Lekebaby Nappy Changing Backpack Baby Changing Bag with Changing Mat

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At Mumsnet, we know how important the right baby equipment is, and how an authentic recommendation from a fellow parent who's been in your shoes can be better than any expert opinion. That's why we obsessively research and review baby products to help you choose. Whether it's the best breast pump, the best baby bottles or the best changing bag you're looking for, you'll find honest, judgement-free advice from real parents right here. As your changing bag will get many years of use, it is worth thinking carefully about the style of changing bag for baby that best suits your lifestyle. Here are some of the factors to keep in mind when selecting the best baby changing bag: Size Having somewhere to store all your essential baby itemsso that they are easy to access when you need them makes life a lot easier. I can honestly say just get one which is nicely padded and the ones with sloping sides are handy when they start rolling. They're called 'wedge' shaped.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnetter Cherrybakewellard) Our verdict

Before we recommend new products, we always ask our trusted Mumsnet users, of which there are more than 7 million each month. That’s an awful lot of honest, impartial advice, don’t you think? Expert guidance We also asked writer Becca Heyes to test a selection of changing bags and let us know her thoughts. As a mum to a boisterous two-year-old and a three-month-old baby, Becca was able to offer insight into what makes a really great changing bag that will grow with a family and last for years to come. Over the course of three months, Becca rigorously tested a shortlist of 15 bags before narrowing them down to favourites, some of which we included on this list. We combined all of this research to choose a selection of products that we think offer something for everybody. How we tested:

you are out and about and contains everything you need to keep your baby comfortable while away from home. Polyvinyl chloride – or PVC - contains chemical additives including phthalates, lead, cadmium, and/or organotins, which can be harmful to health in high doses, look for changing mats which are labelled as being made from non-toxic PVC or eco-friendly vinyl, free from phthalates and other toxins. How we chose our recommendations Recommendations from real parents

Before you can choose the best baby changing bag, you need to know what makes a nappy bag good and what you should look out for when shopping. Here are the features that make a good changing bag: Durable Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Morbi ut blandit risus. Donec mollis nec tellus et rutrum. Orci varius natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Ut consequat quam a purus faucibus scelerisque. Mauris ac dui ante. Pellentesque congue porttitor tempus. Donec sodales dapibus urna sed dictum. Duis congue posuere libero, a aliquam est porta quis.Once your baby arrives, you will find that your changing bag is your constant companion and will be with you wherever you go. So, whether you are running errands, visiting friends, enjoying a day out, or heading off on holiday, your baby changing depending on where you are going, how long you will be out of the house, and even what you are wearing. The spill test: We spilt a small amount of milk onto each bag, both inside and out (something that’s sure to happen in the lifetime of any changing bag), then cleaned them up as best we could. We assessed how easily the bag was able to be wiped clean and whether there were any stains or smells left behind. Buying a changing bag with matching accessories will ensure that you are coordinated and save you money as you won’t need to buy these items separately. Accessories such as a changing matand Looks for added extras - is there a perfect-fit changing mat included or do you need to buy one separately?

Babies need a lot of stuff, so selecting a changing bag that is large enough to comfortably carry all the items you need is a must. Comes with accessories When you need a muslin in an emergency or need to change a nappyon the go, you will be able to reach for your changing bag and know that you have all After thoroughly testing each bag, we then scored them on several criteria, including comfort, aesthetics, value for money, practicality and cleanliness.

What’s the best changing bag to buy?

Does it offer special features? These days, many change mats are decorated with beautiful printed artwork. Some offer functional design features such as anti-roll wedge sides, which can be really useful, especially if you have a particularly wriggly baby. But the fact of the matter is that special features often add expense so if your budget is tight, you may well find that a basic change mat does the job perfectly well. Is a changing mat necessary? These scores allowed us to compare the bags as objectively as possible and to award our favourite bags with coveted Mumsnet Best awards. Any bags that failed our tests were not included in our recommendations. We then added other bags to our list, based on research. Why you should trust us Choosing between the overwhelmingly large selection of baby changing bags available can become confusing, so narrowing down your options is helpful. Here is the lowdown on the most popular styles of nappy bags to help you decide on the type of changing Thinking about the style of baby changing bag you would like is essential. If multiple people will be using the bag, such as your partner, grandparents, etc., it is helpful to choose a style of bag that has an adjustable strap so that everyone can