Skip Hop Duo

This is my first changing bag, and I've been using it for 6 months. I like it, it's fashionable and functional. I have the newest version which is made with magnetic closure rather than Velcro. I like the magnetic closure very much. I didn't think the changing mat that came with it was very nice, so I upgrated for another stiffer one that makes it easier to get it in and out of the outside pocket. But it doesn't look like it's meant to be there...that's probably my biggest complaint. Otherwise it does what it's designed to do. I am not sure how long it'll last though, but I get the feeling that they're like a purse, you have to replace every now and then.

Splashed out on this bag when I was pregnant and after just over 3 months I need to buy a new one. As previously mentioned getting the changing mat into its section one handed is a bit tricky, the side sections are not big enough to fit more than 4 nappies in without wedging them, the bottle holders are not insulated (something I have noticed other bags have) and to top it off all my lining is shredding to bits and going all stringy catching on everything especially velcro ripping it even more. I'm quite annoyed as it wasn't cheap! On the plus side it fits quite a bit in the main section. Another moan is that even though it feels waterproof it isn't!

I splashed out on this and was very excited about it, but have since had to buy another (a JuJuBe) to replace it.

My main problems were that it was impossible to get the change mat back into the bag one-handed (while holding baby in the other hand) and the lack of space inside the bag. There are a lot of pockets to hold different things, but they expand into the main pocket, so it is hard to fit in nappies, toys, bottles and snacks. Also, rain gets everything wet, which seems a small issue, but is actually very annoying!

However, as other reviewers have said, the colours are great (although my husband rarely carries the bag no matter what colour it is), and it does fit well onto a pushchair.

I bought one of the new deluxe versions of the Duo after having looked at the older style and it's much improved. The magnetic fastening is much better and the bag is slightly bigger too. As previous reviews have mentioned, it's ok for men to carry too. Also they have made the lining a contrasting colour so you can see easier inside. A bit pricey but got a fantastic deal at this site www.daisy-may.co.uk and the P&P was free too!

I thought this was expensive and bought a cheap bag which I found was useless. Ended up asking my family to buy it for me for my christmas present. It's great and worth the money - it hangs well on the buggy and my husband is happy to use it as it's in black and doesn't look like a change bag. Sold through blooming marvellous and jojomamanbebe who offer a 10% discount to mumsnet members - this helps bring the price down.