When I picture a diaper bag, I see this ugly dark brown bulky, polka-dotted monster of a bag. Yep, that’s the bag I used to have when my son was a baby (back in 2008). But diaper bags have come a LONG way since 2008. I’m going to let you in on a little secret; I don’t have a traditional diaper bag for my daughter. We rarely ever go out, and when we do, it’s never for more than a couple of hours. Sometimes I put all her stuff in a reusable grocery bag and call it a day. This summer I’d like to do more activities away from the house so, I’ve been shopping around for a diaper bag that would fit my needs. I found some stylish diaper bag alternatives online that won’t break the bank and are spacious enough for all the baby stuff that I just have to bring along.
Stylish Diaper Bag Alternatives
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I’m the kind of mom that believes that the ONE item that I don’t bring along with me will be THE one thing that I end up needing the most like a diaper pail or 10 different outfits – you know, just in case. For that, I tend to over pack. You should see my purse.
Finding a stylish diaper bag alternatives is great, but it also has to functional. I have an old school backpack that I use a lot as an alternative diaper bag. I like it because it goes on your back and allows me to be hands-free. MAHI leather has a beautiful collection of stylish leather backpacks that would make excellent diaper bag alternatives.
Check out some of the other bags that I found online.
1. The Roma 2. Millie Tote 3. The Harvard Satchel 4. Canvas Tote 5. Market Tote
I’m not a fan of the words “diaper bag”. I love bags that are universal, because what happens after the baby is no longer a baby? I want a bag that grows with the child and one I can take ANYWHERE!! Those are some good choices.
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I love the Roma – so stylish and the leather looks so lovely and soft. No-one would ever guess that it’s a diaper bag! Great choices
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Wow, so many to choose from – the floral one is my preference if I ever buy one 🙂
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These are all so cute and stylish. I especially like the first one as it’s my style to a t.
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You know I’m with you, even 29 years ago I never used a diaper bag. Mostly cause I couldn’t afford it as a teenager, but I used a big backpack, lol… Love the new styles of different backpacks, huge purses versus just the regular Jansport lol
Love these styles! I think backpacks are the most comfortable so I love that you included one in here.
Wow, These are all looks cute I really love them all. I will tell to my sister about this.
Gosh, diaper bags really have come on a lot in the last while haven’t they! My youngest is nearly 8 now and we never had anything this posh, lol!
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That’s really awesome. I’m no longer updated with diaper bags because my twins are adults but it’s nice to see that moms have more fashionable options these days! Love these styles!
My eye is gravitating to the Harvard Satchel. I have always liked leather messenger bag kind of items. I think they look really stylish.
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Fabulous bag alternatives!! I always used Giant purses instead of diaper bags! Worked like a charm
I think I can live with number 5. I love florals. The thing is, I don’t have a kid. lol
I have a great diaper bag that I love so much because it looks like a lovely stylish handbag which I can use when my little one no longer needs diapers.
These diaper bags are super cute!! Back when my kids were little and needed a diaper bag they were bulky and big. Diaper bags have come a long way!