moominfilly Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Can any old timers recommend a good changing bag for first baby?Not to be too expensive or massive! And yet to be functional, have all you need to fit in it, handy pockets/compartments and to suit Dad too, etc... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20455-best-changing-bag/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth_Baldock Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 With my first, I had a Cath Kidston rose print oil clth changing bag. Nice to look at but useless. Wth my second, I bought a grey eastpak bag and fling everything I need in that- Dad isn't afraid to use it and I can use it easily when wearing baby in the Ergo/beco etc. I have a portable changing mat that goes in it too. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20455-best-changing-bag/#findComment-498409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yak Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 There are some really pretty changing bags out there if you want to splash out, but I didn't bother with a styled changing bag. I just got a nice printed bag from a high street retailer which had compartments and enough space for all my clutter. A stay at home Dad I know just uses a backpack. But whatever you go for, I would recommend something waterproof for when you are caught in the inevitable yet unpredicted rain shower... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20455-best-changing-bag/#findComment-498413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alieh Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I really like the Sativa (made of hemp but just looks like canvas) changing bag. Not crazy expensive (think mine was ?35), neutral colours and lots of pockets. Like this: http://www.sativabags.com/online_store/hemp_over_the_shoulder_baby_changer_holdall.cfm Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20455-best-changing-bag/#findComment-498418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
srisky Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 The Boots Parenting Club changing bag - it's free (it was this time last year and hopefully still is) and comes with a travel changing mat with it's own case (useful if there have been any accidents during a nappy change). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20455-best-changing-bag/#findComment-498419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanity girl Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I would agree that you don't need a special changing bag - just a capacious bag with plenty pockets that you like, or (my choice these days) a backpack. All you need to add is a changing mat - you can buy handy travel ones like this travel changing mat, although you might find it a bit small once baby gets bigger. I currently use an itti bitti changing mat because it's cute, soft, rolls up small and I can chuck it in the wash when it gets mucky. You might want to get a wet bag as well if you are going to be using cloth nappies (or even if you're not they are good for putting mucky clothes in after sick/poo explosions). Hope that helps! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20455-best-changing-bag/#findComment-498476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs f Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Anorak Or if you don't want a specific changing bag get their oilcloth washbags & you can fit in enough for a change: nappies, wipes, mat, bags etc and thin invest in a big handbag for the rest of the crap you need Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20455-best-changing-bag/#findComment-498539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuperted Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Sports Direct on Rye Lane is selling decent, Karrimor backpacks at the moment for ?15. I've just got one and so much more practical than my Storksak changing bag which I will be selling!Also am getting very into wetbags (I do cloth nappy). The monkey foot ones are beautiful and addictive and not just for cloth users. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20455-best-changing-bag/#findComment-498622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotty Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I use this:http://www.johnlewis.com/230468206/Product.aspxvery compact waterproof changing mat with enough pockets to house nappies/wet wipes/nappy bags for a day. Easy to pick up and whizz to loo's whilst out and about without having to lug a big bag everywhere. I just used canvas shopping bags for change of clothes which stayed under the buggy (keeping dry) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20455-best-changing-bag/#findComment-498741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemurf Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I love my bag from Sophia and Matt in Greenwich. Brill with 2 small children both in nappies;http://www.sophiaandmatt.co.uk/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20455-best-changing-bag/#findComment-498916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vesti Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Oh dear :-) . Slightly out of touch with the language of the newer parent. What are these wetbags that they are all into I wonder. So I google it, first thing that comes up is the urban dictionary definition... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20455-best-changing-bag/#findComment-499224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanne Panne Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 A backpack that hangs nicely from the buggy. Or just a plain black skip hop which you don't even see hanging from a buggy. Now with #2 (and 3yo in tow) we just stuff nappies, spare clothes, snacks etc in the net under the buggy. Sometimes in a used plastic bag, sometimes just loose. But during the first months a bag is handy as you need a lot more outdoor nappy changes etc.Mind you I did go crazy for a while, had a Pacapod (for being mathematically organised), and had something really pretty but totally useless (blind grabbing and hoping you'd find stuff). But in hindsight they were nothing special, I didn't even pull them out of the loft for baby 2. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20455-best-changing-bag/#findComment-499307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuperted Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 If you were interested in the backpack/pram bag combo, this thread reminded me to sell my Storksak bag (?40) so here's the link - as I said I didn't find it that practical but that's mainly because I used a sling 98% of the time so a proper backpack was much more sensible! In terms of compartments it's actually very good and hangs nicely off a pram.http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?25,786532 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20455-best-changing-bag/#findComment-499332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeniseG Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 There are a few nice unisex changing bags available my husband and I purchased the kobe from www.baby-beau.com Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20455-best-changing-bag/#findComment-646301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeniseG Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 me and my hubby purchased a unisex changing bag from www.baby-beau.com Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/20455-best-changing-bag/#findComment-646302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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