The portable changing mats now come in the form of a clutch, which holds all those changing essentials in the one convenient place, as well as unfold to protect your baby’s bottom from rough and wet surfaces. They are easy and light to carry, can be a part of your diaper bag or your handbag when out for quick visit to the shops and even in your hand when out for a quick walk.

Changing mats might not seem like an essential item on your list or even something that you thought about till you stumbled across this article, but as a first-time mum, I can tell you that having a dedicated place for changing diapers is invaluable. Our changing mat is one of the most used products in our house, and it’s saved our sanity more than once because we have everything we need to change our baby centered around that one mat specially when the baby poops or pees.