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The consistently popular Lin and Leo bags are due back in imminently (they’d have been here sooner if it wasn’t for the adverse weather conditions causing problems for couriers).  We will have the Tan, Chocolate and Red in this week, and pre-orders are coming in fast, so reserve yours now if you’d love one.

Many of our customers find it difficult to choose between the Lin and Leo BabyBag and the StorkSak Elizabeth baby changing bag, these are both gorgeous, classic bags so it can be really difficult!

Here’s our handy run-down of the main differences between the two changing bags:

• Size: The Lin and Leo BabyBag is the biggest of the two, it has a very large main compartment, plus pockets on the outside.  If you want to carry a lot, then this is a definite bonus.  However you should also take into account that all this extra space means the BabyBag is bulkier to carry, whereas the Elizabeth is more slimline and suitable for carrying across the body.
• Pockets: The Lin and Leo BabyBag has fewer larger pockets than the StorkSak Elizabeth.  With three large pockets on the inside, each big enough to hold a few nappies, two bottle pockets (not insulated), big zipped pockets on the front and back (these run almost the full height of the bag) and a further two pockets on the front.  The Elizabeth bag on the other hand has one very large pocket, two smaller ones and six further smaller ones on the inside; then two pockets on the outside, one of which has a mobile phone pouch.
• Cleanability: Both the Elizabeth and BabyBag are leather on the outside, so are easily wipe-cleanable.  On the inside only the Elizabeth has a wipe-clean lining.
• Handles: Both bags have double leather handles for carrying in your hand, or over your shoulder.  Both also have a long, adjustable and removable shoulder strap for carrying over the body (or buggy handles), though only the BabyBag’s is leather (Elizabeth’s is webbing).
• Accessories: Both bags come with changing mats included which are wipe-cleanable.  The Elizabeth also comes with a seperate insulated bottle holder and removable waterproof pouch handy for keeping wet clothes seperate.

In summary – the Lin and Leo BabyBag is bigger; the Elizabeth has a wipe-clean lining and more accessories; the BabyBag has fewer larger pocket on the inside and more pockets on the outisde.

If you still can’t decide, you can always order one of each and send one back using our free returns.

Happy choosing!

As usual at the beginning of the month, here are the best sellers from last month. This month it’s been entirely change bags!

• Amanda Baby Change Bag by BabyMel in both black twist and chocolate floral was our number one seller.
  
• Lin and Leo BabyBag in cherry.
  
• StorkSak Elizabeth baby change bags in Caramel and Grey
  

We had a fantastic January, with a huge growth in sales, so we’re all very happy here at Cecily Plum. The best sellers this month included the Lin and Leo baby bag (as usual), which did well in all colours. Not surprisingly items we have on sale also did very well, with the Baby Mel bags particularly popular.

1. Lin and Leo BabyBag has always been our most popular item, and we just can’t keep them in stock. We are now out of all colours except cherry red (only because we managed to get an extra order in).
2. Knitted PomPom Slippers At half price in our sale, the knitted slippers have been very popular this month.
   
3. Baby Mel Amanda Bags
   Also on sale this month, the Amanda bags in both black and chocolate have now sold out (though we still have the Sasha).