How Do You Know Which Nappy Bag Is Perfect For Your Needs?

Parents buy a lot of things when a baby is on the way. They have to prepare the nursery, buy clothing, pick up accessories like a baby carriage, play pen, and car seat, and make room for toys. New parents also need to learn about how to care for their infant, at home as well as on the go. Sure, newborns spend a lot of time in their crib, but eventually they will have to leave their secure environment and meet the outside world.

Nappy should be in the top ten of every new parent's wish list. They are indispensable, and are an absolute necessity if you want to take your baby for a walk, want to go shopping, or intend to visit friends and family.

Nappy bags have evolved significantly from the olden days, when they were bulky and plain. In the past few years, wonderful, creative styles have emerged, bringing color and motifs to the one bag that will dominate your life until your toddler has been potty-trained. Parents love a stylish nappy bag, even if traditional tote bags are still available in stores, as well as online.

Modern mums prefer a nappy that is sleek and very efficient. The tote of their choice should have lots of zippers, and an outside pocket for personal belongings. An ideal nappy has a pouch for a mobile phone, a credit card holder, a zip coin pocket, and a key clip. The tote's main inside features should include:


Printed zip-out lining that can be removed for washing

A secure, insulated bottle holder

A quality, waterproof changing mat with a Velcro closure

Side stroller straps so the bag can be securely strapped to a stroller

Emergency pocket with zipper for wet items, such as burp cloths or dirty clothes


Fashionable nappy bags are convertible and can also be used as a laptop designer bag once the liner has been changed. Babies grow up and it would be a shame to waste a perfectly good bag, right?!

Zippers are essential in all nappy bags. Without them, you may be in trouble. Babies can be very active, and if they make you bend down for any reason, e.g. picking up a toy junior threw out of his carriage; the content of your shoulder bag may fall out, if it is not properly stored in zipped-up pockets.

To determine which nappy would be perfect for your needs you will need to make a list of the items you intend to carry along. To get a visual idea about the room you will require, line up all the items you want to take along on a table. Seeing everything together will give you a clear picture of the smallest size nappy bag you should consider. When buying your nappy bag, take into consideration that your baby will grow up, and that soon you will be lugging more and larger items around. Just think, what a waste of money and shopping time it would be if you had to switch bags after a couple of months!