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During the early days of parenting, the size of changing bags tend not to be a huge issue, parents usually only need a few things when they are out and about to keep a newborn happy. However, as your little one begins to grow they begin to need more than just a bottle and a few nappies to keep them happy!

This is the time when parents find that they cannot carry everything they need to take with them in the average changing bag. Children who attend nursery often require a lot of baggage space as they need to have all the essentials with them throughout the day and for those parents who use reusable nappies (cloth nappies), it is often difficult to fit all the spare nappies, inserts, wash bags etc into a changing bag for a full day out… these are two valid reasons for upgrading your bag!

The ‘Hauck Blue and Brown Changing bag’ is available from www.childsplaysussex.com for only £17.88. MBM road tested this bag and found that it can fit all of the following into it with ease!

• Four cloth nappies and inserts.
• One changing bag.
• One packet wipes.
• 1 wrap.
• 2 bottles.
• 1 Milk Dispenser.
• 1 Sippy cup full of water.
• 1 Small bag of spare clothes (vest, tee-shirt, trousers, socks).
• 1 box containing two pacifiers.
• 1 tube Bonjela.
• 1 Box Sudocrem.
• 2 Sachets of Nurofen for Babies.
• Purse.
• Cheque Book.
• Mobile Phone.
• Drink (Usually small bottle of Coca Cola).
• Lipstick.
• Epipen.
• 1 Bag of food (including one bowl, two spoons, a yoghurt and raison snacks).
• 1 Toy, sometimes more if required (usually stuffed and quite large).
• 1 Nursery Book.
• 1 Pair sunglasses.
• 1 Pair baby sunglasses.
• 1 Bottle Sun Tan Lotion.
• 1 Muslin Cloth.

The Hauck Blue and Brown Changing Bag has an adjustable strap, this is ideal for carrying the bag on the handle of a pram as it possible to tighten it to the correct height. This bag is made from padded material which is nice and stretchy for fitting in those last minute essentials, whilst still being small enough to be stored underneath the average pram.

The Hauck Blue and Brown Changing Bag has the following features:

• One large front pocket (which zips up and is ideal for personal items)
• Two back pockets wide enough to fit a pack of wipes into each pocket if not more.
• 3 inner waterproof bottle pockets
• 1 separate plastic zippy pocket ideal for wet clothing.
• 2 elasticated side pockets ideal for pacifiers, spare bottles or a small toy.
• 1 Changing Mat

Not only is this bag a bargain but it looks great and has plenty of room for the essentials!

Beautifully Kitsch designs from inside out, Pink Lining produce a wide range of stylish, designer changing bags for Mums who wish to add a splash of colour and elegance into the bag that they chose when ‘on the go’ with their little ones.

Although Pink Lining bags may seem slightly costly, the pure functionality of the storage and cute designs are enough to sway almost any bag savvy Mum to click ‘purchase’ without a second thought.

Featuring two stretchy pockets on each side of the bag and one magnetic clip pocket on the front of the bag, the Yummy Mummy Signature Bag makes items easy to access when out and about.

Inside the bag there are two stretchy, padded bottle pockets, one side pouch for small items, a zipped pocket for personal items and two large, stretchy pockets for nappies. A handy, detachable, makeup mirror is attached to the inside of the bag as well as a key/ pacifier fob, and a key loop.

Although this bag measures only 38cm x 28cm x14cm it can fit quite a fit bits and pieces into it. Here are the items which MBM managed to fit into the bag with ease.

1. Two cloth nappies and inserts
2. One spare wrap
3. Two bottles (Tomee Tippee 9oz Bottles)
4. Milk Dispenser
5. Box of two pacifiers
6. Small pot of suntan lotion
7. Purse/ wallet
8. Baby sunglasses
9. Bag of spare clothing
10. Sippy cup of water
11. Mobile Phone
12. Personal Accessories (Makeup, comb, tablets, lipstick)
13. Changing mat (included with the bag)
14. Pack of wipes
15. Small pack of tissues
16. One small tub Sudocrem
17. One small toy
18. Baby Sun Hat

The Yummy Mummy Changing Bag comes complete with a changing mat and clear, zip up pouch for wet clothing. The changing mat and bag follow the main design of the bag, the ‘Peppermint Signature Yummy Mummy Changing Bag’ features cute, cupcake print designs upon the bag and changing mat provided.

Available from www.amazon.co.uk for only £69.95, the Yummy Mummy Changing Bag is the ‘must have’ bag for Mum’s who wish to travel in style!

Often the average changing bag that comes with a travel or pram system can be too small to carry all that is actually required when going out with a baby.

The JJ Cole Mode Tote (Black) Changing Bag is a large sized bag which has four main pockets in the actual bag perfect for carrying nappies, sun tan lotion, wipes, wraps, muslin cloths etc. Four additional netted pockets are attached which are useful for small items such as bibs.

The main section of the bag is quite roomy and even when the four pockets are filled there is enough room for at least four large bottles and a formula dispenser. Perfect for any day out!

On the front and back of the bag there are two large pockets, one of which contains a laminated canvas, wipe able changing mat to match the bag which can be folded into a small rectangle held together by a Velcro tab.

The bag also has two zip pockets at the front ideal for carrying a purse and any makeup. Also on each side panel of the bag there are two small pockets, one for carrying a bottle and the other for perhaps a mobile phone.

You can either carry the bag by using the main strap (which has a padded shoulder strap for comfort) or you can use the two handles if you prefer.

Two rubber stroller/ pushchair attachments are provided with the bag so that you can connect the bag to your pram/ pushchair if you do not wish to carry it.

Available in three patterns (the pattern featured in this article is BLACK DOT), the JJ Cole Mode Tote Bag is available from www.thatcuteage.com for £45.99.