Once you’ve had a baby, the days of launching yourself out the door empty-handed are over. Suddenly you feel like you need to take half the nursery with you so you’re prepared for EVERY situation that may arise. We get it folks, we really do. So what do you need to carry it all? A beautiful nappy bag, that’s what. We have all the best nappy bags for 2022, just for you!
Do you really need a nappy bag?
Babies are anything but predictable, especially when not at home. Having said that, it’s almost certain that your angelic baby is going to hang onto that bowel movement until you’re midway through your grocery shop at least once. And if it’s not a nappy blowout, it’ll be snacks or a bottle, or both. Don’t risk it mama, you absolutely need to cart this stuff around you … for a while at least.
What to look for when shopping for nappy bags
Ok so now that we’ve established you DO need a nappy bag, here’s what you should consider when looking for a nappy bag perfect for YOU:
- Check the weight: Sometimes you’re going to be taking a fair but with you, so make sure the bag itself isn’t too heavy when empty.
- Adjustable straps: Adjustable straps make it easy to carry a nappy bag no matter your situation. A long cross-body strap or pram clips are also very handy for offloading your bag to a pram handle (as long as it’s not too heavy!).
- Water-resistant, wipe-clean interior: Nappy bags need some protection! Water bottle spills, snack spills, soggy rusks, wet clothes and soggy nappies are all going to be in your bag at some point in time (hopefully not all at once!) so you’re going to want to be able to wipe the interior of your bag clean easily!
- Included accessories: A change mat, a plastic wet bag and insulated bottle carriers are some very valuable extras to carry in a nappy bag, so it’s a complete score if a nappy bag has these already included!
- External pockets: It ALWAYS helps if a nappy bag has at least one secure external pocket. A safe place to keep your keys, phone or more prized things like a fresh rusk and a dummy. Keeping them on the outside of the bag makes them really easy – and fast – to grab in the heat of the moment.
- Style longevity: Nappy bags can be up there with other big-ticket items so it helps if you choose a bag style that you can use long after you’ve toilet trained. What used to carry bottles, burp cloths and nappies can also carry a laptop and your lunch!
9 Best nappy bags for 2022
Bunnie Caddie Bunnie Bag
Price: $165
Where to buy: Bunnie Caddie
Good for: Mums wanting a stylish, luxury-look nappy bag that doesn’t compromise on style and functionality!
Does a luxurious-look nappy bag exist, you ask? Yes, yes it does with the Bunnie Caddie Bunnie Bag. The stunning water-resistant quilted fabric, metallic hardware detail together with soft and comfortable webbed straps are a sight to behold. But the Bunnie Bag isn’t just about good looks – it delivers beautifully on functionality also!
A sleek and stylish bag on the outside, the Bunnie Bag has a place for everything on the inside. A sleek front pocket to keep your phone and keys handy, an internal bottle holder, internal pockets and a centre divider means you can pack your nappy bag just how you like it and keep it organised easily. There’s even a matching padded Bunnie Change Mat (with a handy storage pouch attached) to tuck in there too, as well as an extra crossbody strap so you can free up two arms to wrangle carrying children AND your nappy bag with ease.
Available in six classic, go-with-everything neutral colours, the Bunnie Caddie Bunnie Bag is a true testament to style meets function and is one bag you’ll love from your first baby to your last, and beyond!
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OiOi Nappy Backpack
Price: from $199.95
Where to buy: OiOi
Good for: Mums wanting a wide-mouth nappy bag backpack with secure external storage
OiOi gives you the gift of two free hands and arms! The gorgeous OiOi Nappy Backpack design has been the ‘Highest Rated Nappy Bag in Australia’ for the past three years, and for good reason. One look says it all!
Its award-winning features include comfortable and adjustable padded straps, insulated side pockets and a water-resistant finish inside and out. There are also four internal pockets plus a handy key clip so you won’t ever lose your keys. The wide zip-around opening is an absolute gamechanger too– putting an end to digging around in the darkness of your bag and making it a cinch to pack.
The ultimate bag design to share with dad, the Nappy Backpack is available in premium faux leather, genuine leather, nylon, and natural canvas. Included are a change mat, bottle holder, stroller clips and wet purse, offering even more value. It’s all you need to keep you and bub stylishly organised!
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H&N Label Luxury Vegan Leather Backpack
Price: $199
Where to buy: H&N Label
Good for: Organised mums wanting an equally well-organised nappy backpack!
You’ll be so organised, you won’t miss a thing with the H&N Label Luxury Vegan Leather Backpack! Label by name and by nature, this nappy bag is an organised mama’s DREAM. A stylish and practical backpack designed to grow with you and your child through all the stages, the integrated labelling system is pure genius.
It’s both a bag that’s a real sanity saver and gives you back time, the Luxury Vegan Leather Backpack helps eliminate bag-packing stress with its organised, streamlined and space-saving design. Featuring 15 compartments and easy-to-switch out labels, it makes packing a nappy bag a breeze, no matter who’s doing it.
Spot immediately if nappies need to be packed or if you’ve forgotten a hat! Plus, the quick access side wipes pocket, phone pocket and pram clips allow you to remain hands-free when you need to reach for your essentials in a hurry!
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Bambino Bagz Florence Vegan Leather Nappy Backpack
Price: $179.99
Where to buy: Bambino Bagz
Good for: A lightweight nappy backpack that has a pocket for everything from dummies to snacks!
Style meets comfort with the Florence Vegan Leather Nappy Backpack from Bambino Bagz. It’s everything you want in a nappy bag – lightweight, spacious, buttery soft and super easy to wipe clean.
We all know how much stuff we’re required to take with us when we head out with the baby and thankfully, the Florence backpack handles it all with ease. Thanks to its 11 (yes, 11!) pockets, there’s a designated place for EVERYTHING. There’s even a signature baby wipe dispenser pocket to make #mumlife that little bit easier.
A comfortable bag to carry all day long, the Florence Vegan Leather Nappy Backpack is kind to shoulders with its padded straps and pram clips for when you want to offload. There’s also a matching padded change mat for nappy changes on the go. A bag that’s not only ultra-organised but also dad-friendly, it’s also one that will grow with your family. Florence also makes the perfect return-to-work bag or travel bag!
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Arrived: The Hayes Baby Bag Backpack
Price: $179
Where to buy: Arrived
Good for: Parents wanting a stunning, unisex streamlined nappy backpack
If you want a nappy bag that can carry it all and is stylish enough for both parents, The Hayes Baby Bag Backpack from Arrived is for you! It’ll hold everything you need including spare clothes, a supply of bottles, nappies and snacks (and even their iPad/tablet). This backpack can do it all, and do it effortlessly and in style. The Hayes Baby Bag Backpack features clean lines and stitch detail, is stylish on the outside and perfectly organised on the inside.
Made from premium faux leather, the Hayes Baby Bag is available in four sensational neutral colours, choose from black, cappuccino, tan and olive.
Features include a change mat, padded straps, external pockets, padded sunglasses pocket, insulated bottle pockets, slip phone pocket and a nappy pocket. No doubt about it, the timeless design makes for a durable nappy bag that will stand the test of time, allowing you to use it from newborn to well beyond!
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Colette by Colette Hayman Caramel Baby Bag Backpack
Price: $89.99
Where to buy: Colette
Good for: A super stylish budget buy delivering luxe nappy bags look for less!
We love a budget buy as much as the next budget-minded mama, especially when shopping for nappy bags. This Caramel Baby Bag Backpack is not only fabulous value at just $89.99, but it’s also perfect for stylish mums on the go!
Part of Colette’s Baby Bag Classics collection, the Caramel Baby Bag Backpack is beautiful with its textured faux leather finish and gunmetal-tone hardware. Perfect for all your nappy bag needs, it features a secure zip closure, generous external zipped rear pocket, elasticised side pockets for drinks or snacks and two internal insulated pockets for bottles. There are also two internal slip pockets, one containing a removable baby changing mat. Adjustable shoulder straps make it easy to find the perfect fit for everyone and adjustable pram clips allow for no-fuss attaching to a pram handle. Too easy!
All bags in Colette’s Baby Bag Classics collection are made from luxurious vegan leather which is not only cruelty-free, but it’s also proudly PETA certified.
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Arch Luxe Nappy Bag
Price: $189
Where to buy: Arch Bags
Good for: Mums who want a stylish tote one minute and a backpack the next!
Arch nappy bags are designed with function in mind! Do they look like a traditional nappy bag? No. Will an Arch Bag serve you for many years beyond baby? Absolutely. Good looks aside, Arch Bags are incredibly clever too with a unique strap design that takes this stunning tote to a backpack in one quick transition, freeing up your arms for wrangling babies or prams. Amazing!
With its unisex design, the Arch Luxe Nappy Bag features an easy-to-clean, durable waxed canvas outer and stunning leather base, handles and trim. The waterproof nylon lining means there will be no tears over any spilt milk (or any other liquid that may have accidentally leaked in the bag). PHEW.
We love that the Arch Luxe Nappy Bag has all the features you want in a nappy bag but isn’t limited to being just a nappy bag. It could moonlight as a work bag or overnighter in the future too – so versatile! Features we love include a secure zip closure, large main compartment, insulated bottle pockets, a small external pocket for your phone or keys, a small internal pocket, adjustable straps and of course, the super practical change mat.
Snuggly Duck Quack Pack Nappy Bag
Price: $120
Where to buy: Snuggly Duck
Good for: Mums who want to make a bright and bold statement!
Developed by parents for parents, and ticking the boxes of bright, bold and beautiful nappy bags, the Quack Pack Nappy Bag from Snuggly Duck is designed to be seen in these glorious prints!
The Quack Pack is a one-of-a-kind nappy bag that makes packing for a day out with kids in tow a breeze. On the outside of the bag, you’ll find a fully insulated front exterior pocket with two bottle holders, two fully insulated external pockets with baby wipe access zip, a waterproof external pocket, and a full-length rear slip pocket that can easily fit an iPad or laptop. The storage doesn’t stop there, on the inside of the bag, there are mesh pockets, a zipped pocket, drink bottle slots and another large compartment – SO MUCH SPACE.
The ample insulated storage is a game changer, particularly for families who live in warmer climates and want to carry snacks and drinks on board. Nappy bag, work bag, overnight bag, swimming bag or day pack – the Quack Pack does it all!
Tacpac Recon 2.0 Nappy Bag Set
Price: $139
Where to buy: Tacpac
Good for: Dads (and mums) looking for a rugged, cool-looking nappy bag with ample storage
A bag cool enough for dads to want to carry? We’ve got your back. Be it heading out with the baby for a quick trip to the shops or a full day of adventure, the Recon 2.0 Nappy Bag Set has you covered. There’s ample storage for nappies, wipes, creams, blankets, a change of clothes, snacks and more!
This seriously cool satchel bag features handy dual zips, a generous main compartment with pockets, separators and even a removable divider for easy organisation. You’ll find included a change mat and integrated insulated bottle pouch for drinks on the go, plus there are designated pouches for a military-like organisation of rusks and wipes. The Boo Boo Pouch is just big enough for a few bandaids, creams and saline wash to take care of any playground scrapes and the Epi Pouch is a handy spot to keep an emergency epi-pen, inhalers and medical supplies you may need to access in a hurry.
Made from high-quality, durable, water-resistant material and available in five colours, you’ll be sure to find the right Recon 2.0 bag for you. Carry it crossbody or over the shoulder, you can even accessorise the Recon 2.0 Nappy Bag Set with cool patches (available separately) to really put dad’s (or your own!) style stamp on it! #dadlife
We hope you’ve enjoyed our favourite nappy bags! Maybe you’ve found one (maybe even two!) perfect nappy bags to suit your style and help you tote ALL of the stuff when heading out the door. Be sure to take advantage of any discount codes above and get a jump on getting ready for baby and SAVE! We’ve got plenty of other guides for those shopping for babies and more. Check out:
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