Babies may be small, but they require a surprising amount of kit – especially if you want to actually leave the house with them once in a while! Many modern-day changing bags are equipped with attachments for strollers to allow you to easily clip the bag onto the device; this offers parents greater levels of ease when lugging the bag around while simultaneously taking the child out for a stroll. 5. Right Fabric The buttery-soft leather used here is actually vegan, so there are no sustainability worries, and a smart changing mat and detachable, insulated bottle holder are also included.

Like anything else when it comes to baby things, the right thing for you depends on your individual needs. Think about what your typical week with a baby might look like (harder said than done before your first arrives, I know): Will you mostly be throwing a bag in the car and driving to visit family, run errands or do a daycare drop-off? Will you be going on lots of walks or hikes? Will you primarily be breastfeeding if you're able to, or would it be helpful to have insulated bottle holders for pumped milk or formula? What look do you like? You may not know the answer to many of these questions until the baby arrives and you get into the swing of things. But thinking about it may help guide you toward an option to start with. EasyJet, for example, do allow infants to have an extra changing bag, but this mustn’t exceed a maximum size of 45 x 36 x 20cm and must be able to fit under your seat, while British Airways allow infants their own carry-on bag but it’s included in the parent’s total weight allowance of 23kg.Owning a changing bag with a separate thermo-insulation chamber is always a win; this lets you keep the baby’s bottle warm or cool based on your requirements. 4. Stroller-Friendly

Roomy, simple and well-designed, this is a multi-tasker of a bag that you could take travelling or to the gym once your little one is out of nappies, and it also makes a brilliant hospital bag.Always get one with a changing pad. You never know where you’ll be when you are traveling with your baby when it soils its diaper. You don’t want to be changing your baby on unsanitary surfaces. We planned to go on holiday and the bag arrived in time to take abroad (which is a great test for durability) and I can confirm, this bag was extremely comfortable and practical for taking to the airport, on a plane, travel, hanging on the pram and abroad!

We liked the sumptuously soft fabric and smart biscuit shade of the Strada we tested, although it is worth noting that it might stain easily, so the darker green "Ivy" hue might be a more sensible choice.Hey, good-looking – if you like the idea of a functional changing bag that doesn’t compromise in the fashion stakes, try this classic leather beauty from Silver Cross, available at Very. The soft material of the Avery Row changing bag makes it easy to store under a stroller and while it’s a pity the bag isn’t machine washable, you can easily wash stains out by hand.

Many changing bags have wipe-clean interiors, and most also come with a removable changing mat for on-the-go nappy changes. Some bags are also designed specifically to work as carry-on luggage if you’re flying with your little one. Baby changing bags contain various essentials, and it’s nearly impossible to leave home without one of these strapped onto you at all times.A large compartment is designed to fit either the included changing mat or your laptop, so you can take this bag with you whether or not your day includes time with your little one. A removable clutch-style bag is ideal for carrying mum or dad’s essentials, stashing wet wipes or even for taking out with you on a baby-free night out. Meanwhile, comfy shoulder straps and stroller straps make this eye-catching bag a versatile choice. Norwegian brand Kaos says it designed the Ransel ‘to last long before and after diaper days are over’ and we’d have to agree – this is a lovely design for day to day that’s unisex, versatile and just happens to be ideal for use as a changing bag.