In the bag
A great nappy bag is practical and convenient, but that doesn’t mean it can't be stylish, too. emma castle takes three market favourites for a test-drive.
We road-test three unique travel bags to find out which is best for your baby.
Stylish in stealth mode Waver Baby Bag, RRP $299
Have you ever looked at your baby bag and thought, ‘I don’t want to take that eyesore on holidays’? Traditional baby bags are hefty things that scream ‘shopping centre’ instead of ‘Parisian rue’ or ‘Roman strada’.
If you’re heading off on a glamorous holiday and you want to look the part, Mimco’s legendarily popular Waver Bag is perfect for mothering in stealth mode. With everything you need from a change mat and PVC pouch for used nappies, to a thermally insulated pocket for warm bottles, the bag’s adjustable velcro strap makes it easy to hook over a pram handle or sling over your shoulder with casual European insouciance.
Our verdict The perfect handbag … er, nappy bag … but seriously, who can tell?
More info mimco.com.au
Playful and practical Baby Bag Travel Backpack Designer, RRP $78
It’s not until you’re in a busy airport and your toddler decides to run off that it suddenly seems like a really good idea to have all your important stuff – passports, phone, wallet – in a backpack, so your hands are free to grab said toddler. The cool thing about this bag is that it comes in a huge variety of colours and prints (our favourite is the floral one) and it is the most practical baby bag I have ever come across; it’s like a committee of mums got together and created The Perfect Bag.
It has pockets for bottles, a change mat, waterproof zip sections and a ‘fish mouth’ opening mechanism at the top that lets you see everything when you look in, especially handy for stowing under the seat on a plane.
Our verdict Cute print, clever design and everything you need to make an adventure with baby comfortable for everyone.
More info fashvine.com
Organised overnighters Travel Black Wash Nylon Nappy Bag, RRP $199.95
This is not just a nappy bag; this roomy shoulder tote has enough space for clothes, bedding and toys as well. With an insulated bottle holder and padded change mat, the multiple compartments mean this doubles as a handbag. It has a long detachable strap for when you want to clip the bag to a pram, and the sturdy handles work well for transfers between cars, cabs and aircraft cabins. The bag is fully washable and quick to dry, so you can easily clean up food and bottle spills.
Our verdict This spacious bag is small enough to classify as carry-on and could easily double as a handbag, making it perfect for jet-setting parents on the go.
More info oioi.com.au