One of the most important purchases you will make before welcoming baby (after cots, buggies and car seats) is the changing bag – also knows as nappy bag on our shores. These, of course, are nifty little bags full of pockets and compartments, making it a doddle for you to leave the house with all the bits and bobs you need to navigate the world outside your front door with your precious new bundle. If you find yourself on the hunt for one, here are seven we really would hesitate to buy for ourselves (or some lucky, pregnant friend!): 1. Mamas & Papas Special Edition Liberty Parker Tote We are weak for anything with Liberty print, and this cute changing bag is no different. Oh, and never mind just the pretty outside, this bag is just as genius on the inside. Not only does it provide plenty of storage for all your needs, it also comes with an insulated bottle holder designed to keep milk at just the right temperature, as well as a co-ordinating changing mat, which will come in handy when out and about with baby. Available from Mamasandpapas.com for €155 2. Skip Hop Grand Central This large yet lightweight changing bag was no doubt designed with today's fashion conscious and busy Mums in mind. Not only does the three main compartments help to keep clothes, nappies and food apart, each compartment also has additional pockets allowing you to be totally organised. And, you know, who doesn't want that? Oh, and the two outside zipped pockets are perfect for personal items that you need quick access too, while the buggy clips, a large wipe-clean change mat and two insulated bottle pockets are just icing on the already great cake. Available from Happybags.co.uk for £86 3. Stokke Xplory Changing Bag If you are a fan of Norwegian Stokke's sleek and contemporary designs (their high chair regularly features on lists of most iconic baby products of all time), you are going to want to get your hands on their minimal and functional changing bag too. And we can't say we blame you. Available from Stokke.com for €110 4. Mothercare Messenger Changing Bag The Mothercare Messenger is a great budget option when you are in the market for a great nappy bag that does what it says on the packet, without all the (mostly unnecessary) bells and whistles. This bag comes with a fully padded shoulder strap for maximum comfort for mums and dads on the go, and has handy compartments for easy-to-reach access. Available from for Mothercare.ie for €49,99 5. Delta Baby Nursery Bag & Travel Carrycot If you are looking for a changing bag that does it all, the Delta Baby Nursery Bag and Travel Carrycot is your boo. This ingenious travel solution is indeed ideal for today's busy parents, being a roomy and well-designed changing bag that also easily converts into a comfortable carrycot. Mind. Blown. Available from Baby2k.com for £54.99 6. Pacapod Firenze Leather Changing Bag We are SO in love with this nappy bag, and bet you will be too. And get in line, by the way, as it is a huge hit with a host of celeb mamas too. The genius of the Pacapod changing bags is in the way the gorgeous exterior belies the practicality of what is inside. You are going to love-love-love how the in-bag 'pods' holds everything you need to cart around for you and baby, while keeping everything neat, tidy and gloriously organized. Oh, and we can't say we are hating on the softer-than-soft leather or glossy hardware either... Available from for Cherishme.ie for €360 7. Prada Changing Bag If you want to be the most fabulous mum on the block, you go Prada. End of. Available from Prada or to order at Prada at Brown Thomas.    This article is brought to you by CaldeSpray for nappy rash, the perfect solution for busy Mums and Dads on the go. No mess, no fuss, just spray.