Fancy yourself as the next Kate Moss? Or know someone who does?

We are giving one lucky mum and her child the opportunity to become PacaPod models for the day with starring roles in our summer photoshoot - in exchange for gorgeous PacaPod goodies.

We’re big fans of supporting our local community so the winning mum must be local to Manchester and previous modelling experience would be an advantage but not essential.

So if you have your poses & pouts down to a fine art, and a baby/toddler (girl or boy) who loves having their photo taken then email a pic of the two of you to offers@pacapod.com.

Include your contact details with your photo and we’ll be in touch with the lucky winner soon.

Good luck!

Amongst the glossy pages of this month’s Baby & Me magazine we spied our Mirano and Napier changing bags  – the answer to all packing dilemmas this summer!

Our adorable Changer Toy Pod took pride of place in the Mail on Sunday’s You Magazine last weekend, and whilst safety reins aren’t so frequently spotted on tots these days, tester Michelle reckons they’re making a comeback:

“Reins have been a must ever since our happy wanderer of a daughter could walk. Now two and a half, her old reins seem too babyish so this backpack from PacaPod with a lead attached ticks all the boxes. It looks fun, so she loves wearing it”

There’s been such a great reaction to the feature that we’ve already sold out of the Red Leopard and Pink Giraffe Pods! With just the Navy Zebra left make sure you get your orders in quick!

The spotlight has been firmly on the Mirano Chalk this Spring, with it’s bright hues and ample size making it the perfect holiday companion.

The latest PacaPod fan to sing it’s praises is mum of two and blogger Heather – you can check our her review and marvel at her arty photos at http://sahmlovingit.blogspot.co.uk/

Our very own Napier Mocha Melody is feeling rather proud this morning, after making a major appearance several times on BBC1 Soap Eastenders last night!

It’s been a busy time for PacaPod in the press this month, with four fab magazines showcasing our top styles!

The Napier Duck Egg (the new favourite this Spring) leads the way in both Gurgle magazine and Prima Baby & Pregnancy, closely followed by the Mink Sequoia in Pregnancy & Birth and the Napier Mocha Melody in Bump 2 Baby magazine. 

We're looking forward to seeing what April holds for us!

It has been a great year so far for celebrity mums and daughters; we've had Amanda Holden and baby Hollie, The Saturday's Una Healy and baby Aoife, and of course Beyonce and her daughter Blue Ivy.  We can only imagine all the gorgeous gifts these glam parents must be showering on their bundles of joy, but let's not forget that all new mums deserve a bit of pampering too!

Inspired by the queen of pop, Hellomagazine.com has compiled a Beyonce-themed Mother's Day wishlist full of stylish gift ideas for any busy mum.  Nestled amongst the pretty accessories and indulgent beauty products is our very own Sequoia changing bag in Black.  We reckon Hello has captured Beyonce's style perfectly - we can certainly picture her out and about with the glamorous Sequoia in tow!

After a mad scramble to Gatwick airport last week we managed to catch our flight to sunny Spain to check out the Cero a Cuatro nursery show in Valencia. And what a busy time we had meeting all the new faces who came over to say hello - hardly a minute to step outside and enjoy the beautiful weather! We have our Spanish distributor, Baby Emporium, to thank for making us feel so welcome during our stay in their wonderful country!

We're thrilled to start the year with a piece of good news - PacaPod has been given a Mums Love Award by popular parenting site BabyWorld! This award is in recognition of the wonderful reviews left on the website by PacaPod owners, so we'd like to thank all who took the time to tell the online community what they think of their changing bag!

The PacaPod team are thrilled to introduce our latest arrival... Spacious, iconic and with a stylish mix of natural fabrics and leather, the Mirano looks set to make a lasting impression for 2012.  Available in classic Chalk to pre-order now, make it your 'must-have' bag for the new year! And don't despair we haven't forgotten your old favourites either - the Napier will be available in beautiful Duck Egg, while the Almora dazzles in Tomato!

It might feel beyond chilly outside but all thoughts of icy weather melted away when we caught sight of Baby London's Hot Product page this month - the magazine's gone wild for our animal print Changer Toy Pods, which look set to make a lot of adventurous tots very happy this Christmas! These cute and colourful Pods are available in Red Leopard (pictured), Navy Zebra and Pink Giraffe, and at just £19.95 they make the perfect travel companion for your mini explorers!

Struggling with what to put under the tree this year?  Let the Baby London Xmas Gift Guide come to your rescue with ideas for all the family, including the perfect pressie for any new Dad - a PacaPod Picos Pack!

That first pang of excitement for Christmas can be triggered by so many things (we're pretty sure it is excitement we feel rather than dread...).  Digging out your thick winter woollies, a big steaming mug of mulled wine, or that Coca Cola advert (though we think it's easily outdone by John Lewis in the advert stakes this year). But what really fills us with festive cheer is the arrival of gorgeous Christmas catalogues, brimming with wonderful gift ideas for the whole family (but most importantly for yourself!).  The Red Direct team have hand-picked everything from jewellery and bags (including our own Coromandel) to home furnishings and toys for their festive offering.  You can take a look at the catalogue here and get ready to double the size of your wish list this Christmas!

Those of you who already own a PacaPod bag understand that PacaPod is much more than just a baby changing bag. With so many additional features and accessories included with each purchase, it can sometimes be a little tricky (not to mention lengthy) describing everything a PacaPod can do. So after some thought (and the help of a great team) we've come up with a trio of shiny new videos, demonstrating exactly how your PacaPod bag can make life easier for you. You can watch this on our website or all three on our YouTube channel. Popcorn at the ready, sit back and enjoy!

Watch the video here

We are delighted to have won a prestigious Bizziebaby Award for our PacaPod Napier baby changing bag. Bizziebaby is a website designed specifically for new parents looking for the best products on the market, and awards are given to products that have been scrupulously road-tested by parents, before being reviewed and marked out of 5.  You can read what those chosen to review the PacaPod Napier thought of the bag here.

We'd like to set the record straight.

Contrary to popular belief it does not always rain in Manchester.  And when the heavens do open over this magnificent city, it takes more than a little wet weather to dampen our spirits (get it?).

If you haven't already guessed, PacaPod's home is in Manchester, and boy do we love it here.  No congestion charge, great football and Coronation Street - what more could you want from your home city?  We're also lucky enough to have the support of local businesses and press (Manchester Evening News was the first publication to feature PacaPod - click here for a piece of nostalgia!).

Earlier this summer we found two PacaPod bags beautifully featured in Cheshire Mums Magazine - a first class move by the stylish mag to leave it's readers spoiled for choice!