This wonderfully chic bag comes in a range of stylish patterns (we leapt at the brand’s signature leopard print) and boasts one of the most gorgeous fold-away changing mats we’ve ever seen. Designed for those moments when you just need to pop out for a short period, Essentialz’s Itsy is our favourite compact option. Some are bigger than others, though, and there is a range of bag types to choose from, from backpacks to satchels with shoulder straps.

I had my eye on this bag for over a year and for some reason never purchased it, but I'm glad I finally did. It also comes with matching pushchair clips so you can go hands-free when you’re out and about with the pram. There are adjustable straps so you can wear it as a backpack, carry it like a purse, or hang it from the stroller. The extra wide mouth has extra zipperness on the sides, so it’s like trying to unzip a cooked piece of spaghetti one handed, but it hasn’t proven to be a particularly bad annoyance.While this bag is one of the biggest out of the styles we tested, it’s actually very lightweight and doesn’t look too bulky. It is incredibly lightweight, though, at 590g and the different carry options are surprisingly beneficial. The zipped mesh back pocket is ideal for carrying a debit card and travel pass, and the bag comes with a short, buckled handle that you can attach to the pram or carry with the longer detachable strap.

Not to mention the inside pouches which easily hold smaller necessities, such as medications, sunscreens, diaper creams, insect repellents, breast pads, etc. And even though we haven't needed it yet, the easy-access zipper on the back to reach things in the bottom of the bag without having to empty it out seems like such a smart and handy feature.

For us, this leopard-print backpack from Finnsøn does just that with its statement print and cool design – it looks nothing like a traditional baby changing bag. While being a parent is the best job in the world, it’s nice to remind ourselves of who we were before our little people. We keep ours close to hand for trips to the supermarket and anywhere where the full baby bag isn’t needed. These include two insulated bottles, two cutlery pockets, somewhere to put wet wipes and nappies and more.

My husband hated my tote bag that matched my purse and his backpack didn't have the room or accessability I wanted.There is only two pockets for bottles in the front which is good because it will fit the chunkier style bottles (like the tommee tippee ones)! One of my favorite features is the hidden pocket by the straps that easily hold in secret my phone and ID should I forgo my purse when using this bag. The bottom of the bag is reinforced and also has metal rivets on it to prevent dragging and scratching.

Elsewhere, it has five internal and external pockets and comes with a bottle warmer and padded, machine-washable changing mat. bag has over 16 pockets, including 4 insulated pockets fit 140-300 ml baby bottles , to keep baby essentials organized and neat. A wrist strap ensures you can carry your baby without needing an extra hand, while an exterior zipped pocket gives room for lipstick, money, keys and phone.To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.