Life A Fanny Pack that Doubles as a Changing Table and More Clever Items A stylish catchall shelf, a phone accessory for creating content and making calls, and 3D printed coasters made of plant-based "plastic" By Hannah Baker Hannah Baker Hannah is the Senior Home Editor at REAL SIMPLE magazine. She's worked in media for over a decade and previously worked at BRIDES magazine, Rachael Ray in Season magazine, and Reveal magazine. Her other bylines include Martha Stewart, Apartment Therapy, Shop TODAY, Better Homes & Gardens, Martha Stewart Weddings, and more. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on June 20, 2024 Close Photo: Kibou Bag Is there anything more cumbersome than a bulky diaper bag? It's enough to have to carry around your baby, much less a big ol' bag. We found this nifty fanny pack, below, that has a built-in changing pad, plenty of room for wet wipes and pacifiers, and space for keys and such, too! We also found a pop art-esque wall catchall/shelf/hook that's perfect for your hall or entryway (or a kid's room!), a suction cup attachment for your phone that makes handsfree video calls and content creation a breeze, and few other smart and clever finds! 01 of 06 Baby Bag Photo by Kibou Bags $98 at Kiboubag.com Introducing the smartest diaper bag we’ve ever seen. It’s a canvas belt bag (yay for fanny packs!) with a fold-out changing pad, a waterproof pocket for wet wipes, and a hook for keys or pacifiers. 02 of 06 Shelf Help Photo by Heller Furniture $100 at Hellerfurniture.com Art that organizes life! This funky-shaped 29-inch rack has pockets for keys, pens, and odds, and ends—plus hooks for leashes, bags, scarves, and such. 03 of 06 Protective Gear Photo by Morse Studio Co/Etsy $67 at Etsy These 3D-printed coasters, made of plant-based “plastic,” come in a set of four and can be stacked to create a cool, sculptural centerpiece when not in use. No more pesky water rings! Plus, these double as little trinket trays for jewelry or special keepsakes. 04 of 06 On the Fence Photo by Fence Pot Orig. $100 $90 at Fencepot.com Add some flower power to a standard PVC fence with this easy-to-install planter that simply pops onto the top of a post. 05 of 06 Case Study Photo by Casely $25 at Getcasely.com This suction cup thing lets you stick your phone onto windows, mirrors, or cabinet doors. (You can make Video calls while you cook!) Note: You’ll need a MagSafe-compatible case, but there are lots of options out there. Casely has some cute ones! 06 of 06 Better Batteries Photo by Better Battery $16 at Betterbattery.co Never sure what to do with spent batteries? This kithandles them for you. It comes with 20 AAs and 20 AAAs; when you’ve burned through them, mail the set back to be recycled, using the prepaid label. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit