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Anyone recommend a changing bag that works for a toddler AND a newborn?...

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alittleteapot · 05/09/2009 07:51

...or are we getting into suitcase territory? Never bothered with one for dd but want a more easily organised bag now second one is coming. Have bought a skip hop but dp thinks is too small and i should change it. however worried a bigger bag too heavy anyway and maybe i should just have nappy/clothes essentials in that and food/toys in a tote bag.

Recommendations welcome...

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foreverchanges · 05/09/2009 08:06

i loved my kipling changing bag it was easy to carry washable in the machine and easily big enough for toddler and baby ,and great quality

CantSleepWontSleep · 05/09/2009 08:09

I just use a large handbag. Surely you don't need that much for the toddler (a nappy, a drink, a snack)?

foreverchanges · 05/09/2009 08:09

this is the kipling bag sorry its on american site but you should be able to buy them in britian

Rindercella · 05/09/2009 08:12

I am hoping my Storksak will suffice when DC2 is born

lynniep · 05/09/2009 08:22

I got a ju-ju-be packabe for my birthday a year ago (they're pretty expensive) and I've used it every day since cos its fab.
I use it as a rucksack cos its easier to run about after DS when its on my back. Dh uses it like a shoulder bag.
I dont think I'll have a problem fitting the newborn stuff in there as well as DS's 'luggage' cos theres plenty of room.

Umlellala · 05/09/2009 08:23

What CantsSleep said. Any large handbag will do (good excuse to buy a new funky one from Primark?). Mind you, am not the most organised Mother...

foreverchanges · 05/09/2009 08:32

kipling bags ebay

alittleteapot · 06/09/2009 09:53

Can'tSleep yes that's what I've done till now, just fancy something a bit more organised now i'll have two.

Has to be something dp will also happily carry and he's a bit conservative - part of current problem is he transfers stuff into his bag and i just wnat one place where essentials stay.

I'm still erring on a skip hop for bare essentials and extra bag for extras. don't htink i could carry one bag that had everything in it and also helps to spread weight around the buggy a bit...

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missusp · 08/09/2009 12:45

What about the Babymel X2?

2 bags in one. Keep baby stuff in one bag and toddler stuff in the other.
You can also split them so you can carry one each or just take one with you .

Looks perfect to me!

alittleteapot · 09/09/2009 14:57

good idea - hadn't thought of the fact that sometimes one child will be with me and one with someone else. complicated! maybe i should just stick with my random array of bags!

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Clarabumps · 09/09/2009 15:12

i have a bag from jujube..got it on thatcuteage.co.uk. its brilliant, it has loads if wee compartments and a comfy carry strap. i got the messenger bag style..and i kept my old bag for when the in laws were just taking one. which is rarely...

alittleteapot · 10/09/2009 22:00

Thanks Clara. How many pockets has it goes?

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NorkilyChallenged · 12/09/2009 23:15

I bought this one when I had DC2. I wanted one that would convert to a rucksack, for when I was carrying one child in the sling.

It's a Storksak rucksack, though most of hte time I wear it across the body or shoulder bag style. It's very plain as it's designed for DP to be able to use it too. It's been great. And copes well even now that I have umpteen changes of clothes for DD1 during potty training while DD2 is still in nappies (they are 2.7 and 1.4).

Pannacotta · 12/09/2009 23:28

WHat about the larger Skip Hop which is intended for twins?
its on here
www.happybags.co.uk/products.php?cat=137
Cant get over the price though, cant you just use a rucksack?

alittleteapot · 14/09/2009 21:47

thanks - will check em out.

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iloveflo · 17/09/2009 16:04

I have a dwell changing bag from "Nubie". Although quite pricey £30 more than most brands I can also use it has a tote and carry my toddlers toys around or as a stay away bag. Also clips to puschair as a pram bag - plus it does not look like a baby bag !

GoldenSnitch · 17/09/2009 21:12

I've just been looking at a Beaba changing bag. Just need snacks and spare trousers for DS now he's potty trained and I fancy something a bit more girly now I'm getting a DD. It's a bit pricey at £75 though!

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