Read on for our tips on choosing a changing bag, followed by our list of the best you can currently buy.

As they grow, the cot converts into a 140 x 70cm junior bed that’ll last until they’re around six - by which age they'll be old enough for a bunk bed or single. The cot bed has a tasteful, neutral design and is made from high-quality New Zealand Pine - perfect for handing on or selling secondhand. A cot bed works just the same as a cot, but when your child is ready (or starts to climb out of it) it can be converted into a small bed. This is usually achieved by removing the sides and sometimes lowering the ends of the bed. A standard cot doesn’t have these features, so once your child outgrows it or can climb out, it’s time to buy a new bed. Do I need a crib or Moses basket for the newborn stage?

Key details – Features: Removable changing mat; Weight: 0.6kg; Bag dimensions: 35 x 38 x 15cm, Washing instructions: Bag and mat wipe clean Here at Mumsnet, we're dedicated to making parents' lives easier and we know how much difference the right product can make. That's why we've vetted and reviewed all sorts of products, from the best breast pumps to the best baby bottles - turning to the real experts: the real parents of the Mumsnet forums, for recommendations. While one bag may look more attractive than another at first glance, real-world testing offers a better insight into how practical a bag truly is – especially how it performs in those spontaneous ‘we-never-could-have-predicted-this’ moments (always more likely to occur when you add a runny poo to the equation).

It is on the more expensive side but if you value sustainability and want to support a smaller independent brand, it’s a great choice.

What’s the best changing bag to buy?

The best travel cots come with genuinely comfortable mattresses (nowhere near as lumpy as they once were) for your baby girl or baby boy to get a killer night's kip, and they double up as playpens for during the day/when you're getting ready for dinner with thanks to the high mesh sides. Stroller baby changing bags are nappy bags which you can attach to your pram or pushchair. Again, they tend to be smaller, but pram organisers terminate any need to juggle bags and push your little one along at the same time. Next, consider its ease of use. Are you after a traditional travel cot comprising a frame and fabric cot, or a pop-up travel cot (which might be lighter but less sturdy)? Is your travel cot compact and easy to fold away? Will it take long to assemble? The travel cots listed in this edit have all been selected for their ease of use. These days, changing bags come with all sorts of useful functions. We recommend you consider what’s necessary for you and your baby’s needs, then take a look at our list to inspire your choice. We took the advice of Mumsnetters on our forums - real parents who’ve used and rated these bags - alongside trusted online publications. Importantly, we did our own testing of some of these bags, to see how they coped in the real world. Whether you want something budget, stylish, small or all-singing-all-dancing, we hope there’s something on here for everyone.

It has a capacity of 23.8 litres but weighs just 750g. This design means it can also double up as a gym bag, school bag or a bag to take on weekend away. Elsewhere, it comes with two stroller hooks, which means you can attach it to a pushchair if you don’t want to carry it.

Bowling Bag Style Parent Changing Bag Corduroy in Safari Green

Before we began researching the best cot beds, we first scrutinised the latest safe sleep advice from trusted organisations such as The Lullaby Trust, the NCT and the NHS so we could be confident that all the cots we were recommending were safe. Find out more about why we love these baby changing bags below. Baby changing bags: what you need to know The Lullaby Trust recommend just a sheet and a baby sleeping bag for the first year. Pillows, cot bumpers and duvets aren’t advised until kids are older due to the risk of suffocation. Cons: The bag is specifically designed to be used with Stokke strollers, so it may not be compatible with other brands of strollers.

Cons: The bag is on the expensive side compared to other diaper bags on the market, which may make it less accessible to some parents on a budget. Another potential downside is the size of the bag. While it does offer ample storage space, some customers have found that it is a bit larger than they expected, which can make it more cumbersome to carry around.

What are the different kinds of changing bag?

The sliding panel can be lifted and lowered with one hand, and the 11 height adjustment options mean you can fit this travel cot to almost any height/style of bed frame or sofa bed.