With today’s non-stop, hectic lifestyles, new mums need all the help they can get. With a baby changing bag you can carry everything your baby needs, get out and about, and still manage to look super stylish in the process.

No longer just baby nappy bags, although often still referred to as such, modern baby changing bags can carry all your baby changing essentials, such as a baby changing mat, and many baby changing bags even come with these extras included.

Before you rush out and buy your new baby changing bag, stop and think about which features you need it to have. Firstly, it must be able to carry everything you need, but you don’t want it to be so heavy that it weighs you down. Many new mums use their baby changing bags as a handbags too - it’s easier than carrying two bags after all! Therefore, the more internal compartments and pockets the better - you don’t want to be fishing around for things every time you need to get out your phone or your purse. Of course a compartment for storing dirty nappies is always a plus – it’s surprising how often it will come in handy.

Another important consideration is comfort - a shoulder strap will allow you to carry the changing bag easily, either over your shoulder or looped over the handle of your pram, freeing up your hands and allowing you to juggle everything else! Back-pack designs can also be quite handy and comfortable to carry, but are not quite as easy to access in an emergency as shoulder bags.

Of course design is often a major factor when deciding which baby changing bag is right for you. There are hundreds of designs to choose from ranging from simple, plain bags, to bags with bold eye-catching colours and patterns. This really is a personal choice, but with so many changing bags to choose from you’ll definitely be able to find one that compliments your own style. But remember, if your partner is going to be using the bag too, you might want opt for a more unisex design.

Finally, perhaps the most important factor to consider, price. With so many items to buy on the ‘new baby shopping list’, baby changing bags are often just another expense. However, there are now baby changing bags on the market to suit all budgets, ranging in price from £15 up to several hundred pounds for designer baby changing bags. 

However, for £40 - £80, you can get a fantastic baby changing bag with all the essential features that also looks great too. What’s more, by shopping around on the internet you will often get a better deal, especially on all of the top brands of baby changing bags such as OiOi, Babymel, and Skip Hop. 

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