Is a diaper bag just a backpack?

One of the biggest differences between a backpack diaper bag and a regular backpack is the inclusion of insulated pockets and compartments. These areas are designed for transporting items that need to remain at a certain temperature, such as bottles of formula, breast milk, or baby food.



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So, choose one that you'll actually like carrying around. We definitely recommend a backpack diaper bag for parents of newborns, but once your child can move around and even walk on their own, your hands will be a little more free. This will make a diaper bag tote easier to manage.

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Diaper bags are more functional than regular bags. They have multiple compartments that can be used to store and organize items like diapers, wipes, bottles, and others. They also often have straps or handles designed to make it easier to carry.

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What can I bring on the plane with me? If you're traveling with a child of any age, you can bring the following on your flight for free in addition to your carry-on and personal items: Diaper bag.

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{UPDATED} The Must Have Packing Checklist for Baby: Flying Edition
  • Passports and/or Birth Certificates.
  • Baby Wipes.
  • Diapers.
  • Disposable Changing Pads.
  • Change of Clothes.
  • Plastic Bags.
  • Pacifiers and Loveys.
  • Formula, Breastmilk, and Baby Foods.


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Traveling with a diaper bag? Guests traveling with children under 2 years old are permitted to bring a diaper bag on board, free of charge, and it will not count toward the 1+1 (one free personal item and one paid carry-on) baggage allowance.

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Backpacks Are Ideal Diaper Bags This is especially helpful when pushing a stroller, changing or carrying your baby or corralling toddlers. Additionally, backpacks offer lots of storage space and organization options for your belongings. Keep diapers and clean clothes in the roomy main compartment.

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Tips to Not Over-Pack Your Diaper Bag
  1. Make a checklist of items you'll need before heading out.
  2. Purchase a diaper bag with lots of pockets and great accessible storage. ...
  3. Reorganize once a week. ...
  4. Use gallon-sized Ziploc bags to store changes of clothes. ...
  5. Pack two diapers for each hour you'll be gone.


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Don't forget the time you'll spend at the airport prior to the flight, and after landing at your destination, as well. A common rule of thumb is to pack one diaper per hour of travel time. It doesn't hurt to pack a few extra ones beyond the ones allotted for flight time.

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Water for babies is allowed in reasonable quantities in carry-on bags. Remove this item from your carry-on bag to be screened separately from the rest of your belongings.

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