Bababing! Daytripper paternity satchel

Picked this bag, as wanted to make sure hubby was also happy to use. Which he was! A great bag, proper-sized changing mat which we can still use for our DD who is now 21months.

Plenty of storage and extra pockets.

Not impressed with this bag at all. The zip on the bottle holder on the outside is so short, you can't fit a tall bottle in it! The bag doesn't open up very wide so it's hard to see what's inside. The dark interior also makes it difficult to see what you've got in the bag. I can fit about 6 nappies, cream, 2 baby gros, nappy bags, muslin, bib & one small toy in bag but no room for bottles, food, formula holder, hot water flask. Once bag is full you can't easily fit your purse, diary and notepad in and no room for red book. The satchel is made of good quality thick material but it's so thick and unflexible that you can't pull things in out out easily. I'm afraid the bag is going bag to the shop today! Going to look at the Ju Ju Be bag range instead.

Excellent looking bag, extremely functional. Husband happy to be seen out with it!

Everything we need fits well into the bag.

used for the first 5 months as husband chose it - said he didn't mind carrying it! However, I soon realised that I would be the one doing most of the carrying whilst husband at work and found it very bulky and heavy in comparison to other bags (have now bought a ju ju between and this is much lighter and smaller but can carry the same stuff)

to summarise -

pros - large change mat, dirty nappy/clothes pocket, husband friendly!, lots of pockets, detachable bottle bag, good value for money if you want a large bag

cons - large, bulky, velcro fastenings can wake sleeping babies

My partner chose this as he wanted to make sure he didn't end up with something flowery/shiny. It is excellent value and quality, everything is clearly labelled including a section for personal items (and where we keep our daughters red book). The changing mat is excellent, and my best friend and mother of 2, about to be 3, has gone out and bought one for her new born.