awardswinner, it impressed our pros with its thoughtful organization: There are 15 pockets in total, including two insulated bottle pockets, a quick-access phone pocket, and plenty of spots for stashing other essentials.

It’s also well-equipped for everyday outings and travel, with a laptop sleeve, trolley sleeve, cushioned changing pad, and removable stroller straps. We especially like the sleek design and metal hardware, which give it a more polished look than your typical diaper bag. Another bonus for inevitable spills and messes: The entire backpack is machine washable, according to the brand.

✔️ WHAT TESTERS SAY: “It helped me keep everything so well organized,” said one tester. “Especially with the see-through mesh, so I was able to see everything I had packed.” Most testers claimed that they liked using the JuJuBe more than previous backpacks they've owned, finding it more comfortable to carry around and more spacious. They also liked being able to fully unzip the main compartment, with one mom saying, it "allowed for much easier access to my items, and I did not have to do a whole lot of digging." That said, you'll need more room to open it completely up.

✔️ WHY WE LOVE IT: Minimalist from the outside, you wouldn't guess this is a diaper bag that boasts a spacious interior with mesh pockets and an insulated bottle pocket, plus an included changing pad. The back features a luggage sleeve (also called a trolley sleeve) so you can slip this securely over the handle of carry-on luggage, while a zippered outside pocket on the trolley sleeve can fit a large phone.

Available in five colors, the bag can be monogrammed or personalized with a name, symbol, or patch to mark it as yours. If we have one complaint, it's that the changing pad is thin, with no cushioning.

✔️ WHAT TESTERS SAY: The Lorimer was a home run with our consumer testers. In fact, it earned perfect scores in every single category and was recognized as a past Good Housekeeping Parenting Award winner. "I love the amount of space it has. I used it while traveling and was able to fit all my essentials," one parent told us. "The organization is great! And it is comfortable on my shoulders."

Executive Director of Strategy & Operations Lexie Sachs, who has a degree in fiber science, reviewed this bag in the Lab and said, "I was impressed by all of the places to pack. There are two main compartments with tons of pockets in each, plus outside pockets." We counted 10 pockets altogether, plus the two main compartments. One interior pocket has a sleeve for a 15-inch laptop. "I also loved how much padding it has for comfort. The fabric is smooth nylon, which is among the best materials you can choose for a backpack for its strength and water resistance," said Sachs.

"My husband carries this around without being embarrassed," said Good Housekeeping's Senior Parenting and Relationships Editor Marisa LaScala. "You can also use it like a regular backpack once the diaper stage is over." We are also fans of how this brand gives back to kids.

✔️ WHY WE LOVE IT: Our Lab pros were wowed that this large backpack diaper bag is so lightweight—less than 2 pounds! The bag has several baby-friendly features, such as insulated bottle pockets and eight interior pockets, two of which are mesh and zippered. A laptop fits inside the zippered sleeve on the back, and there's also a trolley sleeve so it can slide over a suitcase handle.

A magnetic flap fits over the one large, zippered compartment, giving this a streamlined, hardware-free look. There's just one thing that gives us pause, and that is that CALPAK did not include a changing pad. You'll just have to provide your own changing mat, and the brand's stroller straps and accessories are sold separately.

For more fun colors (like a gorgeous red), you can head to Calpak's website.

✔️ WHAT TESTERS SAY: This backpack also earned a Good Housekeeping Parenting Award, thanks to great feedback from testers. "We have used another backpack diaper bag from Amazon, and we prefer this one. It is so much more comfortable to carry with the cushioned straps," a tester told us. That tester liked the deep, insulated bottle sleeves on the sides of the bag, also good for water bottles. Another tester, who was toting bottles of breastmilk, said they didn't trust the pockets to keep the milk cold enough. And while some testers liked the magnetic flap and found it easy to open (especially when holding a baby), others were not as fond of it and complained that it wouldn't stay closed.

✔️ WHY WE LOVE IT: There's nothing babyish about this piece of baby gear. There are tons of pockets, including a laptop pocket and an insulated bottle pocket that's reachable from the outside and larger than most. It comes with two large zippered pouches, each with a clear side, to make it obvious where everything is.

It's one of the largest picks on our list and the only one with extra padding on the back rather than a back pocket, stroller hooks, or a bulky trolley sleeve (though it does feature a slim luggage strap).

The one main compartment can be zipped open wide when you're ready to load up for the day or unpack when you're back from your outing. The key leash is in a pocket at the very top, which also fits a large phone. We'd recommend buying a set of stroller hooks if you want this to hang on the back of your stroller.

✔️ WHAT TESTERS SAY: This modern-looking one appealed to dads especially. "It's a great style for men and women, and doesn't look like an obvious diaper bag," one tester told us. "It opens very easily with a magnetic clasp, which is great for quickly grabbing items. The bright blue lining inside is great for finding things quickly," another tester said.