Baby diaper caddies are designed to hold either cloth or disposable diapers, keeping them in one place and in a handy location. A diaper caddy is a most useful addition to the baby nursery, especially if it is one that can accommodate other items as well as diapers. You will find a wide variety of nursery diaper organizers on the market, so take some time to consider what you need to help you during those frequent diaper changes.

A diaper caddy that has spaces to hold baby wipes, creams and other changing accessories keeps everything in the one place and can be conveniently located near the change table or wherever you intend to change baby's diaper most of the time. Some parents have more than one caddy, especially if they have a two story house – one is kept in the nursery and the other one is downstairs to eliminate the need for climbing the stairs every time you need to change baby during the day.

The simplest type of diaper caddy is just a container that holds diapers; these are usually made from plastic or fabric and may hang from a hook or be a table-top model. More sophisticated models have spaces that take a certain number of diapers, with different sized pockets around the outside to take a variety of diaper change accessories. These are usually made from easy-to-clean plastic, although some nursery diaper caddies are available in fabric which could coordinate with other fabrics in the nursery. Some people like to make a set of coordinating fabric items for their baby's nursery, particularly if they are following a certain theme for decorating the room.

Some diaper caddies resemble a tool box, with a convenient carry handle and space for diapers and accessories. A portable diaper organizer like this is very convenient for carrying from one room to another to change the baby's diaper. Some of these are small enough to take with you when you go to visit friends and relatives; this means you don't have to pack a special diaper bag when you go visiting.

Another type of diaper organizer has a solid outer shell, usually plastic, with a removable inner liner that is divided into different sized sections. The inner is removable for easy cleaning and is commonly made from soft plastic or fabric. There are sections for the diapers and containers of wipes, then smaller ones to take baby cream, small toys to distract baby while changing the diaper and even places for bottles and pacifiers. You will find some models that come with a change pad or mat which are handy when you are away from home or changing baby on a bed or other surface.

Diaper caddies and organizers are available at department stores, baby supply stores and online; many websites offer better prices than stores. Skip Hop makes a plastic Toolbox Diaper Caddy in white, pink, blue and aqua which cost around $25. The Leap Frog Diaper Caddy sells for around $135; it is covered in elegant damask and decorated with ribbon and bows and is a stylish addition to the nursery with other matching accessories. Transform untidy piles of cloth diapers or messy disposable diaper packaging with a brightly colored canvas diaper stacker for under $15.

Whichever style of diaper caddy you choose, make sure it is practical, easy-clean and convenient to make diaper changes easier for you.