We used this bag every evening on a recent holiday – and it would be perfect for bigger events like weddings and parties, too. I received it and immediately moved everything from my diaper bag into it and there was plenty of room left over. It’s a stylish, waterproof backpack that comes in five different designs – pink and navy blue, pink and grey, ivory and navy blue, ivory and grey and dark grey and yellow – yet despite its compact size, it features 14 compartments in addition to the main bag. When it comes to size, a changing bag will need to be big enough to carry at least the essentials of baby maintenance.

The compact size of this bag means that when it’s attached to the pram it doesn’t bang on your legs like some styles do, and it doesn’t feel too heavy if you also carry it with a baby in the sling.

For your convenience, this backpack comes with a USB cable and a port so that you can charge your electronics on the go, simply by connecting to your power source. The changing bags that feature in our roundup have been put through real-life testing, with every bag we recommend rated in various categories so you can make the best choice possible for your needs. It’s a great size: deep enough to fit all the essentials such as a change of baby clothes, toys, extra nappies, bottles and wipes, and the numerous zipped compartments help to keep it all organised.

The only real downside is that everything is zippers and I suck at using zippers one handed so that can be inconvenient. bag has over 16 pockets, including 4 insulated pockets fit 140-300 ml baby bottles , to keep baby essentials organized and neat. Available in water-resistant tweed or tan, as well as red, navy and “bluebell”, the Babymel Robyn Convertible changing bag also offers a unisex design.

WELL THOUGHT OUT EVERY DETAIL: The dual handles of the diaper bag backpack are reinforced by 8 rivets and fine stitches, so please don't worry about it's falling apart.

There are adjustable straps so you can wear it as a backpack, carry it like a purse, or hang it from the stroller. The padded shoulder straps are very soft and breathable, which will make your shoulders feel more comfortable. Pockets and compartments will make life a lot easier in terms of organising things, and there’s also hygiene to consider when you’re dealing with a bag that might contain used nappies, clean clothes, milk bottles and food at the same time. It fit everything we needed for a long drive and it was so much easier to use during our stops than either of our previous bags. The bottom of the bag is reinforced and also has metal rivets on it to prevent dragging and scratching.

Designed for those moments when you just need to pop out for a short period, Essentialz’s Itsy is our favourite compact option. The pattern is absolutely adorable, very detailed and gender neutral, and it has that retro feel to it.

Beyond the quilted exterior lies a fold-out changing mat with removable fleece lining, inner mesh pocket and inner slip pocket. In the front pocket: there are 12 newborn diapers, and a sample-sized diaper cream and hand sanitizer. So whether you’re heading to a summer barbecue, running an errand in the car or just want to outdo that smug yummy mummy at nursery drop-off, the Etta ticks all the boxes. The rear zipper allows access to the main pocket, but my wife commented that she would have preferred it to be a separate compartment.Elsewhere, it has five internal and external pockets and comes with a bottle warmer and padded, machine-washable changing mat. Thankfully, the Babymel Robyn Convertible offers all three options, as well as being a handheld changing bag. On the outside is an Easy-Wipes pockets with a velcro fastener which has a dispenser slot for pulling wipes through, saving you the need to root around the bag when you’re dealing with a poo explosion.