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Changing Bags
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- Gaby & Georgia, 4 months
- Tina & Matan, 5 months
- Laura with Grace, 14 months & Eddie, 7 months
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- Lisa & Dylan, 6 months
- Kim & Eva, 12 months
- Paula & Millie, 4 months
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Tina tries the Caboodle |
Lisa and Dylan test the Hunky Dory |
The stylish Henabecca |
 Baby
Bjorn Dynamic Changing Bag - 7/10
Fully fledged changing bag with all the extras
Price: £65.95
Supplier: www.babybjorn.co.uk
T: 0870 1200 543
'A good weekend bag'
 A versatile, good
quality bag that comes with LOTS of pockets and visible storage compartments,
this bag is ideal for weekends away/trips to see family. It can be worn
on your shoulder or as a back-pack which seems to distribute the weight
more evenly. It's also a nice unisex design which appeals to dads and
has the benefit of an extra fold out changing case with integral nappy
compartments.
 It's rather large
and cumbersome for daily use and is quite heavy before you've even started
packing it. The bag won't fit across the back of a buggy (unless you have
a heavy toddler to even the weight out!) and its size means it can be
tricky to find things in a hurry.
  Baby
Traveller All in One Changing Bag - 9/10
All-in one unisex changing bag
Price: £44.95
Supplier: www.earthlets.co.uk
T: 0845 072 4462
'Practical, versatile and easy to use'
This
is a spacious, carefully-designed bag that holds a good amount of baby
gear without becoming too bulky. The integral changing mat is attached
with velcro so you have the option of using it separately and there is
an insulted bottle carrier which also detaches from the main bag. Pockets
are spacious with mesh lining that allow you to see all of your items
easily.
It's
not exactly glamorous but sometimes practicality just has to take charge!
 Bugaboo
Changing Bag - 6/10
Good quality changing bag with insulated bottle carrier
Price: £69.95
Available from: babyworld
shop
'High quality with easily accessible pockets'
The colours
are great and if you're a Bugaboo user you can co-ordinate the buggy to
suit your existing pram. Compartments are well set out with velcro and
zips and the integral changing mat and fleece cover are both washable.
The bottle holder happily accommodates different sized bottles and you
can wear the bag over your shoulder or across your chest.
'It's
quite large for everyday use (unless you like to carry absolutely everything
with you!) and the changing mat is very small so it's not great for changing
a toddler. Two of our panel members are Bugaboo pram users but said they
felt disappointed with the style of this bag, 'at this price, you'd expect
a lot more, especially from a top brand like Bugaboo. It was disappointing.'
  Caboodle
Classic - 8.5/10
Washable bag with removable changing mat
Price: £19.99
Supplier: www.caboodlebags.co.uk
T: 01795 590664
'Unbeatable value for money'
'At just £19.99 you
get so much for your money - the bag is well designed, with well-placed
pockets and a cosy changing mat that comfortably supported a young baby
and toddler. It also has additional storage sections for bottles and a
grubby section for dirty nappies or clothes.
'The bag would benefit
from an insulated section for bottles and it's quite plain in design.
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 Hennabecca
Blue Blocks Changing Bag -7/10
Limited edition changing bag
Price: £59.50
Supplier: www.hennabecca.co.uk
T: 0845 0097866
'A great option for working mums'
Super-stylish
and practical for daily use, this bag is a great option for mums returning
to work who need to carry a few baby essentials with them. It has two
zipped compartments for bottles and food and a good selection of other
pockets for nappies and wipes. It attracts envious looks from other mums
and the quality is fantastic - easily lasting two or more babies.
The changing
bag is a bit awkward to access to so you probably wouldn't want to use
it in a hurry.
 Hunky
Dory Mother & Baby Bag - 7/10
Spacious bag for daily use
Price: £57.50
Available from: www.hunky-dorybags.com
T: 01743 233355
'A refreshing take on traditional handbags'
This isn't
a conventional changing bag but is made with lots of zipped sections and
pockets for your little one's items. The design is unusual and the bag
is made from sturdy, high quality fabric that will last well beyond the
time your baby reaches school age.
It doesn't
come with any extras like a changing mat or bottle holder but if you don't
like the idea of a changing bag, then this is a great alternative.
 Oi
Oi Luxury Tweed Herringbone Hobo Bag - 8/10
Hard-wearing daily change bag
Price: £49.99
Available from: Babyworld
Shop
'Practical bag that doesn't compromise on style'
Solid,
stylish and practical, this is a good bag for everyday use. It comes with
a roll out changing mat, insulated bottle holder, mess bag, purse and
lots of storage pockets and the best thing about it? You'd never guess
it was a changing bag!
It's
a tad heavier than some of the similar sized bags and the pink hue isn't
great for dads.
 Red
Castle Sport Changing Bag - 6/10
Spacious zip around bag
Price: £39.95
Available from: www.bettacare.co.uk
T: 01293 851896
'One for the dad's'
This bag
has a masculine style with lots of pockets and a large insulated bag that
can hold up to three bottles. It opens out flat so it's easy to find specific
items and it comes with a removable changing mat, zipped pouch and adjustable
hand and shoulder straps.
The inside
pockets are quite wide so it's easy for items to fall into the main body
of the bag. It's also quite big and probably serves better as a weekend
bag as opposed to one for daily use.
 Skip
Hop Duo - 8/10
Urban-style changing bag
Price: £50
Available from: Babyworld
shop
'Trendy looking and easy to use'
The Skip
Hop is packed with pockets and compartments and makes light work of organising
nappies, bottles, cups, food and toys. It also has a handy section for
your keys, purse and wallet and the convertible, extendable straps allow
you to wear it over your shoulder, buggy or chest.
The bag
comes with a waterproof changing mat but no insulated bottle carrier -
the only part that lets it down!
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