You can! The Mia Bossi Maria Chocolate, for example, is a couture bag with distressed Italian leather that retails for about $600. But if somehow you can’t see yourself stuffing drippy bottles of formula, plastic containers of crunchy snacks and wads of wipes and diapers into a bag with that kind of price tag, you’ve got lots of other choices.
A diaper bag can get dirty and worn pretty quickly, so a durable, wipe-clean model is probably your best bet. Regardless of what you spend, you'll want something more substantial for a day trip, when you need to pack an extra outfit for your baby, your cell phone and wallet, and a day's worth of juice boxes or formula.
From budget to deluxe
When it comes to diaper bags, prices can range from $15 for a low-end fabric or vinyl model to as much as $500 and up for a bag from Gucci, Kate Spade, or Juicy Couture. Here are more specifics about what you'll find in each price range:
The lowdown on the low end
At $35 or less, these bags might skimp on quality and durability, leaving you with a zipper that won't zip, or a bag that quickly frays and needs to be replaced. If you expect to have more kids and want diaper-bag shopping to be a one-shot deal, spending a little more (in the upper end of the mid-priced range) will get you a good-quality bag that might last through several years of Sesame Street.
The mid-range
If value is what you're after, a midpriced model (pictured) in the $35-to-$100 range offers the best mix of sound construction and generous storage. The best bags can be wiped clean inside and out because gunk tends to accumulate on all surfaces. They also have lots of Velcro or zippered pockets, which can help you stay organized.
High-end, haute, and hip
Many of the top names in fashion have jumped into the diaper-bag business, as they have with baby clothing. Just be prepared to pay. The Addison Op Art Baby Bag by Coach, for example, will set you back $500. Before you're seduced by all the choices in shape, style, fabric, and fashion, think about where you'll be bringing the bag and what will work best for you. A bigger investment might not deliver a bigger return in terms of convenience or durability.
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