The Best Diaper Bag Review |
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Which of the top diaper bags is the best? Do the practical considerations in a diaper bag mean an end to any sense of fashion? To answer these questions, we reviewed and tested 14 of the top-rated and most popular bags. We compared them side-by-side on metrics like storage capacity, ease-of-use, quality of materials/workmanship, weight, and features like changing pads, strap systems, bottle holders and more. We found big differences between bags and the results might surprise you. Read on for the full review and comparison.
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| Review by: Juliet Spurrier, MD ⋅ Mom-in-Chief, BabyGearLab | February 28, 2012 |
| Top Ranked Diaper Bags | Displaying 1 - 5 of 14 | << Previous | View All | Next >> |
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| Street Price | $90 List | $71 from Amazon | $198 List | $198 from Amazon | $180 List | $180 from Amazon | $70 List | $51 from Amazon | $58 List | $46 from Amazon | ||||||||||
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| Pros | Lightweight, roomy, stylish, eco-friendly materials, water resistant, easy to clean, fits most laptops | Stylish, functional, quality, built to last, well-sized pockets, shoulder strap | Roomy, Mommy pocket, insulated bottle pockets, nice changing pad | Stylish, easy to use, great storage, lightweight, expandable, eco-friendly materials, good value | Lightweight, Durable, Quality | ||||||||||
| Cons | Can't think of any | Uncomfortable handles, no feet at bottom of bag | Heavy, a bit cumbersome, not as stylish as similarly priced bags | No key clip, shoulder strap unpadded | Deep interior with narrow opening, magnetic closures, shoulder strap panel w/o grip | ||||||||||
| Bottom Line | Our favorite diaper bag! | If the price doesn't scare you away, you won't be disappointed | With all the bells and whistles, this bag is perfect if you like extra storage or have more than one in diapers | Gem of a bag for a gem of a price | Classic, durable unisex diaper bag | ||||||||||
| Date Reviewed | Apr 09, 2012 | Apr 09, 2012 | Apr 09, 2012 | Jan 31, 2012 | Jan 31, 2012 | ||||||||||
| Weighted Scores | Skip Hop Studio | Storksak Olivia | Ju-Ju-Be Be Prepared | Skip Hop Versa | Skip Hop Duo Deluxe | ||||||||||
| Storage / Ease-of-Use - 35% |
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| Quality - 25% |
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| Weight - 20% |
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| Style - 5% |
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| Product Specs | Skip Hop Studio | Storksak Olivia | Ju-Ju-Be Be Prepared | Skip Hop Versa | Skip Hop Duo Deluxe | ||||||||||
| Weight | 1.8 lbs | 2 lbs | 3.15 lbs | 1.4 lbs | 1.6 lbs | ||||||||||
| Dimensions | 6" L X 17" W X 12" H | 5" L X 17" W X 12" H | 6.5" L X 18.5" W X 14" H | 4" L X 13"-16.5" W X 14" H | 4.25" L X 13" W X 13.75" H | ||||||||||
| Material | Bag: eco-friendly materials & free of PVC, Changing pad: 100% polypropylene | Nylon satin with faux leather trim & hardware | Waterproof Teflon treated outer fabric, AgION protected antimicrobial linings, memory foam changing pad, metal hardware | Bag:Polyester with polyurethane trim, Eco-friendly materials w/o PVC, phthalates, or BPA, Changing pad: 100% polyethylene foam | Bag: Poly-canvas, Changing pad: 100% polyurethane foam | ||||||||||
| Surface Wash | Yes, wipe clean | Yes, wipe clean | Yes | Yes, spot clean | Yes | ||||||||||
| Machine Washable | Changing pad machine wash | Yes, air dry | |||||||||||||
| Anti-Microbial Lining | Yes, 1 Agion antimicrobial treated pocket | Yes | |||||||||||||
| Feet | Yes, nickel | Yes, metal | |||||||||||||
| Number of Pockets | 12 | 12 | 17 | 10 (not including main interior compartment) | 9 | ||||||||||
| Changing Pad | Yes, 12 3/4" W X 22" L, velcro closure | Yes, 14" W X 23 1/4" L, with velcro closure | Yes, 15 1/2" W X 21 3/4" L, memory foam | Yes, 12 1/4" W X 23 1/4" L, velcro closure | Yes, 12" W X 23 1/4" L | ||||||||||
| Insulated Bottle Holder | Yes, 2 | Yes, 1 | Yes, 2 | Yes, 2 | Yes, 2 | ||||||||||
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| Accessory Pouch | Yes, 8" W X 6" H | ||||||||||||||
| Stroller Straps | Yes, metal clips | Yes | Yes, Plastic shuttle clips | ||||||||||||
| Key clip | Yes (if stroller attachments not in use) | ||||||||||||||
| Tote Handle | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||||||||||
| Messenger Straps | Yes, unpadded & detachable | Yes, padded & detachable | Yes, unpadded | Yes, padded & detachable | |||||||||||
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| Closures | Zippered, Magnetic, & Snap | Zippered & Magnetic | Zippered & Magnetic | Zippered | Zippered & Magnetic | ||||||||||
| Made in | China | Changing pad: China, Bag: ?London | China | China | China |
BabyGearLab Editors' Hands-on Review
The task of picking the right diaper bag is a daunting one given the sea of choices. We researched over 80 bags currently on the market and narrowed our testing down to 14 of the most popular and highly rated bags for our detailed hands-on review. Check out our two articles How We Test - Diaper Bag as well as How to Choose the Perfect Diaper Bag for more information on what we consider important when deciding on the right bag for you.
Without further adieu, here are the award winners. Our Editor's Choice Bags We chose 2 bags for the Editor's Choice award; both resemble a purse instead of a diaper bag! The Skip Hop Studio is priced in the mid range at a list of $90. It's a dream in terms of storage capacity with large internal pockets, personal pockets, and even an antimicrobial-lined outer pocket for dirty items. It has nice soft tote straps which are comfortable to carry. It fits a ton of stuff with ease and elegance, yet is on the lighter side compared to many of the other heavy and more cumbersome higher-end bags we tested. Made of eco-friendly materials, it is an in vogue bag you will feel good to carry. The StorkSak Olivia, also an Editor's Choice winner, is a high end bag at a list price of $198. It really feels more like a stylish, quality purse than a diaper bag and it is built to last beyond the diaper changing years so you can use it as just that. The bag can be carried by tote handles or a shoulder strap, and it includes nice accompanying accessories like a large changing pad, an accessory pouch, and an insulated bottle holder. Our Best Value Award Winner The Fisher-Price Deluxe FastFinder On the Go Diaper Backpack is our Best Value at a list price of $45. It is lightweight and functional with fairly good quality for the price. The padding on the straps and back panel of the pack make it comfortable to carry, even when fully loaded. The Fisher Price Fastfinder is is a great pack for a long day of on the go activity, even with two kids in tow. Our Top Pick Award Winners The Diaper Dude and the Ju-Ju-Be Be Prepared bags both won our Top Pick award as each have unique qualities that set them apart from the other bags we tested. The Diaper Dude is a basic yet durable messenger style bag tailored for dads. It is compact and functional in design with nice details like a phone pocket on the messenger strap and an internal key clip. The Ju-Ju-Be Be Prepared is a full-featured, high end bag complete with all of the bells and whistles, perfect for multi-day excursions or multiples. It is machine washable with antimicrobial lined fabric and a separate mommy pocket boasting great function, organization, and features. Both the internal and mommy pockets open widely with bottom gussets to help prevent stray items from falling out the sides. — Juliet Spurrier MD Buying Advice
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