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Does anyone know where I can buy accessories for a changing bag?

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Apphia · 03/07/2010 21:49

I've really struggled to find a changing bag I like (not that i'm picky!) so have bought a 'normal' bag and intend to buy accessories to put in it.

Any ideas where I can start? Thank you!

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nannynick · 03/07/2010 22:02

What sort of accessories?

When with babies I tend to have:
A couple of nappies
Pack of wipes
Carton of instant formula milk (I can't breastfeed)
Muslin cloth

Disposable Changing Mat is also useful, though they are quite expensive.

For those weaning: Rubber feeding spoon and tub/pouch of food not needing refrigeration.

Spare clothing for the baby - all-in-one babygrow can be useful for if they dirty their entire outfit.

If the child is prone to bringing back feeds, I'll pack a spare t-shirt (for me).

5inthebed · 03/07/2010 22:02

What sort of accessories?

Sainsburies have a lovely mother and baby pack which includes a fold away change mat for a change bag.

Apphia · 03/07/2010 22:12

Hmmm hadn't really thought that part through!

I suppose portable changing mat, insulated bottle holders (although I intend to breast feed), waterproof bag to hold dirty nappies (will be using reusables), that sort of thing...

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5inthebed · 03/07/2010 22:15

Avant and Tomee Tippee both do the bottle holders, I've seen them in Boots and Tesco.

Waterproof bag? Maybe nappy sacks?

nannynick · 03/07/2010 22:20

Nappysacks - double them up. They are cheap and some councils recycle the plastic. Put say 10 sacks in the bag, they will take up hardly any space and weigh very little indeed. Much less bulky than a special waterproof bag I expect. You can get Biodegradable Nappy Sacks if you want.

MrsBadger · 03/07/2010 22:22

the Monkey Foot wet bags are lovely
Jojo dpo a good ranneg of folding chnaging mtas, from the budget to the pricey, or some of the washable nappy ,mfrs do nice washanble change pads

BikeRunSki · 03/07/2010 22:36

I use cloth nappies and use the smallest Alpkit wetbag for the wet ones when out. I found that ordinary nappy sacks were not big enough or tough enough for clothe nappies.

Apphia · 03/07/2010 22:40

Thank you! Some really great suggestions! Loving the Monkey Foot wet bags especially, will def be ordering at least a couple.

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MrsBadger · 03/07/2010 22:40

oh and the biodegradable nappysacks arent; actually waterproof - fine for paper nappies but if you put a wet cotton nappy in one, by the time you get home eveyrthing in you rbag is very slightly damp...

japhrimel · 04/07/2010 12:09

JoJo have neoprene bottle covers to keep things warm/cool and mini changing mats. Pretty sure they also have small wipe dispensers. I can't think of anything else you might have extra in a nappy bag anyway.

BeachedWhale · 04/07/2010 12:29

Apphia, I have an insulated bottle holder and a changing mat, both black. I bought an OiOi changing bag but it was so enormous that I never actually used it as a changing bag but use it as an overnight bag now instead. The bottle holder and mat are in perfect condition and are unused and I will gladly send to you free of charge if you are interested. My youngest is five so I need to start decluttering!

Let me know!

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