Baby and all…

By Jacqui Patterson

When I first saw the Baby and All Bag I thought it couldn’t possibly be as good as it looked, or else every Mum would already have one! But when I tried it with my one-year-old I was really impressed. It’s a brilliant idea – combining a fashionable changing bag, with a handy hip carrier for your toddler.

Sometimes, when you just want to pop out quickly to the shops, it’s a pain to have to drag out a cumbersome stroller, then coax your little one to sit in it. The Baby and All Bag is so much simpler. All you have to do is wear the shoulder bag so it sits diagonally across your body. The bag is ingeniously designed so that the top makes a comfy sling seat for your child to sit on.

Their weight is dispersed and supported by your entire upper body, so you’re not struggling to carry them in your arms. For a hands-free option, or for younger children, there are two cleverly incorporated flaps that you can attach to make a harness seat, with leg holes and a back support.

If you prefer, you can rearrange the straps so they sit over both shoulders, and the bag becomes a front carrier.

It’s perfect for my daughter, who is just starting to walk. I can let her be independent, and lift her up on to the bag when she gets tired. The bag comes with its own changing mat, and there are plenty of pockets to fit baby products, as well as my own essentials. It makes a trip with a toddler as painless as possible.
Baby and All Bags range from £45 - £98.95.

Visit www.debraclare.com for stockists, or to buy on-line.