Our favourite hospital bags that are stylish enough to be used for a weekend trip

You can't go wrong with a Katie Loxton Weekend Bag for a practical option for your birthing essentials, which can just as easily transform back into a stylish weekend bag afterwards. The back has internal pockets, a front zip and a back sleeve so it can slot into your suitcase with ease. We love how you can get your initials personalised for a special touch and it's available in plenty of pretty colourways including Mink, Black and Taupe. It's no wonder it's a hospital bag favourite.

Made from a waterproof fabric, with adjustable straps and different compartments to store wet and dry items, this duffle bag will hit a range of briefs, including a do-it-all birthing bag. The bag also has studs at the bottom to protect it from wear and tear and we love how it comes with a matching toiletries bag. The stylish bag also comes in two sizes and a plethora of different colourways.

For a helping hand, we love this handy pre-packed hospital bag which comes with everything from slippers to nappies to mouthwash. The versatile weekend bag boasts a fun polka dot design and is roomy enough that it can be used on repeat. This would also make a brilliant gift for new mums ensuring they have one less thing to stress about.

For a chic overnight bag with ample pockets and plenty of room, we love Antler's luxe overnight bag which also handily doubles up as hand luggage on a plane thanks to its perfect dimensions and back sleeve to fit over a suitcase. It's strong, sturdy and incredibly stylish - you will get plenty of use out of this elegant weekend bag.

One of our favourite stylish travel bags on the market right now is this quilted leopard print number from River Island which is primed to fit all your birthing essentials. It has two grab top handles and an adjustable strap and we adore the surprising amount of pockets and squishy exterior.

For a designer-inspired hospital bag for less, we love this bestseller from Etsy which is available in a selection of muted colourways and is incredibly spacious for all your hospital and newborn essentials. The bag is made from Saffiano fine-grain faux leather and is very durable and high-quality.

Although it's built to carry all your new baby essentials during the fourth trimester, it can also double up as a hospital bag meaning you can get ample use out of this sleek black backpack from Lululemon. It's surprisingly roomy, breezily lightweight, has plenty of pockets for snacks and nappies and even has a removable pouch with a changing mat for convenience whilst on the move.

The Hattie Weekend Bag has had dozens of five-star reviews thanks to its high-quality exterior which feels like leather, its generous price point and its 'perfect size' which is big enough but not too big. The bag can be carried via its two handles or as a cross-body bag with its adjustable strap. It's fully lined and big enough to fit inside a 15-inch laptop.