Changing bags - what a minefield!

2016 · Oct 3rd, 2010, 08:34 AM

I have started looking at, what I considered one of the easiest items to buy - a changing bag. Little did I know the world of choice (and pain) I was about to encounter. Shoulder bags/ totes/ backpacks ranging from £20 to £220! Insulated this and waterproof that. A fashion accessory or something practical that OH could use. I am totally befuddled!

Can anyone recommend a bag they have or have seen? I am looking to ideally spend no more than £50 maximum (although the cheaper the better) and I am not that fussed about looking overly fashionable. I think the bag has to at least fit over a pram so totes are out. My pram is dark blue/denim colour so red/blue/black/grey works best for me.

Other questions:

Do you use a changing bag as well as or instead of a handbag?
Is this the bag you use for LO in hospital or do you need a slightly bigger holdall for that as well?
Is it really necessary or could you buy a messenger bag, insulated bottle holder from a camping store and portable changing map from anywhere!?!?

sammiwry · Oct 3rd, 2010, 08:39 AM

Ive started looking for my changing bag and I can't find something I like for less than £100 as I want oh to be able to use it

2016 · Oct 3rd, 2010, 08:43 AM

Forgot to add, here are some bags I have seen that I think I like so far:

http://www.wallaboo.nl/en/products/l...re/soft%20blue
...I like the blue but worry it might get dirty do black/red might be better.

http://babyoka.co.uk/products/131-72...bag-black.html
http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Babies-R-Us...titch(0077642)
http://www.preciouslittleone.com/pro...g-bag---orbit/
http://www.olivers-baby-care.co.uk/b...-40-off-1.html
....a bit "out there" so I reckon hubby will hate it!

pinkie77 · Oct 3rd, 2010, 08:48 AM

Freebie boots bag all the way for me! It's black with grey trim, lots of pockets, an insulated bottle pocket and folding changing mat in it's own little bag (that you could use for mucky clothes etc).

I'd love a pacapod bag but just can't justify the £60 price tag when I've got a bag that does everything I need for the price of a pack of nappies

Mrs IKW · Oct 3rd, 2010, 08:49 AM

Its no help to you but luckily my changing bag came with the pram - its plain black with the Silver Cross motif on it - it solved all the dilemas & saved me a fortune! I think the Yummy Mummy bags are gorgeous though, and I might treat myself to one of those later on or ask for one for Christmas depending on how much I use the black one.

Kerry. · Oct 3rd, 2010, 09:01 AM

OH got me a gorgeous Radley changing bag for my birthday

Got the one which came with the pram too, Silver Cross, which he is going to use x

Midnight_Moon · Oct 3rd, 2010, 09:12 AM

we have the free boots bag but i really want to get a wallaboo bag - just gotta find the best deal, found them from £35 +p&p on ebay

hodbert · Oct 3rd, 2010, 11:45 AM

I went baby shopping yday and saw JJ Cole bags. Not sure if they have them in UK (sorry if I am not helping at all), but they were $65 so about £40 and they were a few designs including black and grey, had an over shoulder strap (I want hubby to be able to use it too) and seemed to have everything else I will need.

I also wanted to know if ppl tend to use these as hospital bags too, or do I need yet another bag for that???

a_c · Oct 3rd, 2010, 12:11 PM

I am getting a skip hop one - http://www.happybags.co.uk/changing-...xe-sh-dad.html

my friends really recommend Caboodle for price and quality - http://www.caboodlebags.co.uk/

I think you will end up shoving your purse and a few other things in the changing bag so it will possibly double up.

RileysMummy · Oct 3rd, 2010, 12:15 PM

I'm using the boots bag we got free which im customised slightly

Will be using that for baby in hospital, it comes with a changing mat

xxx

Oct 3rd, 2010, 08:34 AM	#1
2016 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 9,470	Changing bags - what a minefield! I have started looking at, what I considered one of the easiest items to buy - a changing bag. Little did I know the world of choice (and pain) I was about to encounter. Shoulder bags/ totes/ backpacks ranging from £20 to £220! Insulated this and waterproof that. A fashion accessory or something practical that OH could use. I am totally befuddled! Can anyone recommend a bag they have or have seen? I am looking to ideally spend no more than £50 maximum (although the cheaper the better) and I am not that fussed about looking overly fashionable. I think the bag has to at least fit over a pram so totes are out. My pram is dark blue/denim colour so red/blue/black/grey works best for me. Other questions: Do you use a changing bag as well as or instead of a handbag? Is this the bag you use for LO in hospital or do you need a slightly bigger holdall for that as well? Is it really necessary or could you buy a messenger bag, insulated bottle holder from a camping store and portable changing map from anywhere!?!?

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Oct 3rd, 2010, 08:39 AM	#2
sammiwry Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Surrey <3 Posts: 3,578	Ive started looking for my changing bag and I can't find something I like for less than £100 as I want oh to be able to use it

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Oct 3rd, 2010, 08:43 AM	#3
2016 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 9,470	Forgot to add, here are some bags I have seen that I think I like so far: http://www.wallaboo.nl/en/products/l...re/soft%20blue ...I like the blue but worry it might get dirty do black/red might be better. http://babyoka.co.uk/products/131-72...bag-black.html http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Babies-R-Us...titch(0077642) http://www.preciouslittleone.com/pro...g-bag---orbit/ http://www.olivers-baby-care.co.uk/b...-40-off-1.html ....a bit "out there" so I reckon hubby will hate it!

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pinkie77 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 2,345	Freebie boots bag all the way for me! It's black with grey trim, lots of pockets, an insulated bottle pocket and folding changing mat in it's own little bag (that you could use for mucky clothes etc). I'd love a pacapod bag but just can't justify the £60 price tag when I've got a bag that does everything I need for the price of a pack of nappies

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Mrs IKW Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: We are from the UK but live in Spain. Hope to move to Gibraltar soon! Posts: 1,624	Its no help to you but luckily my changing bag came with the pram - its plain black with the Silver Cross motif on it - it solved all the dilemas & saved me a fortune! I think the Yummy Mummy bags are gorgeous though, and I might treat myself to one of those later on or ask for one for Christmas depending on how much I use the black one.

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Oct 3rd, 2010, 09:01 AM	#6
Kerry. Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northants Posts: 970	OH got me a gorgeous Radley changing bag for my birthday Got the one which came with the pram too, Silver Cross, which he is going to use x

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Midnight_Moon Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aldershot Posts: 431	we have the free boots bag but i really want to get a wallaboo bag - just gotta find the best deal, found them from £35 +p&p on ebay

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Oct 3rd, 2010, 11:45 AM	#8
hodbert Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lowton, Cheshire Posts: 1,088	I went baby shopping yday and saw JJ Cole bags. Not sure if they have them in UK (sorry if I am not helping at all), but they were $65 so about £40 and they were a few designs including black and grey, had an over shoulder strap (I want hubby to be able to use it too) and seemed to have everything else I will need. I also wanted to know if ppl tend to use these as hospital bags too, or do I need yet another bag for that???

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Oct 3rd, 2010, 12:11 PM	#9
a_c Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Surrey/Hants border Posts: 2,301	I am getting a skip hop one - http://www.happybags.co.uk/changing-...xe-sh-dad.html my friends really recommend Caboodle for price and quality - http://www.caboodlebags.co.uk/ I think you will end up shoving your purse and a few other things in the changing bag so it will possibly double up.

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