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Moving on from the changing bag - casual everyday bag

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howmuchyousay · 07/02/2011 22:44

Have finally decided that I don't need to hawk my changing bag with DS everywhere. Just need to take a nappy and some wipes.

maybe some snacks and toys.

What bag shall I get which looks grown up yet casual enough for school run/trip to town, and big enough to fit everything.

It feels like years since I've even looked at handbags.

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mamatomany · 07/02/2011 22:49

Well my advice is whilst they are in nappies, actually until they start school you need to carry around that much stuff that you still need a changing bag and the day you don't have a packet of wipes, spare clothes, a snack, toy and suncream is the day you'll never forget in my experience.

preghead · 07/02/2011 22:54

yes don't EVER think you can get away with not taking the spare nappy/pants/trousers that you haven't used for months because that is the day they will do projectile puke/wee/poo/fall in dog shit/sit in a stream/jump in a puddle/shake hands with a tramp etc. Trust me. Multiplied by 10 for every kid you have.

Equally, the week you stop carrying calpol and piriton is the day they will get stung by a bee and get anaphylactic shock. Again, trust me.

I know where you are coming from though, you do get sick of the sight of the changing bag - I normally decant most of it into the car and then carry a normal handbag and a small bag that hangs off the buggy.

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howmuchyousay · 07/02/2011 23:11

In that case, what do you think to this

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howmuchyousay · 07/02/2011 23:14

although I hate portable change mats

DS2 is 2, so I suppose pretty soon I'll be back to potty training, 8 pairs of pants territory

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madammecholet · 08/02/2011 07:35

I have a 2 year old and I rarely take out a change of clothes and the kitchen sink. Change mat in car with a spare nappy, moves to pram if we're out.

I have normal lovely bags.. :)

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howmuchyousay · 08/02/2011 07:37

Madamcholet, where do you get yours from?

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llareggub · 08/02/2011 07:46

I have one similar to this same brand, different style. It is huge, and the leather is so soft.

ethelina · 08/02/2011 07:53

I gave up a changing bag at about 4 weeks 3 months, at the moment I'm using a smallish Mandatina Duck rucksack I got on holiday. I also have a lovely soft leather medium sized Fenn Wright Manson bag from TKMaxx. They have a huge selection of bags in my nearest one.

I do like the Orla Kiely one. Go for that if you love it.

ethelina · 08/02/2011 07:55

Llaregub's one is nice too.

madammecholet · 08/02/2011 07:58

usually Peony & Moore. I have a lovely large hobo which fits everything in it and looks incredibly stylish. I had a purple leather one before that..

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llareggub · 08/02/2011 08:11

Just wanted to add that I rarely take out a changing bag, never have really. But I do have this one for those rare moments. I've never been one for carting round the kitchen sink though.

essexgirl31 · 08/02/2011 08:12

Love the Orla Kiely bag. I have a similar sized one though it isn't a baby bag. (I am slightly addicted to Orla Kiely)

It fits everything in it - couple of nappies, wipes, spare pants, suncream in summer etc and my purse, make up bag and phone. I can wipe it clean which I seem to do a lot!

monkeysmama · 08/02/2011 08:22

This from Jigsaw is pricey but looks so lovely & would just get better with use.

I use a handbag for myself and have two bright toiletries bags for dd's stuff. One has snacks & the other change of knickers etc for emergencies. They fit into the bottom of the pram or into my handbag if necessary and because they're bright they're easily locatable in a rush.

As soon as dd was big enough I got her a little rucksack to put some little toys in to take out.

hifi · 08/02/2011 08:43

stokke do lovely ones

trianera · 08/02/2011 09:01

Aaagh - I have just ordered an Orla Kiely one. I'm blaming you entirely howmuchyousay!

mamatomany · 08/02/2011 10:24

Is the stokke one nice ? i've resisted so far bu that might tempt me to go all matchy matchy with the pram hmmm

carefulwiththataxe · 08/02/2011 10:29

God - that Orla Kiely one is lovely....unfortunately my son is 18 so I don't think I can really justify it! Wonder if you could use it as an ordinary bag - OBVIOUSLY without the changing mat...

bagpuss · 08/02/2011 10:41

There are plenty of Orla Kiely bags without the baby bit in! In fact, I'm going to look at that sale now Wink.

I've always used a little portable mat which can hold nappies, wipes and other baby bits once mine have got to 18 months. I put anything else in a large handbag rather than cart a changing bag with me. Last time I used a Radley cross body bag.

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howmuchyousay · 08/02/2011 12:04

Hmm, the baby bag has the good zip compartment at the bottom which I could keep spare nappies in, but I would probably ditch the mat.

But then the sling bag is also nice

decisions decisions

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mamatomany · 08/02/2011 12:11

monkey mama - i could fit DS in there too nevermind his stuff :)

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