Investing in Quality: Genuine Leather Diaper Bags That Last Beyond the Baby Years
- Hannah Lynn Miller
- Aug 12
- 5 min read
Updated: Oct 9
I have been on the quest for the perfect diaper bag since becoming a mom. In this post we will explore high luxury diaper bag options along with budget friendly finds that will give you a bag that will outlast the baby years. These bags can double as a favorite office or travel purse that you will put to use for years to come.
Are you like me where you obsess over what you need in a baby bag? My first diaper bag I bought was black. Everything was black. I still use that diaper bag often. It’s large and roomy and my husband doesn’t mind wearing it. Since my first baby is a toddler, I use my Aimee Kestenberg backpack. It’s not a diaper bag but fits everything I need plus diapers and wipes. I think since moving out of the city I want more of a warmer or natural color this time around. I spent time to research the best baby bags right now and here are some options I found. I was looking mostly for genuine leather bags because I am not a fan of vegan leather and I found some fun options.
Because I am sure you have similar thoughts that may be keeping you up at night when you have your pregnancy nesting anxiety, I decided to list out some of my favorite diaper bag options and why. I would love to know your thoughts and which ones you enjoy so leave your diaper bag choice in the comments.
I am not going to rate these diaper bags, but I will list what I think about each one.
Here’s what I am looking for in a baby bag as a second time mom:
A bag that can be a backpack and a cross body or a purse and a cross body
Has a place for a laptop
If it looks like leather I want it to actually be leather —That faux leather never lasts and starts looking cheap
Has a place for one of my water bottle
Colors I am looking for are a light leather, pink, or a cream
Is at a good price
Has a place for baby bottles
Can be used as a purse or backpack when I am not out with the kids
Photo from Beis.com
Expandable Back Pack in Maple from Beis
Love this color and that it is a brown without it being a faux leather
Can also come in light pink
The back pack isn’t specifically made for a diaper bag but can be a great option
The bag expands and gets smaller depending on what size you needs
Can fit a water bottle
Has a laptop sleeve
Does not have a cross body strap
Photo from lululemon.com
New Parent Backpack from Lululemon
I don’t love the lululemon brand
Does come in a pink color
Love the large side pockets for a water bottle
Has a laptop sleeve inside the bag
Comes with a diaper pad and pouch that you can use as a small cross body bag
Does not have a cross body strap but can definitely be used as a backpack outside of being a diaper bag.
Photo from ABLE.com
Alem Backpack from Able
The color of leather is more of an orange tint that I don’t love
Not sure about a place for a water bottle
Has a laptop sleeve
Is not meant for a diaper bag but would be a great option
Does not have a cross body strap but is a great backpack
Photo from Nisolo.com
Alex Commuter Backpack by Nisolo
Comes in a caramel leather, waxed canvas, or black leather
No water bottle pocket
Has a laptop sleeve
Not meant for a diaper bag but can be a great option
Does not have a cross body strap
Flap Top Diaper Backpack – Cloud Island
I love the color but the bag is a fake leather
Place for water bottles
Place for bottles
No laptop sleeve
Bancroft Backpack Vera Bradley
The color is similar to Beis but at a better price
Place for water bottles
Not a bag specifically for diaper bag but is a great option
Laptop sleeve
No cross body strap
photo from Gustileder.com
Carina from Gusti Leder
Real leather and a great color
I love the many pockets
Can be customized
Has a shoulder strap
Fjallraven Kanken Totepack
I love the look and the color
Can fit a laptop but I don’t think there’s a separate sleeve
Not meant for a diaper bag but can be
Has both a crossbody strap and handles but can also be a backpack
photo from amazon.com
Kattee Genuine Leather Backpack
I love the color options
Says it is genuine leather
There are some reviews saying this was a great diaper bag option
Can fit a laptop
Not sure about a water bottle
No place for bottles but there are pockets inside
Photo from Azaria.com
Luxe La Mère Backpack Grand by Azaria
Love all of the colors
genuine leather
The bucket style backpack is great for space
Comes with a cross body strap
Can fit a laptop
Has a great place for water bottle
Has great pockets and places to store baby things
Comes in a smaller size as the Luxe La Mere Backpack Original
Photo from azaria.com
Luxe La Jolie Backpack by Azaria
Love all of the colors
Genuine leather
Space for a laptop
Does not have a cross body strap
Does fit a waterbottle
Higher price at $339.95
Photo from azaria.com
Mina Baie
Love the color coco and tan
Genuine leather but also comes in vegan leather options
I love how this bag really looks like a purse you could take the office, shopping or church, but is also a backpack
Fits a 13 inch laptop but the sleeve is not included
Not sure about a plave for a waterbottle
Pockets are inside the purse for baby bottle
Higher price at $399
photo from katespadeoutlet.com
Carter Nylon Large Baby Bag by Kate Spade
I love the cream color. Also comes in black
This is a surprise bag option that I came across and I actually love this option
Not leather but is a washable nylon fabric
The bag has a crossbody strap but is not a backpack
There are two outside pockets that have lots of space for water bottles
Inside pockets are perfect for keeping baby bottles upright
There is a Chelsea Baby Bag option that is similar but only comes in black
I hope you enjoy my list of favorite diaper bags. In the whirlwind of motherhood, the perfect diaper bag becomes your trusty companion and secret weapon. I hope this guide has helped you find that ideal balance between fashion, function, and longevity. Remember, investing in quality now means having a beautiful bag that will continue serving you long after the diaper days are behind you. Whether you opt for a luxurious leather backpack or a practical nylon tote, choose something that makes you feel confident and put-together amid the beautiful chaos of parenthood. After all, you deserve a bag that works as hard as you do! Which of these options caught your eye? I’d love to hear which one you choose for your parenting journey.