Best Overall for Travel
Dagne Dover Indi Diaper Bag Backpack
$180–$250Two-time Good Housekeeping Parenting Award winner with a luggage sleeve that slides over suitcase handles — built for travel from the ground up. Neoprene construction is lightweight yet spacious, and the sleek design means both parents actually want to carry it.
what experts say
- >“It won a Good Housekeeping Parenting Award in both 2022 and 2021, and many of our testers and experts swear by this bag, continuing to use it even after their kids are out of diapers.”— Good Housekeeping
- >“We've got the Indi at the top of our list of the best diaper bags and it has won two previous Parenting Awards. Like our best overall choice, this pick has a large laptop sleeve and a trolley sleeve.”— Good Housekeeping (Best for Travel pick)
- >“Looks like a backpack, but specifically designed to hold your baby and toddler essentials.”— Babylist
- >“I fit anything and everything into this diaper bag, with room to spare, and I didn't feel like I was lugging around a monstrosity.”— Good Housekeeping tester
what the community says
- >“Using as a carry-on and every day bag. It has so many pockets and looks so sleek.”— Babylist user review
pros & cons
[+] what's great
- +Trolley/luggage sleeve slides over suitcase handles for seamless airport navigation
- +Lightweight neoprene with 17L capacity and multiple smart pockets
- +Comes with changing mat, stroller clips, shoe bag, and dirty-clothes garment bag
- +4.8 stars across 7,600+ reviews — one of the most-reviewed diaper bags available
- +Fits most 15-inch laptops — doubles as a work bag
[-] what's not
- -Expensive at $180–$250
- -Neoprene can pill or snag on rough surfaces
- -Side bottle sleeve not as effective as insulated pockets for keeping milk cold
- -Weighs 3.3–3.5 lbs empty
