Cooler Bags

Going out with a baby means always having food and drink with you. A bottle of milk, a pot of fruit puree, a container of vegetable pieces or a cup of water for your little one. With cooler bags you keep your child's food at the right temperature on the go, whether you're heading to nursery, spending the day with grandma and grandpa or an afternoon in the park. At Tiny Giggles you'll find the thermal cooler bags from BimbiDreams: compact, light and made of waterproof cotton. Below you can read what makes them special and how to use them cleverly.

The BimbiDreams thermal cooler bags

The cooler bags from BimbiDreams measure 21 x 26 x 8 cm. That's big enough for a few bottles or food containers, and small enough to fit in the changing bag, the pram basket or a backpack. The bags are made of waterproof cotton, so a leaking bottle doesn't immediately soak the rest of your bag. The handy closure opens and closes easily, even with one hand while you hold your baby. There is a handle to carry the bag.

Choose from two calm colours:

• Astros Grey: grey and neutral, goes with any bag.
• Natural Navy: dark blue, stylish and easy to combine.

What goes in a cooler bag?

The cooler bags are designed to carry your baby's food, both bottles and solid food. Think of:

• one or two bottles of milk or water;
• a pot or container of fruit or vegetable puree;
• pieces of fruit, rice cakes or a sandwich for a toddler;
• an ice pack, if you want to keep something cool.

Handy containers are under snack boxes and fruit containers and lunchboxes. For a warm meal there are thermos food containers, and for drinks that need to stay cold or warm for a long time thermos bottles.

Using cooler bags cleverly

A cooler bag works best when you prepare it well. Here's how to get the most out of it:

• Pre-chill: put food and drinks in the fridge first, so they are already cold when they go in the bag.
• Use an ice pack: place an ice pack from the freezer between the bottles or containers.
• Fill the bag: a full bag stays cool longer than a half-empty one.
• Out of the sun: keep the bag in the shade, for example in the pram basket, and not in a hot car.
• Keep it closed: only open the bag when you need something.

What to look for in a cooler bag

• Size: for a baby or toddler a compact bag is enough. A large cool box is heavy and takes up a lot of space.
• Material: waterproof material stops spilled milk or puree from leaking through the bag.
• Closure: a closure that opens easily is handy when you only have one hand free.
• Portable: with a handle you can easily carry the bag or hang it on the pram for a moment.
• Cleaning: a smooth inside wipes clean quickly.

Formula and breast milk on the go

If you take formula with you, always follow the advice on the packaging. Many parents take measured powder and water separately and only make up the bottle when the baby is hungry. Keep expressed breast milk cool with an ice pack. Not sure how long something stays good? Follow the advice of your health visitor or midwife. A cooler bag helps you keep food at the right temperature, but it isn't a fridge: so use food you've brought in good time.

For every day out

A cooler bag is handy for lots of moments:

• To nursery: the bottles and snacks for the day neatly together.
• Visits: an afternoon with grandma and grandpa or friends, with all the food within reach.
• Park, beach or zoo: cool drinks and fruit on a warm day.
• Car or train journey: food and drinks for the way, without having to stop at a shop.
• Holiday: handy at the campsite or holiday home, for a cool bottle or a container of fruit during a walk or an afternoon by the water.

Everything for outings with your baby is under out with the baby, and more for on the go under on the go.

Drinks for your child

Does your child already drink by themselves? Then bring a drink bottle too. A bottle with a straw or spout is easy for little hands, and an insulated bottle keeps water cool for extra long. See kids' water bottles for all models. Stand the bottle upright in the cooler bag, so everything stays neat and dry.

Combining with a changing bag

The compact cooler bag fits nicely in a changing bag. That way you have nappies, wipes and food in one bag, while the food stays separate and at the right temperature. Is your child going to school? Then a lunch bag is handy for the lunchbox and drink bottle.

Cleaning

Empty the cooler bag after each use. Wipe the inside with a damp cloth and a little mild washing-up liquid, and leave the bag open so it can dry properly. That prevents unpleasant smells. Spilled milk or puree? Wipe it away as soon as possible. Store the bag in a dry place, and it's always ready for the next outing.

A practical baby gift

A cooler bag is a practical baby gift that parents often don't think of themselves, but use every week. Combine it with a few mealtime bibs or a snack box, and you have a handy gift for the first outings. We are happy to gift-wrap your present.

Ordering from Tiny Giggles

Order before 1pm and we ship your parcel the same working day. Shipping is free within the Netherlands from €49, and to Belgium and Germany from €69. We ship to all countries in the European Union.

Frequently asked questions about cooler bags

How big are the cooler bags?

The BimbiDreams cooler bags measure 21 x 26 x 8 cm.

What are the cooler bags made of?

Waterproof cotton.

Can I carry bottles and solid food in them?

Yes, the cooler bag is designed for both bottles and solid food for your baby.

How do I keep the contents cool for longer?

Pre-chill food and drinks in the fridge, use an ice pack and keep the bag out of the sun.

Discover all cooler bags at Tiny Giggles below. Order before 1pm, shipped the same working day. Do you have a question? Feel free to contact us, we are happy to help.