Change Bags

Krystaltips

I have an Il Tutto Chaira but I won it in a competition, no way I'd ever pay that much for a bag!!!

You don't have to have a changing bag, yes they're handy when you have small children but they grow quickly and you eventually don't need all the crap that comes with them... When DD1 was little I just used to carry a small backpack handbag that fitted a couple of nappies and half a pack of wipes...

LJM

it doesnt have to be a proper change bag all you need is a bag big enough to fit all your and babys things into and i found one with a biggish handle to slip over pushchair or to wear messenger style much easier. alot of the newer pram systems come with change bag anyway

brians_daughter

you get 1 free if you join boots parenting club. TBh i had 2 but never used 1 of them for out and about. I have a massive handbag with different compartments and shove nappies, wipes and dummies in 1 bit, a change of clothes and botle in another! I always found it hard carrying 2 bags and a baby seat wwhen 1 bag would do ! They did however come in handy if Gran was taking baby out so i could pack what she would need for baby

slightlyconfused1

Hi

I had changing bags galore but in the end I used a small rucksack. It has compartments and pockets for all the bits and bobs and was easy to hang on to pushchairs and things as the strap was not too long. It lasted me through to when ds was potty training for spare pull ups etc. I found changing bags were never that hardwearing.

bex2010

As others have said it doesn't have to be an actual change bag just something big enough to accomodate all the 'stuff' you'll need. Although, I did find it handy having a bag with a insulated bottle compartment that kept the bottle upright as my bottles were prone to leak.

Whilst mine were babies I always carried around 3-4 nappies, wipes, change mat, nappy sacks, couple of bottles, milk dispensers, bibs, change of clothes. As they got older i still used it as found it was handy when potty training for all the spare clothes for the little accidents that happen whilst you're out and for snacks and drinks that I take for them. I never bothered with separate bag for my stuff either would just bung my phone and purse in a side pocket.

gravitytolls

rach83 wrote: »

Thanks

I have just found the form from the Bounty Book. Not entirely sure from reading the form whether they will hand me the bag tomorrow if I buy the nappies or whether I have to send the form off and wait. Does anyone know?

Mine was handed to me over the counter. If they don't have them in stock they will sort out the postal arrangements or contact you when it's in store or whatever their preference is.

gravitytolls

Agreed in the main with incognito, but if you can get a free one, they're very handy for keeping all your bits and pieces in one place. In the first few weeks especially, before you've established a routine, the inpredictability of poohs, feeds, leaks etc require extra nappies, clothes etc.

Anyhoo, the main thing is, enjoy your baby, and whatever works for you, works for you.

madtrekker

I find that I don't really use mine much at the moment (LO is 4 months). I just see it as something else to lug around. We're breastfeeding though so maybe if we had bottles etc. to transport another bag would come in handy?

I really can't see at this stage why people feel the need to carry so much stuff around. In my handbag (which isn't particularly large) I keep one spare nappy, a few wipes in a zip-up sandwich bag, a single nappy bag and a clean muslin cloth. Oh and a sachet of Calpol. This takes up very little room and I have it with me all the time. The muslin can be used as a makeshift changing surface.

If I pop out for up to a couple of hours, baby doesn't really need changing (unless she does a poo of course!). If I'm out for the day, I add a few more nappies / wipes to last the day and it still all fits in quite nicely with room for my wallet, phone, keys etc. I have never had to change LOs clothes when out (we use washable nappies and have never had a major leak), and I don't see the need to carry creams and lotions just in case etc. when I'm only out for a few hours.

kingfisherblue

My son is disabled and part of his disability is that he is doubly incontinent. He is now twelve, so over the years I have used several types of changing bags. I now have a pump bag in the car (the sort that you put kids PE kits in - about 99p-£3 depending on where you buy from). It holds four large size pullups (he is in small adult size), a full size pack of wipes, some nappy bags and cream, and his inhaler and spacer.

If we are going out for the day, we use a small back pack. It holds the same as above, plus a couple of drinks, but is easier to hang on the wheelchair handles. It cost about £3 and I've had it for three years - very little wear and tear.

My son stands up to be changed, but obviously babies can't do this. Pound shops often sell roll up changing mats. Pampers also have bed mats. They come in a pack, but you can just take one out and fold it up quite small. It can be used time and again until it starts to wear out. As they are quite big, they can be used for your baby to play on when you are out, as well as for changing.

bylromarha

I didn't have a change bag. I carried one of these in my shoulder bag

It's a fold out changing mat with pockets, a wipes holder and zip to keep nappy bags and things in.

About 20cm wide, 10 cm long and 5cm deep.

I started off with a Boots bag (the big blue sack redecessor to this freebie) but it ripped within 2 weeks, as did the one I got with my second child. Plus I loved being able to put my portable changer in my normal bag rather than lug round a dedicated changing bag.

OP, I hope you don't have much longer to wait. Being overdue is not fun! But giving birth is GREAT - would love to do it again, but don't want any more kids (I realise I'm in the minority enjoying the birth process - I had 2 fantastic births and there is no equal IMO to the feeling of triumph and adoration as you get to meet your baby - enjoy the ride!) All the best.