What To Look For
The best backpack diaper bags combine the best features of a backpack with a diaper bag. The bags are popular with fathers because they don't resemble purses like traditional diaper bags do. Look for a lightweight and stain-resistant material.
Diaper bags are also available with a cooler compartment, where you can store bottles, cold drinks and other small snacks. Bags in dark or bright shades, such as red or black, hide stains better than lighter colors. Convertible bags are also a good option. The adjustable straps let you wear the bag as a traditional backpack or carry it as a messenger bag. Lumbar bags are better for those with back troubles, since the bags sit lower on your back.
Common Pitfalls
A common mistake is buying a bag that doesn't hold everything you need or is too small. Examine the interior and exterior pockets carefully. The best bags should have an interior space for holding your wallet, rather than an outside pocket that's too easily accessible by others. The bag should also have thick straps, as thinner straps or cheaper quality straps may fray or break. Keep in mind that carrying a backpack bag puts more pressure on your back and may result in backaches, especially if you over-fill the bag.
Where To Buy
Backpack diaper bags are available from a variety of sources. Toys "R" Us and Babies "R" Us, which both focus on items for babies and children, offer backpack diaper bags. The bags are also available from stores that sell baby-related items. Online stores selling bags also occasionally offer backpack diaper bags. Keep in mind that some stores advertise messenger style bags as backpack diaper bags. These bags have only one strap, carry over one shoulder and may not have as much space as you need.
Cost
Nearly every store has a different price on backpack style diaper bags. The amount of space inside the bag and the number of features is often related to the price. As of 2010, Amazon offered a few basic backpack diaper bags, such as one with Winnie the Pooh on the front, for around $10. The bags have minimal pockets on the outside and little storage space on the interior. Neiman Marcus and similar high-end retailers, sell backpack diaper bags for $300 and up, including those from well-known companies like Petunia Pickle.
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