Baby Changing Bags
The Use Of Baby Changing Bags
For most people, the presence of a new human life normally brings with it the insanity of buying new things; unnecessary things that most parents will never use, including baby shoes for the legendary “walking-baby”, knee pads for babies that can’t quite walk, but do crawl “an extraordinary amount” and the infamous diaper genie repository; a repository into which one can put dirty nappies before removing them and putting them in the bin…which one was probably about to do anyway.
But never fear; these may be icebergs in the sea of useless and overpriced baby products, but there are also some genuinely useful lifeboat-products drifting around out there as well.
One such lifeboat is the baby changing bag – a bag specially designed with baby-needs in mind. Although you could technically use any old bag to carry around your baby-stuff, the advantages to proper baby changing bags are obvious to anybody who has tried dealing with babies before; the large and accessible pockets that keep dirty nappies separate from clean clothes; the instantly deployable changing mat for unexpected changings; the wipe-clean interior that makes cleaning up the inevitable mess as swift as possible; the insulated bottle pocket to keep food and drink cool or warm – need I go on?
As a mother of three, I only discovered nappy changing bags the second time round and, let me tell you, they make a huge difference to day-to-day life! Whilst they cannot work miracles, baby changing bags do make it much easier to organise yourself and your baby, offering a rare peace of mind that is hard to maintain whilst fumbling for the talc! Nowadays, as a midwife and parental advisor, I always advise new parents and veterans alike to invest in a good quality changing bag; they come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from small day bags for older babies to large hold-alls that can handle everything your baby could ever need, changing bags are available in a host of modern and classic designs so as not to compromise your style too much.
However, if you are thinking of buying yourself or somebody else one of these bags, it is worth paying some attention to the type of material that it is made from. Shockingly, a recent study from the Centre for Environmental Health in the USA found safety-standard defying levels of lead in 10% of vinyl changing pads from changing bags that they tested! As such, it may be worth steering your purchase towards woven or recycled changing bags, avoiding the vinyl altogether! The chances of anything too nasty coming from having a changing pad with over 600 lead parts per million are very slim but hey, in the case of babies there’s little point messing around when the safer option is probably just as efficient and the same price!
About the Author
The author, Joanna McFlyne is a midwife and parental advisor. For more information about nappy changing bags and a collection of her favourite products, visit http://www.caboodlebags.co.uk/
Babymel X2 Baby Changing Bag – BabyGoShop
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NWT DVF Baby Gap Diaper Bag Changing Pad Diane Von Furstenberg NEW $99.99 |
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The Ohio State Buckeyes Baby Diaper Bag NWT w/ Changing Pad $44.16 |
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Michigan Wolverines Baby Diaper Bag NWT w/ Changing Pad $44.16 |
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Florida Gators Baby Diaper Bag NWT w/ Changing Pad $44.16 |
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Baby Phat Large Signature Diaper Bag Roomy Durable Stylish With Changing Pad Br $49.99 |
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Baby Phat Large Signature Diaper Bag Roomy Durable Stylish With Changing Pad PNK $49.99 |
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EUC Vera Bradley Cupcakes Green Diaper Baby Bag With Changing Pad $29.99 |
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Baby Diaper Bag, New, with changing pad and extras. $10.99 |
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DBT Baby Waterproof Travel Changing Mat Pad 60 x 80cm 3 Colors $9.99 |
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DBT Baby Waterproof Travel Changing Mat Pad 60 x 80cm 3 Colors $9.99 |
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DBT Baby Waterproof Travel Changing Mat Pad 60 x 80cm 3 Colors $9.99 |
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Skip Hop Zoo Lunchie Insulated Lunch Bag With friendly faces and matching zipper-pulls, Zoo Lunchies make lunchtime fun time! Sized just right for little kids, or a mom and baby on-the-go, these soft bags have a roomy main compartment that holds sandwiches, snacks, drinks and more. An insulated, wipe-clean interior keeps food and drinks cold, plus an inside mesh pocket holds lunch money, an ice pack or utensils. ZOO LUNCHIES coordinate … |
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Combi Travel Solutions Play Yard Grey Gingham $159.99 … |
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Sassy Baby Disposable Diaper Sacks Sassy Baby’s Disposable Diaper Sacks seals in wetness and bacteria from soiled diaper. They are disposable… |
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Munchkin Arm and Hammer Bag Refill, 36 Bags $3.49 Munchkin Arm & Hammer™ Bag Refills – 3 packLet our bags do the dirty work. Our roll of refill bags fit in all Munchkin dispensers. Our colorful bags are infused with Arm & Hammer™ baking soda for natural and effective odor elimination. And they’re scented with lavender for that special touch. A fresh smelling diaper bag can make diaper changes much more pleasant for you and baby…. |
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Munchkin Arm and Hammer Diaper Bag Dispenser The Arm & Hammer Diaper Bag Dispenser by Munchkin will be your new best friend. The compact dispenser conveniently clips to diaper bags for odor control at home or on the go. The bags are infused with baking soda for safe, effective, and natural odor elimination. 24 lavender scented bags are included…. |
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Diaper Dude Changing Station – Camo-Camo $29.99 -Materials:… |
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Diaper Dude Changing Station – Black-Black $19.00 -Materials:… |
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Diaper Dude Koi Diaper Bag – Brown/Orange-Brown/Orange $64.99 Three exterior zip-closed pockets are perfect for wipes, bibs, food and moreElasticized bottle pocket is easy to reachRemovable, on-strap cell phone pouchLarge inner compartment with zip-closed pocket and special pouch for diapersTwo handy clips for keys and morePadded changing pad includedTwo large elasticized slots in back -Materials: Durable Polyester… |
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Kate Spade Habour Springs Baby Diaper Multifunction Messegner Bag Purse Red – Kate Spade WKRU0772RED $255.00 Kate Spade Habour Springs Baby Diaper Multifunction Messegner Bag Purse Red – Kate Spade WKRU0772RED…. |
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Photoflex Changing Room, Light Tight Film Changing Tent. $84.95 This conveniently compact and portable darkroom can get you out of the most frustrating jams… like when your camera jams, for example. Don’t lose a whole roll of film. Instead, slip your arms into the light-blocking, double-walled sleeves of the Changing Room and fix the problem in style. There’s plenty of room to work, even for loading 4×5 or 8×10 film, and the reflective finish keeps the inter… |
