We have all been there. A busy shopping trip with a toddler in tow, bags full of shopping, loading up the buggy only for it to tip over backwards as soon as you hang anything heavier than a loaf of bread on the handles. Now I know you shouldn’t really hang anything on your pushchair, but I know many of us do, as you really can’t fit much in those buggy baskets can you?!
Hamster bags could be the answer. Two bags that attach to the sides of your buggy, these provide much needed storage space while leaving your set of wheels much more stable. Simply attach with a velcro strap around the pushchair frame – this stays in place all the time so you only need to do it once – then clip the bags on and off as you need them. So if you’re just popping out on the nursery run you can leave them at home. If you’re heading to Tesco for the daily supplies, clip them back on and you will have space to carry everything home safely.
Now, before I go any further, I must say that these pannier style bags are designed for umbrella style pushchairs. However, as we don’t have a buggy of that style, I decided to try them out on my iCandy Peach All Terrain to see if they would work with other pushchairs.
The simple answer is that they do. They are more fiddly to attach, as you don’t have the standard style A frame that you see on strollers. However, once you have the velcro straps attached around the chassis, you are sorted – and this takes less than 5 minutes. Find the best place to attach the Hamster Bags, wrap the velcro tightly around that point and then click the bags into place. There are large inside and outside pockets – I use the large ‘main’ pocket for the bigger stuff, and then keep my keys, phone and wallet in the smaller pocket at the front. Not only does this keep everything safe but it means the things I use the most are super east to access.
Hamster Bags last long beyond the buggy stage too. They come with a shoulder strap so you can carry them like a backpack – or get your older children to help out with the carrying! 😉
With lots of storage space, reflective strips for safety and the versatility to use with or without your pushchair, Hamster Bags are a really worthwhile investment – and I have a set of Hamster Bags to give away too! You can choose from black, blue or red and all you have to do to be in with a chance is enter below – good luck!
Terms and conditions. Open to UK residents, competition ends on 31/1/16. Winner will be randomly selected from all correctly completed entries and contacted by email. Winner should claim their prize within 10 days or it may be redrawn. Prize supplied directly from Hamster Bags. More competitions at ThePrizeFinder
On my pushchair. My middle youngest Daughter will be 18 months when her Brother or Sister arrives, so I am sure it will be very useful x
The usual … nappies, wipes, bibs, change of clothes, snacks ….
Toys drinks snacks etc xx
Snacks, juice, wet wipes, nappies and change of clothes.x
I love the name, such a great description! Storage with little ones on the move is always handy #TriedTested
This is a great idea! As you say there is only so much you can hang on your buggy’s handles and then there’s chaos when your child suddenly gets out!!
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Looks like a nice product but not something I need anymore as my children as 5 & 8. #triedtested
What a great idea! I HATE it when the buggy goes backwards because of shopping bags! I would probably load all the children’s bits and pieces into it for a day out. #TriedTested
I think I’d use it fir trips to the allotment so gloves packed lunch, hot flask etc
snacks, juice, waterproofs.
Nappies, baby wipes and spare clothes
I love my hamster bags they are fab for holidays
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These would have come in handy when I was using a pushchair!! #triedtested
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supplies, like nappies and wipes and a change of clothes xx
This would be ideal for my grandson. I would be able to pack all the baby essentials , food and toys in this.
What a great idea. My buggy held a lot of stuff, but i still ended up hooking bags on, this would have been a great solution 🙂
Kitchen Sink perhaps
Snacks! Can never seem to carry enough of them.
These look really useful. 🙂 I’m sure it would be a great item for any mother using her pushchair and will be entering your competition on behalf of my sis who has a baby. 🙂 Angela from daysinbed xx
Childrens toys to keep them amused