Good size change bags?

mamapink · May 18, 2013 10:26PM

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a change bag that is a good size? I have a 12 month old and am expecting baby number two in June so I figure I will need a bigger change bag, plus we live abroad and fly back to the UK with Ryanair and it is a total pain having my hand luggage allowance being taken up with my change bag. Are there any good size ones out there that would mean I could get the normal baby stuff in plus some other stuff?

Thanks $:\$ )

Liz

Hollys_mummy · Jan 12, 2009 7:40AM

I have just bought a new one from mothercare it was about ??35 and I think its great, there are loads of pockets and 2 insulated bits 1 for a bottle and one for a sippy cup. Its nice and big inside and comes with a fold away change mat.

In regards with flying, I never take a change bag with me and carry a rucksack on that has pockets at the front, enough for Hollys juice, snacks nappys and wipes, that lasts me till I get to the other side. Then when Im home I have a large back I use as a change bag or you could join the bots club again and get the free huggys change bag so you would have one in each place. It means I can take much more luggage which means more room to bring stuff back to Ireland xxx

EnglebertW_nkface · Jan 12, 2009 7:44AM

I do the same as Holly's mummy when flying, I have a big bag that I bought for handluggage and I just put a fold up changing mat in there with the other stuff we need.

At home I use a big Storksac leather changing bag, it easily fits enough stuff in it for my two for a full day, I am bfing though so I don't need any bottles in there. It's a lovely bag but they are expensive, my mum bought me mine for my 30th
xx

mamapink · Jan 12, 2009 7:57AM

Thanks ladies, I guess it does make more sense to use something else for handluggage as Ryanair as so stingy on what you can bring in your normal case. Plus I can never get over the fact that children under 2 don't get any weight allowance luggage wise!
Think I will maybe invest in a little trolley style bag that will be ok for hand luggage when travelling and then get a slightly bigger change bag for everyday.
As you say Hollysmummy I can always see if I can get another freebie one that I can leave at my mums house for when I am over! x

Laura-N-Lucy-N-James · Jan 12, 2009 10:05AM

That's the one i have been looking at for a while Saint Bertie. I'm using the free pampers one at the moment and although the main pocket is large enough i find there arn't enough places for my bits and pieces. Everything seems to end up in the main pocket and then i'm rooting around for ages trying to find anything!

Think i might have to treat myself.

LottieNH · Jan 12, 2009 10:10AM

Hi LizB,
I have had my Dwell bag for a year now and love it. I could easily get enough in there for 2 children and it still looks as new. It clips onto prams really easily and has lots of compartments. Comes in lots of colourways and is in the sale at the moment.

http://www.lulasapphire.com/Products/DwellStudio/Gio-Aqua-Changing-Bag-by-DwellStudio.aspx

Laura-N-Lucy-N-James · Jan 12, 2009 10:21AM

Lol, i showed it to my husband yesterday in mothercare and was trying to sell it to him by going, 'look there's another pocket......and another one'

mamapink · Jan 12, 2009 10:53AM

Thank you! I will check those links out, both sound fab! x

_B-U-T-T-E-R-F-L-Y_ · Jan 12, 2009 11:08AM

hi, i use the mamas and papas ziko range- they come in different colours- i bought the hot and bothered one....jus because i had to have one to match the pushchair, lol!! but i love it. xxx

MyPrincess · Jan 12, 2009 11:10AM

Hi,
I am also on the hunt for a decent changebag

I want something stylish, with lots of pockets & affordable.
The mothercare ones nice, but i want something funkier x

whiteangel2266 · Aug 6, 2012 10:38PM

When I was pregnant with my first born I bought a Storksak Elizabeth which seems to be pretty good for getting around, to be honest there where not many bags to chose from. This changing bag did the job however I found it quite difficult to travel with as I couldn't get much into it. I'm expecting again and have been searching for a changing bag and I must say there is more to choose from. I've come accross changing bags from Baby-Beau, I love the Belle Hobo and it seems quite spacious too. http://baby-beau.co.uk/belle.html

judithcharmers · Aug 10, 2012 8:43PM

Pacapod. My son is 30 months now so I don't really take a changing bag out with me, but I used it until he was 2 and never failed to get everything in! We still use the pods too!

x

whiteangel2266 · Aug 10, 2012 9:01PM

I think the pacapod system is very practical as it is an investment for 4 years atleast. However, I can so relate to JudithCharmers, it comes to a stage when you do not want to be carrying a changing bag. I bought the Belle Hobo and i'm very pleased with it and the best part is, I can use it as a regular handbag and the leather quality is great! So i'm very happy with my purchase.

whiteangel2266 · Aug 25, 2012 4:20PM

Hi mummyliz just noticed that the Belle hobo I was referring to in my last post can be won in a competition on facebook. They are also offerring 20% off all changing bags you may find something suitable - www.baby-beau.co.uk

ele09 · Aug 26, 2012 12:45PM

I think I'm going to treat myself to the sugarjack Hannah bag. Working on the theory I will get years of use out of it. Also liked the sides of the removable compartments meaning I can simply lift those out and stick them into a freebie plain changing bag when my hubby takes baby out. I love the fact it doesn't look like a changing bag and I wanted something different.

Expensive, but it's my birthday t the end of the week and my hubby has told everyone thats asked I would like gift vouchers for our local shopping centre so I'm hoping that will go some way towards covering the cost.

mummy _harper · Jan 15, 2013 12:27PM

check out www.pitterpac.com

there bags are leather, stylish AND large enough for all toddler and new born must haves. my fav's the whitehall

DanGie · May 18, 2013 2:56PM

The baby babybeau bag is a good size, I got it for my lil sister when she was expecting. She loves it and uses it as a regular handbag besides using it as a baby bag.

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Julie Bear · May 18, 2013 10:26PM

I was actually about to post this same question! Wow this is more than enough help! I knew that I could count on you girls

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Julie

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