You Don’t Need an Expensive Baby Bag: How to Use What You Already Have

Do you really need to buy a baby bag?

When preparing for a baby, it can feel like there’s an endless list of things you must buy, including a dedicated baby bag. I remember buying an expensive Pacapod baby bag on baby number 1 that honestly gathered dust under the stairs while I used my 18 euro Tesco tote with a zip lock bag inside!!!

But here’s the truth: you don’t need an expensive baby bag to be organised or prepared. In fact, many parents already own the perfect bag — they just don’t realise it yet.

Why many baby bags end up unused

Traditional baby bags can be:

• Expensive

• Bulky

• Very “baby-looking” (and not in a good way)

• Quickly outgrown once nappies aren’t needed daily

Many parents end up switching back to a normal tote or backpack once the newborn stage passes.

The bag you already own might be perfect

A roomy tote, weekend bag or backpack you already love can work beautifully as a baby bag. Especially if it:

• Fits under the pram

• Has a comfortable strap

• Is easy to open with one hand

• Matches your style

The only missing piece? Internal organisation.

Enter Ulluv's Baby Bag Converter

Our Baby Bag Converter is designed to turn any bag you already own into a fully functional baby bag — without committing to a whole new purchase.

It:

• Slots neatly into most bags

• Keeps nappies, wipes, bottles and extras organised

• Makes switching bags quick and easy

• Can be removed when no longer needed

This means you can use your favourite bag, stay organised, and adapt as your needs change.

Practical, sustainable and budget-friendly

Choosing a baby bag converter instead of a brand-new baby bag is:

• More affordable

• More sustainable

• More flexible

• More you

It’s a practical solution that supports real life — not just the newborn stage. Click here to check out our Baby Bag Converter (and psst...for reading this, use code BLOGBBC to get you 20% off it...expires end Feb 2026).