Baby Changing Bags Buying Guide

A Baby Changing Bag is an essential purchase for parents when they set out from their front door with their baby. It can look stylish and fashionable, as well as being a practical solution to nappy changing on the move.

Before you go and spend your money on a nappy changing bag, there are a few simple things to consider in order to avoid making an expensive mistake. Ask yourself the following questions and your answers should lead you to the perfect baby changing bag!

Question Time!

1. How much stuff do you really need to carry?
   • Be realistic about how much you need to take with you.
   • Are you out for a couple of hours or away for a couple of days? You may be better to have a quick change bag for when you pop to the shops (like The First Years Fold and Go Deluxe Changing Kit) and a larger bag for days out (Ju Ju Be BePrepared Changing Bag).
   • Look for designs that offer good organisation so you can easily find what you need. (Bababing are brilliant at this).
2. Do you need space for your stuff too?
   • You really don't want to have to carry a changing bag and a handbag so look for extra pockets that are easily accessible for keys, mobile phone and purse. (The Ju Ju Be BeAll has a special pocket just for you).
3. How do you want to carry your bag?
   • There are many styles of changing bag including shoulder, messenger, backpack or handbag.
   • Some handbag styles also have a shoulder strap for versatility and for when you need your hands free. (The Storksak Olivia comes with detachable shoulder strap.)
   • Some come with stroller clips enabling you to easily attach it to your pushchair (Skip Hop). Be careful not to over load the pushchair as they can tip!
4. What extras come with a changing bag?
   • All bags will have some or all of the following. Check the product description to be completely sure.
   • A separate changing mat that can be pulled out as needed.
   • Either an integral bottle insulator or one that is removable
   • Wet wipes case or pouch
   • Dummy pod
   • Stroller clips
   • Additional Shoulder strap
5. Is Daddy going to use it too?
   • Some designs are very like handbags and Daddy may not be a eager to change the baby if he has to carry a handbag.
   • Look for more unisex designs, messenger bags or backpacks that actively encourage Daddy to get hands on! (The Skip Hop Dash in Black is perfect).
   • Or treat him to his own bag! (Bababing Paternity Satchel) is perfect for Dads).
6. Do you want to be able to use the bag after baby days have passed?
   • Some designs have sections that are removable so that as baby gets older, the bag becomes a handbag, a laptop bag or sports bag. (Look at the Lassig range of bags).
7. How easy is it to clean?
   • Think about all those little accidents! You'll want to be able to wipe clean the surface and the inside.

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