New to Market 2013:
MaByLand - The Maxi Elite Bag - £69.99
Unique Selling Points:
• The fabrics and fixings all have a luxury finish, whilst remaining both durable and lightweight, without the luxury price tag!
• Available in 3 sophisticated colourways (Shimmering Gold, Chocolate Brown and Midnight black) which appeal to both Mum and Dad. The subtle check pattern makes for a functional yet fashion forward choice.
• Features a detachable wipe clean roll-out changing mat for convenient nappy changing on-the-go.
• Features a zip-up nappy changing essentials compartment at the front for nappies, cream, wipes etc. This keeps everything organised and easy-to-hand, especially when used in conjunction with the roll-out changing mat.
• Includes x2 Built-in bottle insulators which will keep bottles warm or cool for up-to 4 hours. Ideal for longer trips out and about. The set also includes x2 clear zip pouches so parents can hygienically store dirty clothes, creams/liquids separate from the rest of the bag's contents. (Ideal for Twins or more than one child)
• Features lots of separate compartments and pockets which help parents keep the contents of their bag organised.
Some of the reviewers thoughts:
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Mumii Team, NT HQ
The Maxi Elite Bag from MaByLand offers parents an understated option in the world of changing bags - it has a very subtle pattern and is available in midnight black, shimmering gold or chocolate brown. My personal favourite is the black option - ideal for both Mum or Dad of course. One of the elements I like is the fact that the changing mat has it's own compartment at the bottom of the bag ensuring that should it get dirty any bugs are kept well away from the other contents of your bag. The mat can either be left attached to your bag (Velcro) for easy floor changing, or you can undo it when using on a changing surface without the space for your bag. I love this element and wish it was incorporated into more bags. The Elite does come with numerous pockets meaning you have plenty of storage compartments - the main section of the bag is quite cavernous and I would have liked to see perhaps a dummy clip or key clip added. Included in the price are two wet bags - most companies only include one so it's great to see twin parents being considered here. The exterior of the bag is very well made indeed but I feel that the interior lets it down - it's a little thin and would be concerned that over time this might get damaged.
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Caroline, Lincolnshire
A really nice changing bag with some lovely features. Nice design and plenty of useful pockets to allow you to separate clothes, food and changing things. I really liked the roll up changing mat although I would have made it slightly bigger/longer and the access isn't good if your using in public facilities. The main two things I would change would be the position of the rings for the long strap because when the long strap it attached the bag becomes unbalanced so sits at an angle on the pram handles/shoulder. The black version also looks a little bit like a laptop bag, which I thought may draw undesirable attention to the bag. Overall though it is a beautiful bag with many good features.
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Melissa, Scarborough
MaByLand changing bag retails at £69.99. It comes complete with a changing mat, detachable adjustable shoulder strap and two wet bags. The main compartment has pockets and two insulated bottle warmers. There are two other compartments for more added storage. The changing bag is nice and padded and comes with a dust bag. I feel the over all look and design of the bag is more unisex so my husband could quite easily walk around with it. I think the price is fair for what you get and feel that once your changing bag days are over it would make a great looking laptop bag.