Bunny printed diaper bags and utilitarian brightly color-ed plastic are oh so 20^th century! Today’s parent can forgo the cutesy baby prints for a stylish looking diaper bag that expresses the wearer’s personality not her demographic group.

I was reading an article today that suggested Moms forgo using a diaper bag and instead just drop the various baby accessories needed for an excursion in a smartly printed, oversize purse. That person has obviously never traveled with a 6 month old!

Between diapers, wipes, a change of clothes, baby food, bottles, breast milk and ice pack, lotions and emergency toys…and the ensuing spit-up stained clothes and dirty diapers…one needs a diaper bag…one especially designed for the job.

The beauty of diaper bags is not only their multiple compartments but also their multiple PLASTIC pockets for those offending results of a day with a baby and those bottles prone to spilling. There are so many cute options out today there, no reason not to get one…even if you don’t have a baby!

I really like this cute OiOi Pink Floral Diaper Messenger Diaper Bag for summer. Lots of compartments for baby gear, as well as, wallet, sunscreen and lipstick make this one a great choice for a day in the park. For more formal occasions, at which more and more babies are welcome, this Kensington Diaper Bag from Safety First is so elegant it makes Mom feel like well…more than just a Mom.