Out and about with baby: 3 fab changing bags we are obsessed with right now

If you are currently pregnant or a brand new mum – you might be in the market for a changing bag – and if that is the case, boy, are you in luck.

Why, you may ask? Because, guys, changing bags have literally undergone a metamorphosis of late, and are now not only the practical choice for mums on the go, but also flat out cool. Yes, really. Mostly thanks to several new, stylish brands of baby changing bag that have popped up in recent years, and their bags basically just don’t look anything like the traditional image of a frumpy 'mum bag' complete with busy floral designs. Nope. Today's breed of changing bags are bags you are actually going to want to carry - even long after your baby has actually moved on from nappies. Chic, yes, but also practical, and totally perfect for a busy mama on the go with her baby, here are five changing bags we are obsessed with right now: 1. Storksak Stevie Luxe Black Scuba Changing Bag A chic addition to your new mum essentials list, the Stevie Luxe bag from Storksak is not only gorgeous with its technical scuba shell and statement hardware details, but it is also super-practical with a spacious interior with multiple pockets for easy access to your safely stored essentials means you can store both your baby's items and your own. Even better? It also comes with a luxurious over-sized changing mat with pocket storage for easy on-the-go changes. €155 2. JEM + BEA Margot Black Changing Bag Structured yet soft, the clean design of the Jem and Bea Margot changing bag is more than big enough to hold all of your baby kit, yet more than stylish enough to be a key fashion accessory whether you are with baby or not. The clever interior of the JEM+BEA Margot includes a matching leather clutch, an insulated bottle bag in nylon and a leather crossbody strap. £295 3. Bow & Rattle Jenny Baby Changing Backpack Crafted from the highest quality vegan fabric and finished with luxury gilded gold fixtures and accessories, the Jenny Changing Backpack from Irish brand Bow & Rattle is perfectly crafted to hold all your baby and mum essentials. We love how practical it is to be able to carry all your bits on your back when out and about with baby! Oh, and did we mention that this clever backpack has four external pockets on the outside for smaller items such as food or small liquids, lots of pouches and a zipped pocket inside, a luxury wipeable changing mat, a thermal bottle pouch for larger items and a clear plastic pouch for storing smaller items? €145