The nappy changing bag is a vital piece of equipment that will enable you to carry everything that your baby needs with you when you are out and about, but just how much do you need to carry around with you?  

Many of us think the bigger the better when choosing our changing bag but then end up lugging around a huge weighty bag full of things that we never use but take…just in case! 

Nappy changing bags come in all sorts of styles, shapes and sizes. Many prams and buggies come with matching nappy changing bags which can make it easy when deciding on the bag for you. My top tip is always go for a style or colour that your partner will be happy carrying and not something that is too girly or feminine. 

What do you really need to carry around with you? 

• Obviously nappies, nappy cream and the all essential wipes and many bags have a small removable changing pad which is very useful.
• Bottles of milk if you are bottle feeding and equipment you will need for your feeds, such as bibs etc
• Spare clothing but not the whole wardrobe!
• Dummies (if you use them), many bags have great little compartments where you can store all sorts of little items that you don’t want to get lost at the bottom of your bag.
• Lots of the bags now realise that mums no longer carry hand bags as well as a changing bag and they include pockets for your mobile phone and purse.

When you choose your bag, try it for size. Does it have adjustable straps, will you be carrying it over your shoulder, across your body or on your back? Does it fit comfortably on your buggy or pram? Is it the right size for you? Remember the bigger the bag the more junk you can carry around..hurray!