Storksak Alyssa Changing Bag review: a stylish and spacious bag for parents on the go

Ash found there was plenty of room for nappies, spare clothes, snacks and drinks for both children, with pockets still free for her phone and keys.

What is the standout feature of the Storksak Alyssa Changing Bag?

For Ash, the standout feature is the detachable shoulder strap. While the Storksak Alyssa can be worn as a backpack, she found herself reaching for the shoulder strap almost every time because it made life that little bit easier when juggling two children.

She says, "The shoulder strap is wonderfully well designed and, to be honest, it's why I use this bag more than my other one. When you've got a child in each arm, it's so convenient to just throw the bag over your shoulder and go."

The strap sits comfortably and feels secure, making it particularly useful when she's out with both children. Combined with the bag's spacious interior and premium feel, it's a feature that Ash believes will keep her using the Storksak Alyssa long after the baby stage. As she puts it, "I will carry on using this bag for ages – it's definitely built to last, and I love the leopard print design."

How we tested the Storksak Alyssa Changing Bag

Ash tested the Storksak Alyssa for eight weeks while out and about with her two children: her six-month-old daughter and her son, who was approaching his third birthday. During testing, the bag became her primary changing bag and was used every day across a variety of outings.

From nursery runs and shopping trips to family days out and caravan holidays, Ash put the Storksak Alyssa through its paces to see how well it handled life with two children. This gave her plenty of opportunities to assess its storage capacity, comfort, practicality and durability.

Throughout the testing period, Ash evaluated how easy the changing bag was to pack and organise, how comfortable it was to carry, how well it coped with daily wear and tear, and whether the included accessories added genuine value. It scored particularly well for quality, ease of use, comfort and portability, while value for money was its weakest area, reflecting Ash's view that the £180 price tag is a little too steep.

What’s in the box?

The Storksak Alyssa comes with a padded changing mat and a matching insulated bottle and food bag, so there are a few useful extras included alongside the bag itself.

Ash particularly liked the insulated bag, which she found useful for keeping bottles and food warm. It can also be used separately from the changing bag, making it handy for family days out and picnics. The padded changing mat is another practical addition, and Ash found it both useful and stylish.

How does the Storksak Alyssa Changing Bag look?

The Storksak Alyssa has a stylish, premium look that feels more like an everyday handbag or smart backpack than a traditional changing bag. It's made from a lightweight mix of responsibly sourced leather and premium nylon, giving it a quality finish while keeping the overall design practical.

It's available in Leopard, Black & Gold and Black & Gunmetal, so there's a choice of styles depending on your taste. Ash tested the Leopard print and loved how distinctive it looks, describing it as feeling like "an expensive backpack". She says, "I have the leopard print one and I really like it!"

The Leopard print may not work for everyone, though. Ash's partner is reluctant to take it out with the children because he feels the design is a little "girlie". If you're after something more understated or something both parents will be happy to carry, the Black & Gold or Black & Gunmetal options offer a more neutral alternative.

Ash found the Storksak Alyssa simple to use, with no setup needed and everything ready to go straight out of the box.

How practical is it to use?

The Storksak Alyssa is spacious enough to hold plenty of baby and toddler essentials, although Ash found the main compartment could be a little tricky to organise. With so much room inside, smaller items can get lost among everything else, leading her to describe it as a bit of a "Mary Poppins bag" at times.

There are two pockets inside the main compartment, but Ash found these too small to fit nappies. She found they were better suited to smaller essentials such as wipes or nappy sacks, giving you somewhere to keep these items separate from the rest of the bag's contents.

Storksak says the Alyssa changing bag has nine pockets in total, although Ash could only identify six during testing. While the number of pockets may be less important than how you use them, parents who like a dedicated place for everything may find the layout a little less organised than expected.

How comfortable is the Storksak Alyssa Changing Bag to carry?

The Storksak Alyssa gives you the option of carrying it as either a backpack or a shoulder bag, which makes it more versatile than a traditional backpack-style changing bag such as the Ickle Bubba Stomp Luxe Changing Rucksack & Mat. While the Stomp Luxe was designed primarily to be worn on the back, Ash found herself almost always using the Storksak Alyssa's shoulder strap instead.

She says, "I use the shoulder strap on this bag, I rarely use it as a backpack. The shoulder strap is absolutely perfect length." For Ash, this was particularly useful when she was out with both children, as she could keep the bag over her shoulder while getting on with whatever else she needed to do.

The Storksak Alyssa can also be attached to a pushchair using detachable straps at the bottom of the bag. Ash found these really easy to attach, giving her another option when she didn't want to carry the bag herself.

What’s it like to use day to day?

The Storksak Alyssa is straightforward to use day to day and, when it arrived, Ash says it was ready to use straight away, with no setup required. She also didn't notice any odours when she first started using it.

After two months of daily use, she found it well suited to life with a baby and toddler. She says, "This changing bag is totally waterproof – which is a bonus. I have no concerns in any weather conditions or around inevitable spills that come with having young children." Storksak describes the outer as water-resistant, but Ash's experience was that it coped well with wet weather and everyday mess during testing.

How sturdy is it?

The Storksak Alyssa feels very sturdy, and Ash was impressed by how well it held up to two months of daily use. There were no signs of wear during testing, and the bag was still looking as good as new, which gave her confidence that it could last through more than one baby.

She says it's "definitely built to last through multiple babies", while also noting that the zips remain lovely and smooth. The durability is one of the factors that could help justify the Alyssa's premium price, particularly if you're looking for a changing bag that can be used for several years rather than just the baby stage.

Ash found the shoulder strap particularly useful when out with both children, while the spacious main compartment gave her plenty of room for everything they needed.

How portable is the Storksak Alyssa Changing Bag?

The Storksak Alyssa is easy to store when you're out and about, thanks to its ability to stand upright on its own. Ash usually keeps it standing in the bottom of her pushchair, where she finds it convenient to grab when needed.

It's not bulky, either. Ash found the bag relatively lightweight when empty, despite the premium-quality materials, and says, "On its own without anything in it the material is lovely quality and somewhat lightweight."

The bag can also be attached to the pram handlebars using the detachable straps, although Ash prefers to carry it herself when it's fully packed. She jokes that she sometimes has so much in the bag that she's worried its weight could tip the pram over – a reminder that the Storksak Alyssa has plenty of capacity for days out with two children.

How easy is it to clean?

The Storksak Alyssa is very easy to clean. Ash says it's "practically impossible to stain" the outside and, throughout the testing period, she only needed to use a baby wipe. Any marks came straight off without much effort.

For the inside, she found that a little antibacterial spray followed by a baby wipe was enough to clean up any mess. She hasn't needed to do anything more intensive during testing.

Is it good value for money?

The Storksak Alyssa is a premium option, and Ash thinks its quality and versatility could make it something you'd use well beyond the baby stage. She expects to get plenty of use from it while she has children and particularly likes that the insulated bottle and food bag can be used separately for things like picnics.

She says the changing bag is "great for family days out" but admits the £180 price tag gave her pause. While she likes the quality and expects it to last, she wouldn't personally spend that much on a changing bag. The fact that the Storksak Alyssa looks and feels more like a stylish backpack than traditional baby gear may make the price easier to justify if you're looking for something you can continue using as your children get older.

About the author

Tammy Jacks has over 20 years of experience in the publishing industry, holding key roles such as Managing Editor and Health & Beauty Editor for Woman & Home magazine in South Africa, and Assistant Editor for Living and Loving - a parenting title focused on children’s health and development.

She has contributed to a wide range of lifestyle publications (including magazines, journals and newspapers) and has edited books for fitness influencers and health professionals. As a researcher and writer, Tammy specialises in children’s development, wellbeing and safety. Over the years, she has reviewed countless toys and developmental aids, as well as essential baby products for everyday family life, from baby monitors and sleep aids to feeding equipment like highchairs and breast pumps alongside baby travel gear such as baby carriers, child bike seats and lightweight strollers.