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This fantastic and innovative myHospitalBag contains everything mum needs for when she goes into labour in hospital. A great idea that gives mums real peace of mind, and doesn't compromise on style!

Key items for mum include homeopathic Arnica tablets to treat internal bruising and help repair wounds gained during childbirth, breast and maternity pads, underwear, miniature toiletries, flip flops and a water fan.  For the newborn baby, the bag will contain the new arrival’s first clothes, including babygrows, vests, hats, mitts, together with a variety of baby products.

myHospitalBag - £85

www.myhospitalbag.co.uk

The sunny days are far behind us and the weather forecast is looking glum - so why not cheer yourself up with one of these gorgeous Flower Patch Weekender Washbag from Collier Campbell. The bright and bold floral print is just the thing to wash away those winter blues. It would also make a great stocking filler for a loved one.

Also available is the matching Flower Patch Mini Zip Purse and the Flower Patch Classic Washbag - sunshine on a rainy day!

Flower Patch Weekender Washbag - £34

Flower Patch Mini Zip Purse - £6

Flower Patch Classic Washbag - £17

www.colliercampbell.com

The PacaPod Changer-Toy pod is a really handy accessory for mums on the go. We love the cute animal pod designs and kids will too. Perfect for carrying all your baby essentials, this bag has practical inside pockets for trips out with tots. There is plenty of room inside, and it even features a spare clothes pouch ready for an emergency change!  The Changer-Toy Pod also features safety reins so you can keep the little ones close by.

Available in a pink giraffe design, a red leopard and a navy zebra.

www.pacapod.com

£19.95

In the summertime, it's hard to know how to take out baby food for fear of it getting hot and those pesky germs spoiling it or, even worse, your baby getting poorly. At the same time, you don’t want to take out frozen food in case it doesn’t thaw in time.  The Philips Avent Feeding on-the-go Bag lets you take up to four pots of chilled food and the bag keeps it cool for up to four hours.

It has a handy long strap so you can hook it over the buggy, or remove it if you want to pop it into your changing bag.

This bag is a summer essential!

£12.25

www.philips.co.uk

These humourous bags are made in super shiny paton PVC with a high quality adjustable strap in contrasting trim colours. They are perfect for 6-12 year olds (although I can see them being popular with adults also!) and feature 6 London "Locals": Sid the Punk, Red the Bus, Liz the Queen, Yeo the Yeoman Warder, Bob the Policeman and Buz the Queens Guard. There are also two Scottish bags featuring Jok the Piper and Wil the Warrior.

With the Back to School season in full swing there has never been a better excuse to treat yourself (or anyone you know) to Local Folk!

£18 on  www.thelondoncompany.net

If you love a little bit of Bling and Cath-Kidston florals dont cut it, then Il Tutto's new Platinum Nico Parenting Bag is a must-have for you fashionista Mummies. 

Finished in metallic leather, the Nico is not only glam, but it is practical too, as it comes with a range of matching accessories, from changing mats to insulated bottle holders and it also has a handy removable lining for washing.

£299 in selected boutiques from September and online from www.iltutto.co.uk pre-orders are also being taken.

Tote bags, how very 2008. Who doesn’t have several dozen totes lying around their house, advising on everything from ‘shopping local’ to where to study for your accountancy degree to reducing, reusing and recycling?

Alphabet Bags have taken the humble tote and used it as a blank canvas for expression. Their striking screen printed totes (paying hommage to the art of typography and silhouette) will be loved by fashionistas and design students everywhere.

£10 www.alphabetbags.com

Buying a present they’ll like for more than a week is a difficult task. Luckily, there’s one thing they will always love and that’s fashion.

Wearing the latest trends is just as important as who Robert Pattinson is dating. The grey studded clutch from http://www.loveikandi.com/ is chic and fashionable- they’re bound to love it for at least a month!

Grey Large Studded Clutch, £15.00 www.loveikandi.com