New Arrival – Be one of the first to grab yourself this gorgeous Messenger Bag Military by OiOi.
Words cannot describe just how classy this bag feels and looks, feel free to click the image and see this stunning looking changing bag close-up.
The bag has an insulated side pocket (with zip), several compartments, large microfibre changing mat, key or dummy holder and an adjustable shoulder strap.
If ever there was a baby changing bag for dads that oozes style this has to be it.
Do you know your OiOi from your Isoki or your Yummy Mummy from your Catwalk Collection? It used to be that mum and dad would use any old bag to carry their baby bits around in, even an old shopping bag. Roll forward to the present date and for more and more parents the style and the brand name of the bag is becoming as important, if not more, than the clothes baby is wearing.
Yummy mums are extremely proud of their little bundle of joy and rightly so, for some of these mums only the best will do. Just as much as women enjoy being seen with the latest Radley, Gucci, Fendi or Prada handbag they now want to be seen with a Catwalk Collection changing bag over their shoulder or the distinctive signature of a cup cake sitting proudly on their Pink Lining Yummy Mummy bag.
With many of the designer changing bags it is near impossible to differentiate them from a normal top end handbag. Take this genuine leather bag pictured to the right, it is a £129.00 designer baby bag from the Catwalk Collection (collection famous for it’s black lining and white cat print on the inside) . Unless you know your baby bag could you tell it wasn’t an ordinary handbag?
You will no doubt realise by now that the market place is vast when it comes to baby changing bags. With bags ranging from deluxe to basic and designer to one for the dads you are spoilt for choice but that isn’t a bad thing, at least it makes them affordable to each and everyones pocket. Before you rush out and make that purchase, here are a few tips for you to keep in mind before parting with that cash.
Pockets and compartments – How many does it have and now many do you need? It is nice to keep the dirty nappies and clothing separate from the feeding bottle and do you really want to carry a baby changing bag over one shoulder and a handbag over the other? Wouldn’t it be nice to use your baby changing bag as a complete replacement for your handbag when going out and about?
Durability – Does the changing bag have a wipe clean surface? No matter how careful you are, things can and do get messy inside the bag. Some bags are washable and many have waterproof linings (which must not be confused with a pvc lining). Many of the deluxe top end designer bags are more about fashion than function, make sure you buy a changing bag that is durable as it is going to be receiving a lot of use.
Extra’s – Does the bag have an insulated pocket? This can be a great feature and useful for keeping food cool or the milk warm. Detachable changing mats are another great feature to have. Your life will become a whole lot easier when you are looking for a suitable place in which you can change the baby’s nappy if you have a detachable changing mat to hand.
Watch out for the added accessories, many companies are using them as an extra selling point, great if you need them. Ask yourself if it is extra money well spent, do you really need a matching dirty bag for separating the nappies from the main bag and a dummy holder or Pacifier pod.
Once you have the baby items and necessities carefully packed ready for your outing, it is quite likely that your baby changing bag is going to feel pretty heavy. Does the bag have an adjustable shoulder strap, do you think it is going to feel comfortable hanging over your shoulder and what about the design? Would ‘dad’ feel comfortable going out with it over his shoulder?
You might love a pretty bag covered in a floral pattern or a chic style yummy mummy one but would dad use it? If he wouldn’t feel okay using the same bag remember to budget for a second changing bag that dad would be happy to use.
