Messenger Diaper Bags Pack In Fashion And Function

Messenger diaper bags are a convenient package for a quick throw over your shoulder carry-all. Choose from styles that are sleek and sporty or ones that are feminine and chic. Regardless of the types of messenger diaper bags that work for you, you’ll find many that leave no necessary detail out. Columbia, the outdoor sportswear maker carries the Sideswipe, a diaper messenger bag in a great-looking urban package. Find features like a insulated bottle chamber and multiple organized compartments to let you find things in a hurry. For the moms who don’t want to let go of their designer labels, Kate Spade and Tumi make their own messenger diaper bags.

Tote Diaper Bags For All Your Baby Essentials

For traditionalists at heart, tote diaper bags are one way to carry all of your baby’s essentials for overnight trips to Grandma’s house or an afternoon of errands. But tote diaper bags are anything but boring. If you prefer cute and cuddly, tote diaper bags with popular characters like Winnie the Pooh are definitely an option. However, if you’re looking for a more practical yet classic diaper tote, Eddie Bauer offers a few different versions for you that doesn’t announce you’re carrying bottles, diapers, and sippy cups on the go. Eddie Bauer’s diaper tote has features like a key holder, insulated bottle holders, and the all-important changing pad. For the parent who is looking to infuse a bit of style into a tote bag, try the fashion-forward diaper satchel bag. The fashion diaper satchel bag made by Kathy Van Zeeland is practical enough with a nylon exterior, but accented with strap and buckle details that say you’re in style. Look for great features like zip closures, pocket organizers, and a cosmetic case.

How To Avoid Diaper Disasters

Diaper changes quickly become second nature for any parent with an infant. Dealing with diaper duty on the home front is one thing, but dealing with it while you’re traveling is another.

We fondly recall the story of a husband and wife who were in the midst of changing their toddler’s diapers on the plane. Just when they removed one soiled diaper, their tot decided it was time to go again. It was at this time, they both discovered they were out of diapers. You can picture the rest of the scenario. Don’t let this be you. Follow our advice on how to avoid diaper disasters for your next trip.

• Always have a stash of diapers in your diaper bag, so you can just grab it and go when you’re heading out. Fill your diaper bag up when you get back from an outing, not when you’re headed out the door. But always check before you leave your hotel, cruise ship, or whatever your temporary headquarters may be to make sure you’ve got enough to keep baby clean and happy.
• For a trip, pack enough diapers in your luggage to get you to your destination and then pack some more.
• If you’re heading on the plane, change your baby’s diapers shortly before boarding the plane or for a drive in the car.
• Many planes do have a changing table for baby in one of the lavatories. If you’re not sure, inquire before you get to the airport. It might be a good idea to find out what infant supplies, if any, the airline has. Some may have disposable diapers, wipes, and creams. Don’t expect that they will, but it’s always good to find out before your flight.
• If there isn’t a changing table on board and baby needs a diaper change, you might just have to make do with an empty seat aisle. If that isn’t available, your own seat will have to do.
• Even though you’re out and about and having a good time, remember to check baby’s diaper often. It’s better to change it when you can stop and take a break than when you realize you’ve got a mess to clean up.

Packing It Up – Diaper Bags For On The Go

Diaper bags are indispensable for day trips around town or week-long trips to the Caribbean. In general, we think that most diaper bags suitable for daily use work just fine for on the road or on the plane. But just in case, here’s a little summary of what we think works best for hauling around your baby gear around on travel.

The Dad Diaper Bag – These days, dads are just as involved in a baby’s care as moms. So it’s only natural that there should be a diaper bag suitable for fathers to carry as well. They basically have all the same features and functionality of other diaper bags, but are designed to appeal to the fathers. Diaper Dude ($55-$60) has several messenger bags in their line that’ll appeal to the urban, hip father. They also have a few bags geared specifically for moms as well.

Backpack Diaper Bag – The backpack diaper bags work equally well for walks around town as they do when you’re headed out to the beach or camping. For trips that involve spending a lot of time outdoors, our pick is for the Outside Baby Cooler Backpack ($70). You have separate sections for dry items, cooler items, an outside bottle pocket, and the obligatory diaper changing pad.

Backpack Diaper Bags For Moms And Dads

The great thing about diaper bags these days is that they don’t have to look like diaper bags. You don’t have to be stuck with totes printed with the latest tot friendly character to announce that yes, you are indeed a parent. If you want something that you can take anywhere, from a day trip to the beach to a jaunt through the airport, try backpack diaper bags. Backpack diaper bags come in all sorts of price ranges and styles, from the urban carrier to rugged outdoor gear.