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Old Oct 3rd, 2010, 08:34 AM   #1
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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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Old Oct 3rd, 2010, 08:39 AM   #2
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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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Old Oct 3rd, 2010, 08:43 AM   #3
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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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Old Oct 3rd, 2010, 08:48 AM   #4
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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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Old Oct 3rd, 2010, 08:49 AM   #5
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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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Old Oct 3rd, 2010, 09:01 AM   #6
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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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Old Oct 3rd, 2010, 09:12 AM   #7
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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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Old Oct 3rd, 2010, 11:45 AM   #8
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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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Old Oct 3rd, 2010, 12:11 PM   #9
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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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Old Oct 3rd, 2010, 12:15 PM   #10
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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
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