The 8 Hottest Designer Diaper Bags for Fall 2008

If you're having a baby in Fall 2008, you're probably starting to shop in earnest for mommy must-haves such as the diaper bag. Things have changed since our mothers had children - mostly for the better. Dowdy maternity clothes, diaper bags and other accessories previously forced new mothers to largely abandon their personal style when raising children. Fortunately, we now have companies that give us hot and stylish options, particularly when buying a diaper bag. Below are eight of the hottest designer styles for Fall 2008.

Skip Hop Duo Canvas Diaper Bag - Blossom

Price: $54.00

Material: durable canvas

Size: 13" x 14" x 3"

Waterproof Changing Pad Included? Yes.

This trendy diaper bag doesn't skimp on style, size or functionality! The Skip Hop Duo in Blossom is patterned with a classy connected dot theme in shades of black, brown, taupe and ivory. The Duo is equipped with an adjustable strap allowing it to be securely fastened to the stroller whether shopping or playing in the park. This bag also features a spacious central compartment and eight other pockets for easy organization: two interior, two front, two zippered, a side phone holder and an adjustable side mesh pocket.

Petunia Pickle Bottom Convertible Brocade Diaper Bag - Kimono Roll

Price: $162.00

Material: coated fabric

Size: 14" x 12" x 6"

Waterproof Changing Pad Included? Yes - flap-out style.

The deep red brocade pattern on this diaper bag is classy yet striking, and perfect for fall. Petunia Pickle Bottom is known for merging stylish bags with innovative features that make mom's life easier. My favorite features on this bag are the removable dirty diaper pouch and convertible straps for backpack or over-the-shoulder wear. This bag also features four bottle pockets, two slip pockets and a private interior pocket. The handy key clip saves time, and means no digging in the bottom of the bag to find your keys. Aside from the Kimono Roll style, this particular bag also comes in Tigris Roll and Teaberry Roll, all perfect for the fall months and beyond.

Juicy Couture 'Sailing' Baby Bag

Price: $295.00

Material: rayon/acetate

Size: 15 ½" x 14 ½" x 5 ½"

Waterproof Changing Pad Included? Yes - coordinated.

No one will know this stylish number is a diaper bag unless they see you take a diaper out of it! This black messenger-style bag is accented with sparkling goldtone hardware and seatbelt-style straps. Offers interior and exterior zip pockets, exterior slip and flap pockets and four interior wall pockets. Comes complete with a coordinated changing pad, bib and burp cloth set.

Juicy Couture 'Couture Canvas' Baby Bag

Price: $375.00

Material: PVC-coated cotton

Size: 16" x 12" x 9"

Waterproof Changing Pad Included? Yes - coordinated.

This pink and brown patterned logo-print diaper bag is ultra-chic, and guaranteed to let you take your baby along in style. You'll never run out of pockets when organizing your things, either. This baby bag features a front magnetic flap pocket, a back zip pocket, an interior zip, wall, cell phone and two bottle pockets. Also offers the option of hand-held or shoulder straps, and comes with a coordinated burp cloth and bib.

Reese Li 'Lexington' Diaper Bag

Price: $150.00

Material: laminated canvas

Size: 14 ½" x 11 ½" x 6"

Waterproof Changing Pad Included? Yes.

When it comes to finding the perfect fall diaper bag, Reese Li's 'Lexington' Diaper Bag is my personal favorite. Patterned with leaves in understated fall hues on an ivory background, this bag is the perfect combination of high style and practicality. If you're worried about your little ones trashing the diaper bag, don't. The laminated canvas allows you to wipe the bag clean as often as needed, and the hard bottom protects your things. And for organization, there are pockets galore: three exterior pockets, six bottle pockets and more. Little extras, such as a pacifier clip, cell phone pocket and key clip, make this bag even more attractive.

Skip Hop 'City Chic' Park Avenue Tulips Diaper Bag

Price: $150.00

Material: PVC-coated cotton canvas

Size: 16" x 11" x 7"

Waterproof Changing Pad Included? Yes.

This chic bag plays up an abstract tulip pattern in shades of pink, brown and ivory. This bag saves mom work by acting as a purse anddiaper bag, with a removable clutch purse at the front! Although this bag offers fewer pockets, it offers more storage space than many comparable ones. Plus, the removable clutch purse gives you one less thing to lose when running around with the kids. For many moms, that's more than worth the trade.

Storksak Elizabeth Baby Bag

Price: $285.00

Material: cowhide leather

Size: 11" x 17 ½" x 5 ½"

Waterproof Changing Pad Included? Yes.

Carry baby's necessities in style! This stylish, durable leather bag comes in blush, camel or chalk. It looks so good, you might be tempted to carry it with or without the baby. The insulated bottle holder is a great feature to keep warm bottles warm and cold bottles cold. Versatile straps allow for hand or over-the-shoulder carrying. The cell phone holder, organizing pockets and zippered top make this bag even hotter for haute mommas.

Nest Whip Whipstitch Diaper Bag

Price: $285.00

Material: soft leather

Size: 12" x 17 ½" x 7"

Waterproof Changing Pad Included? Yes.

Worn by supermodel mom Heidi Klum, this oversized-purse-like baby bag makes the cut while making a statement with its tasteful stud details and whipstitch edging. This baby bag comes in black, bronze, platinum and guava to complement any personality. And it's practical, too, with diaper pockets, a removable changing pad, key clip, zip-out lining and bottle pockets.