I never thought I would be one of those backpack-wearing moms..you know..the ones that wear a backpack diaper bag (it just wasn’t for me..or so I always thought). For the first 3 months of my new diaper-bag-carrying-life, I used a diaper bag that looked more like a purse
. I bought it when I was pregnant after looking high and low for a diaper bag that was both functional and chic. After using it awhile, I realized it wasn’t as functional as I had thought it would be (as a new mom, I just didn’t know the benefits of a backpack diaper bag). Don’t get me wrong-I still think that bag has great features and it’s cute, but I made the switch to a backpack diaper bag. That’s right! I am now a full-time backpack-wearing mama!
. I bought it when I was pregnant after looking high and low for a diaper bag that was both functional and chic. After using it awhile, I realized it wasn’t as functional as I had thought it would be (as a new mom, I just didn’t know the benefits of a backpack diaper bag). Don’t get me wrong-I still think that bag has great features and it’s cute, but I made the switch to a backpack diaper bag. That’s right! I am now a full-time backpack-wearing mama!This post contains affiliate links. See full disclosure here.
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Let me tell you why I made the switch from this bag
to this backpack diaper bag
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- Now that I’m on the go more, I have found it very necessary to have my diaper bag on my back so I can be handsfree. With my purse diaper bag, sometimes I would have to adjust the strap or hold the strap on my shoulder. Most of the time, I don’t have that free hand to easily do this. With the backpack
- It’s super comfy because it has padded shoulder pads.
- The backpack is stylish and chic. It also has handles on the top so you can carry it like a handbag. I personally use the handles if I need to pick up the bag or quickly move it from one place to another, otherwise I wear it like a backpack (the whole point of this post!).
- It easily fits all the essentials and even leaves some extra room. You can see what I like to pack here. I like to have the perfectly packed diaper bag, ready for any situation (or mess)! This bag is so spacious!!
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It’s easy to find what I’m looking for because I can keep everything super organized. I know where the burp cloths and binkies and wipes are, and I don’t have to search around for them.
- The main compartment unzips from either side on top, and it stays open by itself so I can easily find and retrieve what I need. In the main compartment, I keep diapers, wipes, burp cloths, extra baby clothes, hats, nursing covers, etc in the 4 interior pouches. The main compartment also has 2 small zipper compartments that are perfect for personal or small items.
- It has a secret door!! There is a zipper on the backside of the backpack under the straps so I can access the bottom part of the main compartment without having to dig from the top. I like to keep my wallet in the bottom of the backpack so I know it’s safe when I wear it. I can still get to it quickly without having to sort through all the baby stuff. One of the two small inside zipper compartments I mentioned above is on this lower zipper door.
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- The part that faces my back also has a small zipper hidden compartment that is perfect for a cell phone. When I’m wearing the bag, I know my phone is safe!
- The outer front pocket fully unzips for easy access to 3 insulated bottle pockets (I put other baby items in there most of the time). The 2 side pockets can also fit bottles.
- The material is durable, waterproof, and easy to wipe clean.
- And finally..One of the main reasons I love the idea of carrying a backpack instead of a regular bag is because I can wear my baby
and my backpack at the same time. I wouldn’t be able to comfortably carry a regular diaper bag while wearing my baby. I have worn both my baby and the backpack while shopping and on other outings, and I have remained comfortable the entire time! It feels freeing to not have the stroller with me ALL the time! 🙂 You can see a similar organic carrier here
(same brand as mine) and my newest carrier
and my backpack at the same time. I wouldn’t be able to comfortably carry a regular diaper bag while wearing my baby. I have worn both my baby and the backpack while shopping and on other outings, and I have remained comfortable the entire time! It feels freeing to not have the stroller with me ALL the time! 🙂 You can see a similar organic carrier 
(same brand as mine) and
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Here is my exact backpack but in gray (they have several color options available). Click the photo to see how surprisingly affordable this bag is on Amazon!
I would definitely recommend a diaper backpack! It’s functional, really comfy, it fits more than what I need while leaving extra space, and it lets me be handsfree and mobile! It has been a game changer as a new mama!
I have seen so many people with backpack changing bags. They do look really handy. We have a bababing bag that i really like but sometimes it is hard to carry my toddler and balance the bag on my shoulder at the same time
My other bag is like a purse but also had an over the shoulder strap. I love how the backpack allows you to be handsfree. Once it’s on, you don’t have to re-adjust or anything!
Yes! I always preferred the backpack over the one strap…mom’s need as many free arms/hands as possible! This backpack is so functional – love the zip out at the bottom back to reach those hard-to-find, bottom-of-the-bag items!
I think that is my favorite part! I always wondered how backpacks would be functional for all the small baby items..this zipper makes it work!
That backpack diaper bag looks really cool! I have a couple that I use for my kids but they’re just backpacks and not much compartments. They’re not as cool as this one. Will have to check this one out!
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Oh nice! Yeah I love all the pockets! It keeps things tidy and easy to find:)
The backpack looks awesome!! I’m like you, the diaper bag I got has been great but wish it had more organization. I’ll definitely look into your backpack. Thanks.
Great! You’re welcome!:) I love all the pockets!
I definitely agree that hands-free is the way to go! Plus, my bag always got really heavy and weighed down painfully on one shoulder. Cute bag, too!
That’s a good point!! Thank you!:)
With a 1 year old and 2 year old, I often wish I had gotten a backpack diaper bag instead of the traditional diaper bag. I need all the free hands I can get! The secret compartments sound like an awesome bonus for the backpack diaper bag.
Oh wow! I’m impressed you’ve been able to do without a backpack! Sometimes I don’t know how I would do it and I only have one?
Love the backpack diaper bag. Hands-free and well-organized bag are a great bonus for us mothers.
Thanks! I completely agree! We don’t have time to look for things so it’s nice to have everything organized!
Yes!!:)
I have a backpack diaper bag. I absolutely love it. We bought it right away rather then even trying the usual bags.
You were smart not to waste your money on other bags!
I always ended up using a backpack diaper bag. It was so much easier to carry everything that way.
I completely agree that it’s easier!
I love having a backpack. I have two kids now so it was ideal when I had one but so much more now with two, I use one arm to carry my youngest, and the other to hold my toddler’s hand. Everything fits perfectly and its so much better for the back!
It’s such a lifesaver! I imagine even more so with 2 kids!! You definitely need both hands free:)
I love these bags….
Isn’t it the best?! I love it!! It’s made going anywhere so much easier.
That’s great! I feel like my backpack stays more organized than my old diaper bag too! Haha..I agree! I wish I would have known before my baby was born that a backpack is just easier!!