Nappy Bags from Around the Globe: A Buyer’s Guide
Posted: December 29th, 2008Today’s post written by Nerida
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Following on from my recent post on the stunning range of locally designed baby bags in our midst, I bring you the cream of overseas designers. From the affordable to the POA-only, there’s something luxe for every taste.
Missoni
Missoni is a very cool brand with a very serious price tag. I am not sure many of us could justify almost $1,300 for a nappy bag but hey, it’s nice to look! Plus it is a nice looking bag, particularly if you are a fan of Missoni’s innovative use of colours and patterns. The bag includes a change mat and could easily be converted to a weekend bag once your nappy carrying days are over.
Missoni baby bags are available at Childrensalon.
Baby Beatrix
Dante Beatrix New York dedicates themselves to creating cool, practical ways to transport gear for mums, dads and kids. Their Baby Beatrix tote is a lovely looking bag which comes in pewter metallic and grey/khaki and includes a very nice looking change mat and pouch. The tote is available from Queenbee
BabyMel London
BabyMel London are relatively new on the baby bag scene, launching their first collection in 2007. The bags contain changemats, bottle holders and come in a variety of colours and shapes. Baby Mel have just designed a limited edition for that fabulous UK fashion chain Topshop.
Luckily we can get them locally at Haggus and Stookles.
Ramalama
In addition to making lovely baby carriers, Ramalama also designs some very nice looking nappy bags. In addition to being highly functional, the bags are very classical and made from fine Italian leather.
Ramalama baby bags are available from Urban Baby.
Mia Bossi
On their website Mia Bossi state that their bags combine fashion with motherhood, creating the ultimate hot mama: these bags really are perfect for hot mamas everywhere! If you’re looking for an incognito bag, you would be hard pressed to spot these designs as nappy carriers, particularly the ‘Alisa’ in zebra.
Mia Bossi bags are available from MetroMum.
Fleurville
The Fleurville totes are handy in that they can be carried 3 ways – as a tote, as a messenger bag or attached to a stroller using an ingenious o-ring. The totes look good, are made of eco-friendly materials, and are incredibly practical, with a whole range of features including the usual bottle holder/change mat but also a changing cloth and see through wipes case.
Fleurville totes are available from The Hip Infant.
(Editors note: Fleurville also make the coolest range of bags for kids. Buy them at Kinder Kaboodle).
Hammitt Collection
I found this one recommended on the Vogue forums (thoroughly recommend if you like chatting all things fashion!). The ‘Suzy’ by Hammitt is one cool looking bag available in an incredible range of colours, from basic black to a very bright looking green. The bag includes a matching change mat.
Available online through Hammitt Bags.
Tod’s
One of my favourite sites, Celebrity Baby Blog, has come out with the proclamation that Tod’s new bag is a must have for new mums, and who am I to argue? (Well my bank balance might!! Tod’s bags are POA!) Unfortunately Tod’s bags are not readily available in Australia and I was unable to find the bag online. So if you have a friend overseas and you ask them really nicely, they might just visit a Tod’s store and buy one for you.
Available in-store only at Tod’s.
- Diaper Dude Camouflage Dude Bag $128.95 – Check web for stockists
- Missoni Nappy Bag £577.40 (approximately $1,300) from Childrensalon
- Baby Beatrix Tote $194.95 – Check web for stockists
- BabyMel Amanda Nappy Bag $109.95 from Haggus and Stookles
- Ramalama Hannah Nappy Bag $450 from Urban Baby
- Mia Bossi Alisa Nappy Bag in Gold Zebra $560 from MetroMum
- Fleurville Sling Tote Gold $198 from The Hip Infant
- Suzy by Hammitt $US550 (approximately $830) from Hammitt Bags
- Tod’s Pashmy Baby Bag P.O.A from Tod’s
Please check individual sites for shipping costs and details.
