I knew I was I pregnant even before taking a test and I was so excited. I really was bursting to tell everyone I know but thought it prudent to keep it quiet for a little while. The temptation to tell was huge but I decided that I would have to find a passtime that would keep me busy. Now what ever could a mum-to-be do to keep herself busy? Shopping of course, surfing the internet to find all those intersting things that I would really, really need. I hadn’t realised there was so much to choose from! I really was impressed with all the innovative products that are around and how many products are designed to make your life with a new baby easier.There are obviously lots of difficulties to over come with a new baby and it sems that someone has designed a product for each and everyone of them. Changing bags were at the top of my shopping list and I discovered the Baby and All Bag which can quickly and easily be used as a baby carrier. Naturally that got added to my wish list. I was overwhelmed by the selection of strollers but after some serious research came to the conclusion that the Valco Baby Ion was the right one for me. Something I had no idea about was bathing babies and then again there were various options. There were the little upright buckets, the collapsible rubber baths and the soft supports to lie your baby in. I opted for the latter and also ordered a soft Cuddledry bath towel which leaves both hands free when lifting your baby out of the bath. For my baby’s first bed I chose a Moses basket with a stand which was kept beside our bed and this proved really useful as you can literally pick up your sleeping baby to keep them near you. You could easily go over the top with the bedding for your cute basket and I ended up with a selection of white eyelet and silk a blanket. Having a baby on the way gives a whole new meaning to shopping! I still enjoy looking around the baby department even though mine are now that bit older. I can always dream.
August 20, 2011
November 30, 2010
Cool Baby Change Bags
The quality baby changing bags by Pacapod are increasingly popular due to their sheer style combined with an array of practical features. But how will you decide which of the Pacapod changing bags to own when there are such a lot of choice?
Your baby change bags will be carried everywhere with you while your baby is little, so pick one you really love, for both style and practicality.
Phoenix
The Pacapod Phoenix bag is a luxury bag, made of hardwearing leather with chunky silver metal rings, clasps and studs it looks and feels like a top class bag. It has an excellent array of pockets inside, as well as a removable insulated bottle holder; outside it looks like a gorgeous leather slouch handbag.
The Coromandel has classic looks, and is slimline enough to be carried easily over your shoulder or across your body with the removable canvas handle. It can carry most laptops, and the internal bottle holders are removable to make more room. This is an ideal bag to use as a work bag once you’ve finished carrying nappies around.
Portland
The Portland is a little cheaper than the Coromandel, and has a cool look. With microfiber, water repellant fabric, this looks more like a luxury handbag than a baby bag. It has the usual staggering array of pockets, but is slightly less high then the Phoenix, so has a squarer, more compact feel.
If you are looking for something different, the backpack style Sling baby bags come with the same useful accessories (insulated bottle holder, change mat) as the others.
Almora
We have fallen head over heels with the Almora bag, which has all the style of a cool handbag, with the usual Pacapod practicality. In this case the bag has a long adjustable strap and leather trim with silver hardwear.
Napier
Very popular is the lovely Napier bag. Similarly shaped to the Almora, the Napier baby changing bag has clutch style handles on the outside with a shoulder strap. With silvery metal hardware, this is a really stylish bag!
Logan
This is a fabulous unisex bag your man won’t mind carrying (even my bag averse man likes it!). Large enough for most laptops, and with the usual Pacapod practical features, you’ll find the Logan bag is useful for a long time. With subtle style features such as the stylish canvas strap, strong stitching and inside pockets, friends will never guess it’s full of baby things.
February 18, 2010
Baby Changing Bags- Get The Right Baby Bag
If you plan on taking a baby out with you anywhere then you need to take a substantial amount of items and supplies with you too. A blanket, a toy, dummies, bottles, tissues, a change of clothes, spare nappies, wipes, and creams, being just some of the essentials that you need.
It goes without saying that you need a bag to carry these things; it would literally be impossible to cope without one. Fortunately, there are plenty of baby bags on the market to fulfill your needs, but they are not all equal, and some, frankly, are a waste of time. So, how do you choose the best one for your needs?
The bag should be fairly lightweight, since you will need to carry it around a lot, and all of a baby’s equipment will soon add pounds to it. A lightweight bag that is made out of a flimsy fabric is no good though, it needs to be tough, sturdy and well-constructed.
A bag that is both washable and waterproof is necessary, so look for ones made out of materials that meet those criteria. Washable because inevitably it will get dirty; there are just too many creams, bottles and dirty nappies around for it stay clean for long. Waterproof because you will get caught out in the rain at some point, and wet baby items and supplies are of no use to you until they have tried out again, and crying babies are not known for their patience!
For hygiene purposes, make sure there is a large enough pocket to store the dirty nappies in when you are out and about, so you can keep everything else clean. It really would be a nightmare to find that the change of clothes or the clean spare dummy has been dirtied too. And, having plenty of small side pockets will help you locate your baby’s things in a hurry, or even your mobile.
Once you have identified the basic necessities, you might want to consider some more sophisticated features, such as whether the bag has see-through linings to make it easier to find things in a rush, or whether there is an insulated bottle carrier.
Then, there is the overall design of the bag. Whether you opt for a rucksack, holdall, or satchel style bad is really down to personal preference, though you do need to bear in mind that some put extra pressure on certain points of your body, and some are easier to put on a push-chair than others.
Finally, there is price and style to consider. This may range from a few dollars secondhand, to as much as you are willing to pay. So far as style goes, keep in mind that you will have the same bag to take with you whatever the occasion, so, whilst a bright pink one may look cute in the store, you might feel a bit out of place with it in a nice restaurant. Going for a plain white or black one might be the way to go.
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