What to Prioritize When Buying a Baby Changing Bag

What to Prioritize When Buying a Baby Changing Bag - Overzealous first-time moms often overlook the importance of the right baby changing bags. They usually spend their shopping hours looking for the cutest outfit for their babies, or worrying if they have all the things that their babies may need. Most often than not, they will just grab the first baby changing bag they see that looks fashionable and trendy. They may also consider its size. Aside from that, they'll be happy with what they bought. That is, until the first few weeks that they actually used those bags. Then regret sets in, wishing they should have been more diligent in buying the right nappy changing bags in the first place.

Caroline, a first-time mom to a 1-year-old baby girl, learned this the hard way. She ended up buying three baby changing bags, in only the first 5 months of having her baby. "The first one I bought was really impractical," she said. "I bought it because it looks stylish. I do not wish to be among those moms who forgot to look good just because they just have their babies." Just after a month, Caroline found out that the nappy changing bag she bought couldn't hold all the things her baby needs. It is also hard to carry around. She decided to get another one that will fit all the things her baby needs.

The second bag Caroline bought can hold many things. "I thought it was the right bag because it can hold all the things my baby needs. It also fits my fashion style," Caroline said. What she didn't know was that when it comes to baby changing bags, it's usually more than meets the eye. One time at the mall when she immediately needs the baby wipes, she ended up taking out all the items inside the baby changing bag. The baby wipes got lost at the bottom of the bag. That scene happened way too often that Caroline decided to get a new one.

Before buying her third bag, Caroline went online first and did some researching. She found out that there are lots of nappy changing bags to choose from. There are bags with lots of pockets and separate compartments, so items stay where they are and not get mixed around inside. Changing mats should have its own chamber. It should be easy to pull out when needed. The straps of baby changing bags should be padded. Aside from that, feeding bottles should have their own insulated pockets so that milk stays warm. The access to these compartments, needless to say, shouldn't be hard. It should also be easy to clean the bags.

Caroline was with her husband about to buy what she thought was the perfect baby changing bag for her when she remembered one other factor she almost forgot to consider. "I was with my husband and our baby at the park one day, and I noticed his uneasiness carrying that heavy second bag we got," she narrated. Later, she found out from her husband that he's not too comfortable carrying a pink bag. So this time, she got a bag in gender-neutral color so both of them can carry it when needed. "There are lots of baby changing bags in the market," Caroline said, "you just have to be wise enough to choose the right one for you."


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