Nappies: Nearly all baby bags come with a changing mat for those inevitable nappy emergencies – don’t buy one without. Once you’ve pondered the above you can start the search for a baby changing bag that suits your personal style. We’d recommend selecting something both you and your partner are happy to use – that way you’ll only need one main bag. This scaled-down changing bag is basically a carrier that attaches to your pushchair handlebars. But trust us, when you're rummaging around for your purse on the way to the local coffee shop with a hungry baby in tow, your pram organiser will become your best friend. Matching travel system changing bag Key details – Features: Removable changing mat and two thermo-insulated bottle holders; Weight: 0.7kg; Bag dimensions: 41 x 32 x 14cm; Washing instructions: Wipe clean Consider your baby changing bag (or nappy bag as they're sometimes known) essential kit, and invest in one you love enough to carry around with you for the long haul. It's also worth considering the following pointers:

It has a capacity of 23.8 litres but weighs just 750g. This design means it can also double up as a gym bag, school bag or a bag to take on weekend away. Elsewhere, it comes with two stroller hooks, which means you can attach it to a pushchair if you don’t want to carry it. It is on the more expensive side but if you value sustainability and want to support a smaller independent brand, it’s a great choice. verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ And if you try to shirk your kit-carrying responsibilities and pop out without a bag? You will get caught short without a nappy in a supermarket car park. Trust us, we've been there. Buggy clips: If you plan to put your bag on your buggy, shop for stroller-friendly options with clips for easy attachment.Key details – Features: Removable changing mat; Bag dimensions: 40 x 14 x 30cm; Washing instructions: Wipe clean only The changing bags that feature in our roundup have been put through real-life testing, with every bag we recommend rated in various categories so you can make the best choice possible for your needs. As parents ourselves, we know what makes a good baby bag and the features that single out the average from the exceptional.

If you're a busy mama, it’s also worth investing in a smaller pouch or clutch bag for those times when you might only need a scaled-down option for nappy changes on the move.

The best baby changing bags for 2023 are:

The changing bag doesn’t open as wide as some of the others in this list, and although it can carry an awful lot of kit – in ours is a blanket, three changes of clothes, six nappies, wet wipes, a rattle, two bibs, two muslin cloths, our red book, two bottles of ready-to-feed Aptamil milk and two bottles of pre-sterilised Aptamil bottles – your items aren’t always that easy to find, even with the separate compartments. It is incredibly lightweight, though, at 590g and the different carry options are surprisingly beneficial. Key details – Features: Removable changing mat and bottle warmer; Weight: 590g; Bag dimensions: 37.2 x 31 x 4.8cm; Washing instructions: Wipe clean