Is there such a thing as a 'nice' changing bag?

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I'm a FTM expecting twins and have no idea what to do about a changing bag. Need some tips from experienced mums!

I would like a nice quality bag that doesn't scream 'changing bag' but not sure such a thing exists! It has to be big enough for twins, neutral enough so DP can use it and practical, but also something hard wearing that I'll be happy lugging about for the next couple of years.

My normal bag style is I tend to buy a quality expensive handbag and use it for years, my current is an oak mulberry bayswater, sometimes an amberley or Alexander McQueen etc.

Is there such a thing or am I being naive that you can still have a smart looking bag with twins? Am I better just getting an actual changing bag for the practical design and sections etc, or would a large bag work if I use separate storage bags or the like inside?

I prefer cross body type strap but would consider backpack style at a push.

So far I like a couple of the Elvis and Kresse bags that look hard wearing and Suit DP. Not sure what size I would need, don't want to go too big!

Are there any other suggestions anyone has about what other actual changing bags or other bags which might fit the criteria?

I went for this one and it worked well for me. I'm going to use it for baby no 2. You can use it for travel after. I'm not a backpack person, I prefer to put the bag over the pram. Depends on your lifestyle.

www.longchamp.com/gb/en/products/travel-bag-L1658080042.html

I have twins and have a tiba + marl. I would definitely get a backpack rather than a shoulder bag. I often carry two car seats + bag or one child in each arm + bag, and you don’t want a bag in the way,

I have two-year old twins, and didn't bother with a changing bag.

I just use my Neverfull or a square-bottomed bag-for-life (I find this brilliant, since it's open topped, so you can easily find what you need).

I didn't/don't put much in it, and everything is grouped together in small plastic bags, Eg one bag for foldable mat, small pack of wipes and a couple of nappies; another with milk; another with a flask of dinner if we're out for longer. I don't tend to bring snacks.
The bag is always in the basket of the stroller, so I never used a backpack or cross-body.

I had a leather storksak which was lovely. Just looked like a handbag but it had little straps to attach it to the handle of the pram and sections for nappies, wipes etc.
Only thing I found was my husband didn’t like carrying it because it looked like a handbag !

I got a free changing bag back in the day (Bounty? Mother care baby club? I can’t remember now). It was a black nylon messenger type bag. I used it religiously for about 6 months, then decided it was actually making me lug round loads of heavy stuff I didn’t need.

So I packed all the different elements I needed into little bags I already owned (wash bags, make up bags, cool bags, etc) and just put the ones I needed into the bag for that day. A change of clothes in one, nappies, wipes and the mini changing mat from my free changing bag in another. Then later I swapped the changing bag for a towel, Food and a cup of water in another etc.

I found when I was going out with the pushchair, it was easiest to just sling all my bags loose underneath.
For days without a pushchair, a rucksack was best for me.

I still carried round a little just in case bag at the bottom of my handbag with underwear, leggings and socks until dd was five.

And the bag with wipes and a microfibre towel (minus nappies) still occasionally sees service for drying slides/swings/benches before using.

I prefer a backpack! My favourites:

mahileather.com/products/leather-changing-diaper-backpack-unisex?variant=43288471535829

tibaandmarl.com/collections/changing-backpacks/products/t-m-x-selfridges-eco-elwood-changing-backpack-black-nylon

I have this and I love it

I have twins and just use a rucksack I bought a lovely twin change bag but it was just useless when I always needed a million hands. I just got one I really liked with lots of pockets!

Oh dear I was about to come on here to recommend ClayBear changing bags… but I’m guessing big dinosaur or koala prints are not what you are looking for here 😂😂

Another Pacapod vote. I used it for years with my son and am buying another for the baby I am pregnant with. I like a backpack as I like baby wearing and a backpack is just easier.

A rucksack you both like. I'd suggest one with loads of pockets. I'd also suggest one that's easy to wipe clean ( of squished raisins and snacks ) for when they're a older. I had about 2 change bags in the first month's but 8 yrs on I'm still using the rucksack for days out!

Another vote for a real leather storksak. We use as an overnight bag for our 1 year old now that I don’t need it daily as it’s nice and roomy. We have a backpack version and my husband wears it too.

I think they are a waste of money. Buy a bag you like that will fit what you need . You will need to decide whether you want a back pack or a bag that easily hangs off your pram.

If you buy something advertised as a “baby” product, you will pay a premium. A supermarket or sports shop rucksack works just as well as a bag advertised as a baby changing bag. The sports shop bag might cost £20 and the baby changing bag £80+.
Its the same with nursery furniture - a wardrobe is a wardrobe but it costs more if you buy one advertised as a nursery wardrobe.

Mia Tui - I love mine - I actually use it as my work bag until I accidentlyfell pregnant!

£285 for a changing bag! Are you taking the piss?