I get asked all the time what is in my changing bag so I decided to share with you all exactly what essentials I have with me on a day to day basis. I wanted to find a bag that would be big enough to hold all my baby items, plus my purse, phone, makeup and any other bits and pieces I might need depending on where we are going that day, and also look fashionable and not typically like a changing bag.
From the moment I seen the Quilted Tote Changing Bag from Mothercare I fell in love. It looks just like a big tote or weekender bag and has lots of useful pockets and sections which are large enough to fit everything in and more. It retails for £59.99 but they do regularly have it on offer. The bag has the most stunning shade of pink and printed white bird detail and even though I have a little baby boy it didn’t bother me, this bag is as much about me as it is for him, right!!
The bag comes with its own large padded changing mat which folds up really well and holds its shape thanks to the velcro fastener and also a removable insulated bottle holder but which I don’t tend to use. Underneath there are studs which prevent the bottom of the bag being damaged when on the floor and thus preventing wear and tear. Below are some pics of what is in my bag along with a list of the items I can’t be without. It does look a lot but believe me, you’d be surprised how handy everything is, not to mention having to entertain the little one on the go….
Itzy Ritzy Moroccan Nights Sealed Wet Bag by Travel Happens
Pampers Active Fit Nappies & Sensitive Wipes
Sudocrem care & protect nappy cream
Tommee Tippee closer to nature anti-bacterial wipes (fantastic for cleaning dummies & toys)
Mothercare baby thermometer
Halo hand wipes
Garnier Ambre Solaire On the Go kids sunfactor 50
Mum & Me antibacterial hand gel
Travel Size Johnsons baby top-to-toe
Built pacifier holder
Dettol cleaning wipes
Tesco Nappy sacks
Tommee Tippee first weaning spoons
BABYCUP
Lansinoh breast pads & cream
Impulse spray
Diprobase lotion travel size
Ellas Kitchen pouch weaning spoons
Muslin cloths, Mothercare
Snoozebaby comforter
Sophie the Giraffe teether
Top Next, Trousers H&M
Stripy vest, pack of 6, Asda
Wild Boy Beanie Hat, Mothercare
Star bib from Next and stripy bib by HipHip baby (really love these bibs they sit so nice round the neck)
Notebook, pen and mints
EasyAcc PB10000C mobile charger
Huawei MIFI, Three (available on PAYG or contract)
Kiddylicious wafers
Little Einstein Take Along Tunes
Wooden caterpillar, Clinton Cards
Vtech My First Car Keys
Vtech My First Smart Phone
Baby board book
Breast Buddies necklace (great for feeding when lots of distractions around)
Cow & Gate Sterile Water
Mini first aid kit made up of: plasters, sterile wipes, baby scissors, paracetamol kept inside pouch,H&M
Believe it or not that is everything packed inside and you can see how much more room you still have. I always have a bottle of water in one of the side pockets and a sippy cup.
I added this cute little furry keychain to the front pocket zipper from H&M
