What does a working mum actually carry every day?
A working mum usually carries a laptop, drink bottle, lunch, phone, keys, wallet and charger for herself, plus nappies, wipes, snacks and a spare outfit for the kids. That is 10 to 15 items across two very different parts of the day. A bag with separate compartments for each and a backpack mode for the commute keeps it organised and stops your shoulder carrying it all. The Heiych H-Convert has 11 compartments and weighs 900 grams.
Key takeaways
- Split your bag into three zones: work, kids and you.
- Give everything a pocket so you can find it with one hand.
- Insulated bottle pockets keep drinks and milk at the right temperature.
- A change mat that doubles as a laptop sleeve saves carrying both.
- Backpack mode spreads the load for the walk to the train or daycare.
How to pack for drop-off, the office and pick-up
The secret is not a bigger bag. It is a bag where every item has a home.
1. Work zone
Laptop in the padded sleeve, charger and notebook beside it. In the H-Convert the sleeve fits a 15 inch laptop.
2. Kids zone
Nappies and wipes go in the change mat pocket. Snacks and a spare outfit sit in the main compartment, and a Wet Bag keeps anything wet away from your laptop.
3. Your zone
Phone, keys, cards and sunglasses in the internal pockets so they are always in the same place.
4. Drinks
Your water bottle and their milk in the insulated pockets.
5. Lunch
The H-Case doubles as an insulated lunch bag and a makeup case.
A working mum’s everyday checklist
| Item | Where it goes |
|---|---|
| Laptop up to 15 inch | Padded sleeve |
| Charger and notebook | Main compartment |
| Nappies and wipes | Change mat pocket |
| Snacks and spare outfit | Main compartment |
| Wet or dirty clothes | Wet Bag |
| Drink bottle and milk | Insulated bottle pockets |
| Phone, keys, cards, sunglasses | Internal pockets |
| Lunch | H-Case |
Which size for your stage?
| Your stage | Bag | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Baby and back at work | H-Convert | Change mat included, 15 inch laptop, 900 g |
| Two or more kids, big days | H-Carry All | 30 litres, up to 17 inch laptop |
| Kids at school, lighter days | Mini H-Commuter | 700 g, 13 inch laptop |
| Pram walks and pick-up | H-Connect | Pram caddy and crossbody |
What mums carry in theirs
"My drink bottle, laptop and work essentials, change of clothes for the gym, the kids puffers, snacks, all the essential supplies like sunscreen and hats without it feeling too bulky or over filled."
Ally B., verified buyer
"My laptop, giant 1L water bottle and lunch."
Kimberley H., verified buyer
Heiych bags average 4.9 out of 5 from more than 170 verified reviews.
Why buy from an Australian family business
Heiych is designed in Brisbane by founder Laura King. You get 40 days to return your bag, faults are covered for as long as you own it, and every order ships with free tracked shipping. If you are not sure on size, compare all three side by side.
Frequently asked questions
What should a working mum carry every day?
Your laptop, charger, drink bottle, lunch, phone, keys and wallet, plus nappies, wipes, snacks and a spare outfit for the kids. A bag with separate compartments keeps the two sides of your day apart.
Can one bag work as a laptop bag and a nappy bag?
Yes. The H-Convert comes with a change mat that also works as a laptop sleeve, plus 11 compartments and insulated bottle pockets.
How do I stop my bag feeling heavy?
Start with a light bag, give everything a pocket so you do not overpack, and switch to backpack mode for longer walks. The H-Convert weighs 900 grams empty.
What size bag do I need?
The H-Convert suits most working mums with one child. Choose the H-Carry All for more than one child or a 16 to 17 inch laptop.
What if it is not right for me?
You have 40 days to return it, and faults are covered for as long as you own the bag.
Written by Laura King
Laura King is the founder and designer of Heiych. A former lawyer, she ran the corporate fashion label 400 Co. for over a decade before founding Heiych in Brisbane in late 2024.
As a mother of two boys who travels whenever time allows, she could not find one bag that worked for meetings, school pick-up and flights. So she designed it. Laura designs every H Bag herself and writes the Heiych Journal, practical guides to choosing a bag for work, travel, uni and life with little ones.
