03Baby guide, 3 picks compared
Diaper Bag and Changing Pad: Two Backpacks and a Pad for the Bag You Already Own
Editor's pick Skip Hop Forma Diaper Bag Backpack with Changing Pad and Stroller Attachment, Sage
For one bag that does the whole job, start with the Skip Hop Forma backpack. For the most pockets for the least money, with a changing pad in the box, get the Dikaslon backpack. If you already carry a bag you like, add the J.L. Childress X-Large portable changing pad to it instead of buying a second bag.
Our picks at a glance
- Pick 01Editor's pickSkip Hop Forma Diaper Bag Backpack with Changing Pad and Stroller Attachment, Sage
Best for someone who wants one backpack with the pad, the stroller straps and the bottle pockets built in
- Pick 02Budget pickDikaslon Diaper Bag Backpack with Portable Changing Pad
Best for someone who wants a large backpack with a changing mat and plenty of pockets at a lower price
- Pick 03For a specific needJ.L. Childress X-Large Full Body Portable Changing Pad
Best for someone who already carries a bag they like and only needs a clean, padded surface to change on
Pick by what you will carry, and whether you own a bag already
A diaper bag has two jobs. It carries the change (diapers, wipes, a spare outfit) and it gives you a clean surface to do the change on. A backpack does the first job with both hands free. A portable changing pad does the second job, and it can live in any bag.
If you want one bag for everything, get the Skip Hop Forma. The listing names a changing pad, built-in stroller straps, two insulated bottle pockets and two storage cubes for the front section.
If you want the most storage for the least money, get the Dikaslon. The listing counts one big compartment and 18 pockets, and a travel changing mat and a pacifier case come with it.
If you already have a backpack or tote you like, skip the second bag and add the J.L. Childress pad. The listing says it opens to 30 by 19 inches and folds to 10 by 6.5 inches.
The picks, compared
| Product | Price Tier | Best For | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Skip Hop Forma Diaper Bag Backpack with Changing Pad and Stroller Attachment, Sage | Price tier 3 of 4 | someone who wants one backpack with the pad, the stroller straps and the bottle pockets built in | Check price |
 Dikaslon Diaper Bag Backpack with Portable Changing Pad | Price tier 2 of 4 | someone who wants a large backpack with a changing mat and plenty of pockets at a lower price | Check price |
 J.L. Childress X-Large Full Body Portable Changing Pad | Price tier 1 of 4 | someone who already carries a bag they like and only needs a clean, padded surface to change on | Check price |
The picks, reviewed
01Skip Hop Forma Diaper Bag Backpack with Changing Pad and Stroller Attachment, Sage
One bag that does the whole job
The listing describes a lightweight, quilted backpack with a main compartment that has an extra-wide opening and a two-way zip, and a front section that holds two included storage cubes. It lists two insulated side bottle pockets, elasticized interior pockets and a phone pocket, and a changing pad pocket that it says holds tablets and laptops up to 15 inches. The straps are padded and adjust from about 13 to 28 inches, per the listing, and built-in stroller straps let it hang from a stroller. The title names a changing pad and the color Sage.
- Changing pad, stroller straps and two insulated bottle pockets, per the listing
- Two storage cubes keep small things sorted in the front section
- Padded straps that adjust from about 13 to 28 inches, per the listing
- The highest price of the three
- The listing gives no capacity figure, so compare sizes on the listing photos if room matters
02Dikaslon Diaper Bag Backpack with Portable Changing Pad
The most pockets for the least money
The listing calls this a 26 liter backpack with one big compartment and 18 pockets, five of them insulated. A portable changing mat with a diaper pocket and a wipes pocket comes with it, along with a pacifier case that clips on, stroller straps, a zippered wipes pocket and a key loop. The listing describes an extra-wide opening, dual zippers, an anti-theft back pocket, padded shoulder straps and a waterproof polyester outer with a spill-resistant lining.
- Changing mat and pacifier case in the box, per the listing
- 26 liters with 18 pockets, five insulated, per the listing
- Less than half the price of the Skip Hop
- Eighteen pockets is a lot to keep track of, so expect to settle on a packing routine
- Capacity and pocket counts are the listing's own figures
03J.L. Childress X-Large Full Body Portable Changing Pad
A changing pad for the bag you already own
The listing describes an extra-large pad that opens to 30 by 19 inches and folds to 10 by 6.5 by 1.5 inches, held shut with a hook-and-loop strap. That same strap can hold diapers and wipes on the outside of the folded pad, so a change can travel without a bag at all. The changing surface is PEVA, which the listing calls water-resistant and wipe-clean, over cushioned padding, and it says the pad folds and unfolds with one hand. The title names black; the listing's main photo shows a dark brown pad.
- Opens to 30 by 19 inches, so it covers a toddler as well as a baby, per the listing
- Folds small enough for a purse, and the strap can hold diapers and wipes
- The lowest price in this guide
- A pad only: it carries a change, not the rest of your day
- Color in the title (black) and the main photo (dark brown) differ, so check the listing before you order
Buyer FAQ
Backpack or tote: which diaper bag shape is easier?
A backpack leaves both hands free for a stroller, a car seat or your baby, and both bags in this guide are backpacks with a top handle as well. A tote is quicker to reach into from a shoulder. If you already own a tote you like, a portable changing pad can turn it into a diaper bag.
Do I need a separate changing pad if my bag comes with one?
Not usually. The Skip Hop listing title names a changing pad, and the Dikaslon listing says a travel changing mat comes in the box. The J.L. Childress pad is for a bag that has no pad, or for when you want a larger surface: its listing gives 30 by 19 inches.
Can I hang the bag on my stroller?
Both backpacks list built-in stroller straps. Check your stroller's own manual for what it allows on the handlebar before you hang a full bag from it.
Evidence level: ResearchedWe did not use any of these three ourselves for this guide.
What we did, and did not do
- What we did
- Pulled each product's specs from its Amazon listing and confirmed each is a real, currently sold listing via the actual buy-box availability element, not a generic page template string.
- Last verified
- 15 October 2026
This is desk research: we confirmed real, in-stock listings and published listing specifications rather than using the products ourselves. Sizes, pocket counts and capacity figures are the makers' own, as the listings state them, read on 15 October 2026. Price tiers are relative to each other, not a universal scale.
Who wrote this
Bobby and Nikki Wiltgen. Married ten years, together sixteen. We run weddings, events, restaurants and short-stay rentals, and we are raising three kids. We label how we know on every post. Read our evidence standard, or more about us.
