The best changing bags of 2024: tried and tested by real parents

The Gigil Luxe (2.0) Changing Backpack was awarded Gold for Best Changing Bag at the Mother&Baby Awards 2024.

We love the Gigil Luxe (2.0) because fashion meets function perfectly. This practical bag looks sleek and stylish on Mums and Dads (and Grannies and Grandads, for that matter). This updated version of the original Girl Luxe has been designed with more eco-friendly credentials and added comfortability, which we are obsessed with.

This bag is perfect for new parents because it has a whole host of fabulous features, from internal dividers, side pockets and zipped compartments. This is useful in the early stages when it feels like you have to pack half your house every time you leave the door.

When testing this bag, we were impressed by the premium materials, and we were delighted to learn that they are vegan-friendly. We loved that this changing bag looks like a traditional rucksack, unlike your stereotypical frumpy changing bag.

Our mum tester said: "I would recommend this to a friend / fellow mum because it is so practical as well as stylish. There are three main compartments inside, with an additional internal zipped compartment. It has a further zipped compartment on the front of the back and a concealed compartment on the back + side pockets. Very practical for all baby changing essentials + personal items, keys, phone, purse, etc."

Read our full Gigil Luxe Changing Backpack review.

Award: Gold – Changing Bag

The stylish Bloom Changing Backpack won the Gold Award at the Mother&Baby Awards 2023. It has a gorgeous unisex design and will hold everything you could want, with a whopping nine different compartments, two external zipped compartments and one interior zipped compartment. The straps can be adjusted to suit the wearer, and it also comes with a changing mat and pram/buggy clips.

We loved that although this bag is larger than other changing backpacks, there is more than enough space for anything that you may need. It was even tested by a mother of five who found she could fit in everything she needed for her little ones.

So, if you have a large family, this is a fabulous option.

Our real mum-tester, Priya, said: "The Gigil Bloom backpack is the most practical baby changing bag currently on the market. The bag is larger than most backpacks which allows for ample space to hold essential baby items. The bag has nine impressive compartments for easy access and makes for good organisation."

Read our full Bloom Changing Backpack review

Award: Silver – Changing bag

If you're a Disney fan, you'll love this Disney Baby Changing Backpack, which features the adorable Bambi, Thumper and Marie. It has plenty of room with two front pockets for extra storage and elasticated side pockets for bottles. The D-rings mean it can be attached to your stroller, and the padded back and shoulder straps will keep you comfy.

Our real-mum tester, Chloe, said: "It's spacious and can fit all the baby things in we need. The fact that it is a backpack makes it so much easier as I can just put it on my back when I need to carry my daughter and son. I love the design on the outside of the bag with all the Disney characters, too. We've had many complements on this bag. I've struggled to find a bag with space in the past, but this bag has tons of space and different compartments, making it so much more spacious."

Read our full Disney Baby Changing Backpack review

This lightweight, quilted Skip Hop Forma Changing Backpack offers hands-free convenience and special packing cubes for baby essentials. The spacious interior has room to tote everything from snacks to spare outfits, and the extra wide opening makes it easy to find essentials in a pinch.

The front compartment includes two multi-purpose packing cubes and allows for extra storage. Plus, it gets a big thumbs up from parents as it was awarded Gold for Best Changing Bag at the 2022 M&B Awards.

Our favourite feature of this bag is the large zip around the main compartment that makes everything easily accessible, so you are not digging around for a spare dummy when your baby is having a meltdown.

Our real-mum tester, Melanie, said: "This changing bag is fantastic! It is very lightweight. It squashes down, so it easily fits in the footwell of the car when we are going out. It comes with a padded changing mat that slips inside the back pocket in the main compartment. The side pockets easily fit my water bottle. The milk for the babies stays cool in the designated pouch."

Read our full Skip Hop Forma Backpack review

If you are looking for a bag with eco-friendly credentials, look no further. This Babymel Georgi Eco Convertible changing bag helps the planet as well as with nappy changes! Crafted from recycled plastic bottles, this bag is perfect for eco-conscious parents.

It's a lightweight changing bag that can be worn in multiple ways to suit the wearer and the occasion. Adjusting the straps can easily convert it from a backpack into a messenger bag.

We love the wide opening of this bag, which has a double zip closure. It's great for busy parents who need to quickly toss in their essentials, grab the bag, and head out in a hurry. Plus, it's super convenient with its seven internal and external pockets.

One review said: "I looked and researched everywhere for the perfect backpack. I absolutely love this, great quality and has everything you need. You can carry it on your pushchair, as a backpack or as a shoulder bag, so it is useful when on the go in a hurry. It looks so stylish but super casual at the same time. It's an amazing feeling knowing it's environmentally friendly too. Every time I wear it, I feel like a kid with a new school bag showing it off."

We were blown away by just how many accessories this bag came with (and they all match). From pram straps to insulated food storage removable compartments, BabaBing truly has thought of everything.
The thermally insulated external bottle holder is a stroke of genius that can be used long after the changing bag is required.

The bag is made of weatherproof material (a necessity if you're in the UK), and the overall chic yet practical style gets a strong yes from us.

Our review said: "I would give this bag five stars. It truly is a fantastic option for parents. BabaBing has come up with solutions for any problems that may arise at a very affordable price.

"I have used this bag for over six months now to see whether it would stand the test of time. Often, when I use a changing bag, it starts well. Then, slowly, you realise that it isn't practical, or parts begin to break. This is not the case with this Erin Changing Bag - if anything, quite the opposite."

Read our full Bababing Erin Changing Bag review

This is another excellent choice for parents who want a bag that is as environmentally friendly as possible. LÄSSIG Rolltop Backpack Diaper Bag is a sustainably produced vegan diaper backpack for those searching for sustainable options, and it was awarded a Gold Award in the Mother&Baby Awards 2021.

It comes in a choice of colourways so you can coordinate with your other baby accessories or pram. It can be carried on your shoulders and includes a water-repellent changing mat, a removable jar holder, an insulated, removable bottle holder, a small bag, a key finder, and stroller attachments.

Our real mum reviewer, Katy Haynes, said: "Its design and accessories make it a good bag. Having a backpack-changing bag makes it so much easier with a little one, and this is stylish, too! The bag is lightweight, even with my child's items in it. I think my other mum friends would love the fact it comes in different colours too."

Read our full LÄSSIG Rolltop Backpack Diaper Bag review

Who says your changing bag can't be fashionable?

This sleek and stylish black changing bag by Storksak can be worn as a shoulder bag, backpack or cross-body, depending on your preference.

The internal compartment is spacious and features seven smaller compartments for all your belongings and two adjustable side panels for increased capacity. The water-resistant outer and scuba material protects against the odd spill, which is always a bonus for us parents.

Customer review: "I love this bag!! The scuba is such an amazing material and seems really hard-wearing. It fits a really surprising amount inside and just looks gorgeous! Definitely worth the money."

Deceptively large, the LÄSSIG Glam Rosie Changing Bag won our Bronze Mother&Baby Award for Best Baby Changing Bag back in 2018.

This bag comes with a large main compartment with a water-repellent changing mat. The removable compartment for baby food jars, stroller hooks, an adjustable shoulder strap and mobile phone compartment features will make leaving the house easier.

Be careful because although this bag is showerproof, we found that it's not entirely waterproof, so don't forget to bring out your brolly on a rainy day with this bag.

Our real-mum tester, Ruth McAuley, said, "I love the fact that this bag is roomy but still feels light. I can fit everything into it without struggling for space, and there are so many different compartments - everything has a place. The days of wondering where to put that jar of baby puree are long gone!"

Read our full Lässig Glam Rosie Bag review

This stylish KeriKit Amber eco-recycled nylon black changing backpack has multiple pockets and clever storage solutions, so you'll know exactly where everything is. The front organiser pocket is ideal for popping your phone and keys so they don't get lost under all the baby gear, and there's plenty of space for everything you need when out and about.

Customer review: "This is such a lovely changing bag and looks great with my pushchair. There are a few colours available, but the black is so chic. It's made my life so much easier as a new mum. No longer do I have to dig or unpack to find that spare nappy - it also makes it so much easier to restock, ready for a trip out of the house.

"The material is easy to wipe down, and the side pockets are waterproof, which is ideal for bottles - if there are any spills, I know they won't ruin my baby's emergency outfits. I don't think the price is bad at all; it's great quality, and I love that I'll be able to keep using this even when we're past nappy changes. To me, that makes it well worth the investment."

The Peter Rabbit Changing Backpack was shortlisted in the Mother&Baby Awards 2022 for its adorable design.

Being a parent is a messy business, so we love this design that features Peter Rabbit on an easy wipe-down PU fabric, offset against gorgeous pastel splashes of colour on a cool grey background.

Perfectly sized to fit everything a baby and mum might need while enjoying a day out together, just like Peter and Mrs Rabbit.

Our real-mum tester, Michelle, says: "I opened and used this as soon as it arrived. It's such a wonderful bag with many pockets, which makes it easier to store everything you need when taking the baby out. It's a really good size too, which makes it easier as quite often you either get one too small or, on the opposite scale, way too big, especially once filled. The size of this is absolutely ideal."

Read our full Peter Rabbit Changing Backpack review

The Allis City Plus Changing Bag is a Silver Mother&Baby Award 2018 winner.

It has a unique design and an integrated changing station. You can use it in four ways: cross-body bag, shoulder bag, tote bag and backpack. It comes with a thermo-insulated holder to keep bottles warm or cool for up to four hours. It's also stroller-friendly, with two clips for easy attachment to prams.

Our real-mum tester, Sarah Mawdsley, said: "The bag is a great size with lots of handy pockets – I have three children and can easily fit in everything we need for a day out. It fits in extra drinks and snacks for the bigger kids as well as all I need for the baby. It makes life easier by using just one bag rather than needing a separate bag for the bigger kids."

Read our full Allis City Plus Changing Bag review

With a capacity for eight to 10 nappies, two phones, three small toys and loads more baby bits, it's no wonder this Homlynn Baby Nappy Changing Tote Bag is dubbed 'the bag for holding everything'. Hang it on your shoulder as a satchel or attach it to your pram, and it's out the door you go.

And if you do manage to sneak away from the kids for an evening, this makes a fantastic overnight bag.

One review said: "This is a fantastic product. I can carry everything I need for my baby and for myself! I love it. It has one spacious compartment with two side compartments, lots of internal and external sizeable pockets, and two bottle holders on the sides (one for my drink, and one for my baby's bottle)."

We're obsessed with this Bambino Mio Baby and Beyond Change Bag.

Firstly, it won a Bronze Award in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards - so you know it's going to be good.

Secondly, it benefits from an open-wide mouth for easy access to the main compartment, an extra spacious interior and multiple internal and external pockets with a purpose. It also has a brilliant waterproof pocket so that you can securely store wet reusable nappies, reusable wipes, training pants and more. We love the longevity of this product as it can be used as a family swimming bag when you no longer need a changing bag.**

Our real mum reviewer, Lesley Murray, said**: "When getting my baby ready to leave the house, I can easily put the bag on as a rucksack, leaving me hands-free to deal with my baby. It also has many easy-to-access pockets so that I can see what I have in the bag and top up as needed. It is also spacious and stylish enough for me to use as my handbag and carry my stuff."

Read our full Bambino Mio baby and beyond change bag review

What we like most about this Maxi-Cosi Modern Bag is that there are plenty of large compartments and pockets to hold every baby essential you could think of. But the features don't stop there. It also includes a handy toiletry bag for emergency essentials with a hanging hook for public changing rooms.

Plus, it could easily be mistaken for a laptop bag if you're looking for discretion or a more masculine option. If you're going on a family day out, you'll love that this comes with an insulated bag to keep your food and drink cold or warm, as well as a foldable changing mat. What more could you want?

Customer reviewer: "Great item and matches my pram perfectly! I love how many compartments are in the bag, and the additional changing bag, changing mat, and insulated bottle bags are great! I highly recommend this changing bag."

Cut from luxurious-grained leather, the Bonnie & Kind Bonnie Kit has been thoughtfully designed to house all baby essentials for when you're on the go.

It is a stylish leather kit that your 'old self' would have loved and bought, and it just happens to hold all of the baby's essentials beautifully. It's perfectly worn on its own as a crossbody bag, plus it slides beautifully into any one of your favourite tote bags and fits perfectly under the pram or in the car. No more compromising with cumbersome baby bags.

This bag was awarded Bronze for best changing bag at the M&B Awards 2022.

Our mum tester, Katie, said: "This product is great for a quick visit out of the house where you don't want or need to take everything other than the essentials. It's a great stylish handbag design that can be used across the body or over your shoulder rather than put in the bottom of the pushchair. It's quite small and therefore only nappy/wipes and changing mat fit in alongside a small purse or phone."

Read our full Bonnie and Kind Baby Kit review

The Bubble and Pop Baby Changing Bag is a Silver Mother&Baby Award Winner 2021.

This changing bag has garnered praise from our real parent testers for its practicality and thoughtful design. With a focus on organisation, the bag comes with labelled pockets, making it effortless to locate essentials without rummaging.

While some note minor concerns, such as the quality of zips and stitching, overall, it is seen as a stylish and functional choice for busy parents seeking convenience and organisation in their nappy bags.

Our real-mum tester, Amy Brain, said: "I would recommend this product to other mums because of its spacious interior and the extra little things it comes with, like the changing mat and buggy straps. Being a mum of two (both under two), I needed a bag that could hold all the nappies, clothes, snacks, and soothers, and this bag did the job. I usually choose plain coloured bags to match with my pushchair, so this was very different for me, but I must say I love it. It's a great design and lovely colour. This changing mat can be washed in the washing machine, which is another great bonus, and the outside of the bag is wipeable and waterproof."

Read our full Bubble and Pop Baby Changing Bag review

For a baby changing bag that you can effortlessly switch to a work or day bag, the Jem + Bea Jemima Changing Bag is great.

Perfect for modern parents, this award-winning bag comes in a beautiful tan, black, or grey with the option to personalise the tag. It features multi-functional pockets and a roomy interior and comes with four handy accessories: a leather mini clutch, an insulated bottle bag, a changing mat, and a crossbody strap.

One review said: "Really love my Jem & Bea Jemima bag. It is so stylish and of great quality, yet understated (in a good way, of course). It's so nice being able to go out, not feeling totally 'baby-fied' with a bag. When I see other mums with any of their range, I feel like we are in a special club. I HIGHLY recommend."

The Pink Lining WonderBag is a Silver Mother&Baby Award 2019 Winner.

The new-look Wonder Bag really is wonderful! More lightweight and streamlined than before, you can carry it as a tote, wear it as a rucksack to be hands-free or attach it to your buggy. The large front zip pocket contains areas for all mummy essentials or for storing that favourite toy or snack for instant accessibility.

Our real-mum tester, Nikita, said: "The WonderBag can be used as a handbag backpack or can be attached to your pram. I like to have it as a backpack as it balances me out well. The bold design makes it easy to find amongst other changing bags when going to a playgroup."

Read our full Pink Lining WonderBag review