At a glance:
Our panel of mum testers loved the Roma Changing bag for its stylish pattern, handy pockets and spacious interior. One unique feature is that the padded changing bag attaches to the outside of the bag magnetically so that it doesn’t take up any space inside. Every inside pocket is labelled with what should go inside, which mums found a helpful addition. Also, dads were very happy to carry this bag too – so it’s a great all-rounder.
What they say:
“The Bababing Roma Changing Bag has been designed with a feminine silhouette that allows you to pack your changing bag with all the essentials you need, yet still allowing you the enjoyment of carrying a stylish bag. The Roma comes with an integrated changing mat, helping to save valuable space, while the matching pushchair clips allow you to safely attach the Roma to your pram, ensuring everything you need is within easy reach.”
Tested by mum Katie Strand for the Mother & Baby awards 2018:
Would you recommend this to other mums?
I felt that lots of thought had gone into the design of the bag and that it had really tried to cater for every eventuality, and helped you to be super organised as a mum. It has labels on each section to suggest what you should be keeping in them and had plenty of pockets. It also has a really substantial and well-padded changing mat, multiple handle options, and can be easily wiped clean. It also has a section which is for ‘mums’ things which helps to keep it separate from baby things.
How did this product make your life easier?
The changing mat was my favourite aspect of the bag, because it is well padded and really big which is great for making sure that baby isn’t coming into contact with dirty surfaces. But brilliantly, it is stored on the outside of the bag, so you can have the bag on your shoulder and access the mat easily.
Would you choose this product to win?
Whilst I felt that the bag had lots of good features, overall I found it bulky and cumbersome. I have a Bugaboo Bee pram, and when you store the change bag at the bottom of the buggy it takes up most of the room, and is also hard to pull out as it gets stuck and the handles kept getting caught. Whilst it does also have the option to hang on the handlebars, I found that you end up knocking your knees on it.
What changes would you make to this product?
In terms of improving this product, I would make it less padded. The waterproof material is handy for cleaning, but is really quite thick which I felt was unnecessary. This padded material also makes the bag heavy and bulky, and this is before you’ve put anything in it. By using a thinner material it would be easier to manoeuvre and would probably fit under a smaller pram. I would also make the shorter handles detachable.
Tested by mum Emily Kramer for the Mother & Baby awards 2018:
Would you recommend this to other mums?
I would 100% recommend this to other parents and to all of my mummy friends. It's a stylish and modern changing bag with all the practicalities of a standard bag. I loved the different compartments, meaning you can easily organise yourself and instantly find all of your items without rooting around a bag trying to desperately find a dummy or muslin cloth!
How did this product make your life easier?
It’s a perfect sized bag with lots of different sections and compartments to organise your chaotic life as a mum efficiently! Brilliant bottle holder to keep bottles warm or cool in the main section of the bag and a lovely big transportable changing mat too which matches the bag. It's also big enough to throw in your phone, purse and other mum essentials meaning you don't have to take out a separate handbag
Would you choose this product to win?
I have already ditched my Silver Cross changing bag for the great Bababing changing bag and would definitely vote for the bag to win its category! I found the size of the bag and the different compartments really, really useful and now feel confident and organised when going out with baby, rather than harassed and stressed trying to root around in a changing bag with only one main section!
What changes would you make to this product?
I really wouldn't change a thing about this bag. It's a great size and has lots of different compartments and sections. It has a great sized matching changing mat, it's very stylish with a modern fashionable design and I love the fact it is waterproof and a wipeable surface, perfect for any accidental leaks or spillages!
Tested by mum Jemma Turner for the Mother & Baby awards 2018:
Would you recommend this to other mums?
Yes, it's very pretty and easy to use as it has that oil cloth type material where dirt just wipes off with a damp cloth. The change mat is so handy, you can just unfold and change, fold away and put back. There are also so many little handy compartments that mums need to store all these baby things, with plenty of room for purse and keys so no need for a handbag too - win!
How did this product make your life easier?
I so wish I had this as soon as my daughter was born! It's amazing and so pretty – I’ve received lots of compliments. It has so many nice little compartments to store things like her beaker of water, and it stays cold. It's also very spacious.
Would you choose this product to win?
Yes definitely! I had one similar a few years ago with my son and loved it! It was much more expensive but this one is within budget and to be honest, is a lot nicer! I love how it made everything so organised within the bag so I could find things easily. And my partner didn't mind carrying it either.
What changes would you make to this product?
I would not change a single thing – it’s definitely the best changing bag I have ever owned!
Tested by mum Kirsty Lawley for the Mother & Baby awards 2018:
Would you recommend this to other mums?
I would recommend this changing bag to my friends who don't have twins as it is brilliant in that it has everything you need, and it is very stylish. The quality of the bag is high-end meaning it is going to last. I especially liked the fact that the changing mat was larger than average and could connect magnetically to the changing bag to make sure it didn't move around when being used. It is a bag that you could take for a long day out ensuring your bottles would be well insulated in the holders.
How did this product make your life easier?
The Roma bag is such a good changing bag as it has many handy points that make it a fantastic choice. There is a choice of handles or shoulder straps, two insulated bottle holders, easily accessible areas to store your nappies, a clip to secure a dummy and clips to hang the bag to your pushchair. So my life is definitely easier!
Would you choose this product to win?
If I didn't have twins, this would be my go-to bag of choice for storing all the baby essentials. I wasn't able to use it on full days out with my twins as it just wasn't large enough for two lots of clothes and nappies as well as one lot of bottles. If I could I would! I would want to be seen with this changing bag because the chevron design is brilliant and stylish.
What changes would you make to this product?
I would make it bigger! I desperately wanted to keep using the bag after testing it out but it just isn't big enough for all my twins’ items. Maybe making a smaller matching bag that could be used for bottles and feeding equipment would make it more appealing to mums with multiples.
Tested by mum Holly Jenkins for the Mother & Baby awards 2018:
Would you recommend this to other mums?
I'd recommend the Bababing! Roma Changing Bag. It is made from durable, easy-to-clean material and the grey and white chevron pattern is very on trend - I have received so many compliments with the bag. It has plenty of space for all of baby's things - pockets for nappies, wipes, toys, a detachable bottle bag, an insulated side pocket, clips for baby's dummy and a large changing mat. The front zipped part of the bag has lots of pockets for pens, a phone, and a clip for keys. The Bababing! Roma Changing Bag comes with two pram straps, an adjustable strap and handles. This changing bag has it all!
How did this product make your life easier?
The Bababing! Roma Changing Bag is an amazing all-round changing bag. It is so roomy inside and has lots of pockets for all of mine and baby's things, and the large changing mat is ideal when changing baby out and about.
Would you choose this product to win?
The Bababing! Roma Changing Bag is the best changing bag I've ever had. Even though it can fit all of baby's things, it is still very light to carry?! It's so stylish as well as being very practical. The high quality of this changing bag is obvious. I've received so many compliments on the pattern and even my husband loves this bag.
What changes would you make to this product?
The Bababing! Roma Changing Bag is by far the best changing bag I have used. I have no suggestions on how to improve it.