One of the biggest struggles for parents is traveling with their baby. It's tempting to just bring the whole kitchen sink with you, but you can find creative ways to cut down your load and still be prepared for just about everything. Parents, meet Patemm Changing Pads.

Patemm Changing Pads creator, Grace Welch, found rectangular changing pads to be ill-fitting for her wiggling baby and cumbersome to close up. Her solution was a round changing pad that could be folded up and closed with one hand. She included features that made the bag compact but still able to hold the diaper changing essentials - and named them after her children Patrick and Emma.

These circular, stylish changing pads contain pockets for storage and fold up to turn into a cute bag. Made of 100% organic cotton (there is a non-organic choice too), they are available in laminated and waterproof or in untreated cotton. They are all machine-washable and free of harmful chemicals. We love the different styles they come in: the new york city momma, san francisco momma, hibiscus and many more. These pads will serve you and your child through the potty-training years. They are great for holding crayons, markers and other materials that you don’t want to mark up your purse, and can double as an activity station for kids who want to get messy too.

Check out all the beautiful patterns available. These also make thoughtful baby shower gifts.

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