Change bags – what seemed like a completely inane subject has recently become the focus of all my spare attention.  In my pragmatic approach to baby paraphernalia when pregnant (which is quickly being replaced with emotional purchasing!) I was certain that expensive change bags were simply a money making gimmick especially those available from pram manufacturers – Bugaboo wanted nearly £100 for a glorified messenger bag!

I opted instead to take advantage of the great free change bag from Boots when you sign up to their parenting club http://www.boots.com/en/Mother-Baby/Parenting-Club/

 I must say that it’s a brilliant bag for new Mums and is perfect for the job.  However there’s just one issue: Boo doesn’t travel light.  It was ok when she was newborn, with change and feed essentials plus a spare vest and baby grow we were good to go, however now that she’s positively a tweenie (ok not quite!) there’s so much more to factor in; toys, select pieces from Boo’s wardrobe, teething soothers; in fact you name it and I’m pretty sure it will have passed the zip of our change bag at some point!

Ok I thought, time for a new change bag, nice and simple – but then this is mummyandboo so nothing is simple.  I don’t like anything that looks like a change bag.

Just because it’s for Boo doesn’t mean that it should lack the basic fundamentals of a good handbag: classic design, good quality leather and big enough to fit the kitchen sink in (so the last one is perhaps, personal to me)

 

Boo is too young for a mulberry – or is she? Plus I’m not too sure how baby sick would fare on the plated clasp! But I’m still struggling  to find a suitable change bag that doesn’t scream baby!

Would love to hear your suggestions as to what should be Boo’s first handbag, ahem I mean change bag.

Mummy xx