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The Ultimate Baby Guide: Must-Have Items + Mum Hacks
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items A registry of baby products I genuinely love and recommend, plus all the tips, tricks and little things I wish someone had told me before having a baby 🤍 From pregnancy and preparing for labour, to birth, postpartum, breastfeeding, newborn life and ...
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FEEDING
SLEEPING AND SOOTHING
NAPPY AND DIAPER ESSENTIALS
BATHING
TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
HEALTH AND SAFETY
FEEDING
People will tell you to buy muslin burp cloths, but honestly… just don’t. They’re fine for little dribbles, but they are nowhere near absorbent enough for a big spit-up and you’ll end up needing about three of them at once
Don’t waste your money tr...
Big Softies Towel Nappy | Baby Bunting AU
Honestly, I could’ve handled hand-washing bottles, but once I was constantly washing breast pump parts too, it became A LOT. This washes, sterilises and dries everything for you — load it up, press a button and walk away. Such a time and sanity saver...
Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro
Incredible adorable we have been using our when we go watch live footy games she loves it
Bright Starts Pop 'N Sit Portable Booster Seat
I’ve tried so many different baby bottles and these honestly seemed to be the best option for us.
The Philips Avent glass bottles feel really sturdy, they’re easy to clean, don’t hold onto smells or stains like some plastic bottles can, and they’ve ...
Avent Natural Response Newborn Starter Set 0 Months+ | Healthylife
I had the glass Phillips baby bottles so it was good if you accidentally made the milk too hot.
Personalised Allergy & Name Bottle Bands | Stuck on You Australia
If you leak a lot in those first few weeks of breastfeeding, these are honestly so worth having. Instead of soaking through breast pads and wasting the milk, you can just pop them in your bra and collect it.
I’ve tried other milk collectors, includi...
Elvie Catch Milk Collection Shells - Set of 2
When I’m not using my electric pump, this little manual one still does wonders. I’ve tried other manual options and I keep coming back to the Medela Harmony because it’s simple, portable, easy to clean and you can completely control the suction yours...
Manual Medela Australia
Extremely cost effective the only problem was that it was a bit loud so they weren’t ideal for pumping while out however for pumping at home they did the job
Tignapoo MY-376 Wearable Silent Breast Pump
Personally I loved this way better than any other pump the heated settings are amazing I got given these as a gift but tbh there are other pumps cheaper if you are on a budget that work.
eufy Wearable Breast Pump E20
Overall favourite, best brand I’ve tried heats in almost 2 minutes amazing easy and convenient for a screaming baby
Grownsy Nutri 10-in-1 Auto-Lift Bottle Warmer
Keeps milk warm and is great for glass bottle.
Philips Avent Natural Glass Sleeve 240ml Baby Bottle Insulated ...
These were amazing for helping protect sore, cracked and dry nipples!
I alternated between Silverettes and nipple cream — I didn’t use them at the same time. After one feed I’d wear my Silverettes, then after the next I’d use nipple cream without th...
Silverette Nursing Cups, Postpartum Essentials
Couldn’t rate this more! My sister-in-law actually gave me her old one and I absolutely fell in love with it. It’s big, supportive and brings bub up to a much more comfortable height for feeding, which really takes the pressure off your arms and back...
Momcozy Original Nursing Pillow for Breastfeeding
Bub can drink from anywhere around the 360° rim, so it feels more like learning to drink from a normal open cup without the mess. It automatically seals when they stop drinking, so we’ve had WAY fewer spills. The handles are perfect for little hands ...
Munchkin Miracle 360 Trainer Cup
If you’re starting solids, GET A SPLAT MAT! This saves so much cleaning — just pop it underneath the high chair and it catches the food, water and all the other mess bub throws on the floor.
The BabyBoet one is 130 x 130cm, waterproof and has a non-...
BABYBOET Splat Mat for Baby - Under High Chair
A breastfeeding MUST-HAVE for me! Those first few weeks can leave your nipples feeling so dry and tender, and lanolin creates a protective, moisturising barrier that can help soothe cracked or irritated skin.
I used nipple cream alongside my Silvere...
Lanolin Nipple Cream for Breastfeeding Moms
LOVE the design of these! Breastmilk is precious, so anything that makes storing and pouring it without spilling easier is a win. They have a wide opening, separate pouring spout and double zip seal, plus they can stand upright or freeze flat to save...
Medela Easy Pour Breast Milk Storage Bags, 100 Ct
The Natural Response teats only release milk when bub actively drinks, so they can pause to breathe and swallow without milk continuing to flow — something I really liked about them.
The bottles themselves get really good reviews too, but one thing...
Philips Avent Starter Kit | Baby Bottles with Natural Nipples
You pop soft fruit, veggies or other age-appropriate foods inside and bub can hold it themselves and suck/chew the food through the small holes. I especially love the idea of putting chilled or frozen fruit in it when teething — food AND something so...
Silicone Baby Fresh Food/ Fruit Feeder
These are such good everyday bibs, especially once bub starts drooling NON-STOP from teething! They’re made with soft organic cotton with an absorbent backing, so they actually help keep bub’s clothes and chest dry rather than the drool soaking strai...
KeaBabies - Baby Dribble Bibs / Baby Bibs
This is one of those random baby buys that actually makes SO much sense! I’d keep a separate collapsible basin just for bottles, teats, pump parts and feeding items rather than washing them directly in the kitchen sink.
It’s not just a mum hack eith...
Collapsible Basin For Baby Bottles
An absolute MUST once bub starts solids! I much prefer these for messy meals because they cover bub’s chest AND arms, rather than a normal bib only protecting the front. Long-sleeve smock bibs are especially handy for baby-led weaning and self-feedin...
The Cover-All Smock Bib Long Sleeve
Such a good highchair if you want something that’s comfortable for bub but can also be folded away when you’re not using it!
I actually started out with the Kmart highchair and honestly, it was great for what it was — super easy to wipe down, simple...
Joie Mimzy Snacker High Chair Taupe
Such a good little budget find! You definitely don’t need to spend a fortune on a bottle brush — this one does exactly what you need it to do and is only around $8 at Coles.
The main brush is silicone and non-scratch, so it’s great for getting righ...
CUB 2 In 1 Bottle & Teat Brush With Silicone Base | 1 each
Such a simple baby item but SO worth having! I loved clipping bub’s dummy onto their clothes or bib so I wasn’t constantly picking it up off the floor or searching the pram and nappy bag for it.
The Tommee Tippee ones have a soft cotton strap, secu...
Tommee Tippee Pacifier Clip
Once Bub starts solids, the amount of food that somehow ends up on the floor is ridiculous, This mat goes straight under the highchair and catches all the dropped food and spills, making clean-up so much easier.
It’s waterproof, stain-resistant and ...
BABYBOET Baby Splat Mat for High Chair
SLEEPING AND SOOTHING
Such a cute little cuddle buddy! It automatically starts soothing when it hears bub cry, which is amazing when you can’t get to them straight away. It has calming sounds and gentle vibrations to help settle bub, and the soft cuddly design makes it pe...
Ingenuity Sylvi Cuddle Pal Daytime Baby Soother
Such a handy little night light for those middle-of-the-night feeds and nappy changes! Just touch it to turn it on, so there’s no fumbling around for switches in the dark. Gives you enough light to see what you’re doing without having to turn on the ...
POLAMD Night Light for Kids, Egg Light Nursery
One of my favourite purchases! The Babyhood Lulu Cot is pricey, but I found mine on Facebook Marketplace for around $100 and just bought a new mattress separately. It converts as bub grows and can last up to around 5 years, plus you can buy caster wh...
Lulu Cot - Babyhood Australia
Such a simple little toy, but somehow always the one she wants.
Rainbow Lights Axolotl
They’re super lightweight, so they’re easy for little mouths to keep in, and the added bonus is they glow in the dark, an absolute lifesaver when you’re trying to find the dummy in the middle of the night!
Ultra-light StayPut Day and Night Soothers
These and the Tommee Tippee Ultra-Light are hands down the two dummies that have worked BEST for me! Personally, I genuinely love both — I just found the Tommee Tippee Ultra-Light feels noticeably lighter, which is literally what they’re designed aro...
Philips Avent Ultra Air Night Pacifier 6-18M
The picture quality and screen size are really good, and the battery lasts ages! You can also use split screen if you have two cameras, which is perfect for keeping an eye on two kids in different rooms at the same time.
Tweetycam Baby Monitor Bundle with 2 cameras
I will stand by this until I die — BEST bassinet ever! It’s on wheels, so you can easily move it around the house for daytime naps, and it has a rocking function which was amazing for settling bub. The sides are breathable mesh, there’s a handy stora...
Iora Air Bedside sleeper
Perfect for somewhere to pop bub safely while you’re nearby getting the washing, dishes or housework done. It has different swing speeds, music/nature sounds, a timer AND a vibration setting — the vibration was an absolute miracle for settling my bub...
ConvertMe Swing-2-Seat - Swell – Kids2, LLC
I had SO many people recommend muslin cloths for burping and spit-ups, so I bought heaps — and honestly, I was so disappointed! They were fine for tiny newborn spit-ups, but once bub started bringing up more, I found they just weren’t absorbent enoug...
Sand Muslin Lace Baby Blanket
One of my newborn must-haves! So much easier than wrapping a swaddle and I loved that bub could sleep with their arms up while still feeling snug. The two-way zip makes night nappy changes super easy, and the different TOGs are great for different te...
Swaddle Up - Newborn & Baby Swaddles
just zip bub in rather than trying to wrap a traditional swaddle. I LOVE that you can start with their arms in and then pop the shoulder buttons open to transition to arms out when they start showing signs of rolling, so you get more use out of it. T...
Newborn & Baby Swaddle Bags
Great option and a must have a case to put pacifiers and it even sterilises them.
BIBS Pacifier Cases - Hygienic Storage for Busy Parents
NAPPY AND DIAPER ESSENTIALS
Such a good baby life hack! I put these under the fitted cot sheet as an extra layer of protection in case of a nappy leak or blowout during the night. it makes clean-ups so much easier and helps protect the mattress. I also keep a few in the nursery...
Disposable Diaper Changing Pads Pack of 100 for Babies
This was always one I liked having ready for when bub actually started getting red, sore or irritated. It’s a zinc-based barrier cream that protects the skin from moisture and irritants like wee and poo, while helping soothe symptoms including rednes...
Sudocrem Baby Diaper Rash Cream 4.4oz
I LOVE having Bepanthen because it’s another great everyday option, but it has a slightly different formula. Rather than being a high-zinc paste, it contains dexpanthenol/pro-vitamin B5 and creates a breathable protective barrier while helping suppor...
Bepanthen cream: Bepanthen Skin Care
Desitin contains a whopping 40% zinc oxide, compared with around 15% in QV and Sudocrem, and forms a thick barrier to seal out moisture and irritants. This would be the one I’d pull out for a really angry, red irritation-type nappy rash, particularly...
Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Rapid Relief Cream
regular everyday barrier cream, especially if bub has sensitive skin. It contains 15% zinc oxide, which creates a physical barrier between the skin and the nappy, plus glycerin and panthenol. It’s fragrance-free and designed for daily use, including ...
QV Baby Barrier Cream
Not a necessity, we only use this of a night for changing as it can be a bit too cold for Bub during winter.
Baby Wipes & Warmers
I love them for everyday nappy changes, wiping little hands and cleaning up the million random messes that come with having a baby, They’re soft and moist without having a strong scent, and the fragrance-free formula is a big reason I’d choose these ...
Curash Fragrance Free Baby Wipes 8 x 80 Value Pack
Nappy caddies are SO underrated — we have multiple! One stays in the car stocked with nappies, wipes, change supplies and spare clothes for those inevitable blowouts, and we keep another in the house. 😂 My hubby, God love him, would try to help when...
Baby Nappy Caddy Corduroy Nursery Basket
leather surface is waterproof and wipe-clean, which is honestly the biggest selling point for me. If bub wees mid-change or you’re dealing with a poo explosion, you can simply wipe the mat clean rather than having another fabric change mat to wash.
Blissful Diary Vegan Leather Baby Changing Pad
One of those little things that makes your nappy bag so much less bulky! Instead of carrying around an entire packet of wipes everywhere, I’d just put enough for the day into a refillable silicone wipes pouch.
They’re slim, lightweight and reusable,...
Silicone Wipes Pouch
really handy to keep right beside the nappy changing station. You’re obviously dealing with wee, poo, wipes and dirty nappies multiple times a day, so having hand sanitiser within reach is great when you can’t immediately get to the sink.
Hand Sanitiser | Chemist Warehouse
BATHING
MooGoo honestly has some of the best baby creams! Their cradle cap cream worked wonders for us. I’m also a HUGE fan of the Mustela cradle cap range — I swear by it! Both have been absolute favourites in our house.
Baby Starter Kit
If there’s one thing I want from a baby towel, it’s for it to actually DRY them, I’ve found some baby towels can feel super soft but basically just move the water around — these are a much better option!
I love the Bubba Blue Bamboo Hooded Towels be...
Bubba Blue Hooded Towel 2 Pack Adventure
Honestly, you do NOT need to spend heaps of money on a baby bath! The basic Kmart one does exactly what you need it to do and is such a good budget option.
It’s lightweight, a really good size for a growing bub and has a contoured shape, plus there’...
Shop Baby Bathing Toys Tubs & Accessories
I use them in the bath with bub’s wash, but they’re also really handy for wiping messy faces, feeding clean-ups or just having in the nappy bag.
Definitely something I’d stock up on — you can never really have too many baby washers! 🤍
Little Bamboo Muslin Washer 6 Pack Natural
I LOVE this lotion! I especially wanted at least one product in our bath and bedtime routine that actually smells really nice, and this has been the one for me since bub was a newborn.
The smell is hard to describe — it’s soft, warm, powdery and sli...
Baby Bedtime® Lotion
What I love about the MooGoo one is that it’s a body wash AND bubble bath in one, so you can either put a pump or two straight into the bath for bubbles or use it directly as a wash. You can even use it as a shampoo, so it’s such an easy all-rounder ...
MooGoo 2-in-1 Bubbly Wash - Natural & Gentle Baby Wash
The QV Baby Gentle Wash is soap-free, fragrance-free, colour-free and pH balanced, so it’s a really nice gentle option for bub’s skin. It also contains glycerin to help with hydration and niacinamide (Vitamin B3) to help support the skin barrier, whi...
QV Baby Gentle Wash 250g - Daily Use
HOW I USE IT: I add one capful to warm bath water and mix it through, then let bub bathe for around 5–10 minutes. I use a little QV Baby Gentle Wash or MooGoo Baby Wash for the areas that actually need washing and rinse that off. Then I get bub out a...
QV Baby Bath Oil
Just even something cheap I can’t remember what brand we had but they are handy to have at home.
Baby Brush and Comb Set, Goat Hair, 3 Piece
I personally prefer this over the Kmart bath support! I was lucky enough to be gifted mine, and it has honestly been amazing. The Kmart one is definitely still a good cheaper option, but if you can get the Angelcare one, I LOVE it.
The soft-touch me...
Angelcare Baby Bath Support Grey 0-6M
I love that it’s non-slip with suction cups underneath to help keep the mat in place, but my favourite part is the heat indicator — it gives you an extra visual warning if the bath water is getting too hot.
Bath Mat with Heat Indicator
Cradle cap MIRACLE! 🙌 This has honestly been the best thing we’ve tried — it helps soften and loosen those stubborn flakes so they’re much easier to gently wash or brush away. A little goes a long way, it’s easy to use and was so gentle on bub’s sca...
Mustela Cradle Cap Products for Babies & Newborns
the soft silicone bristles can be used to gently massage and exfoliate bub’s scalp, which can help loosen cradle cap, while the other side has a removable sponge for washing their body.
The sponge is replaceable, and the little fox tail is actually ...
Baby Bath Brush - Silicone Soft Touch Brush with Sponge - b.box for kids
They’re adjustable so you can get a nice snug fit around their head, and the visor helps direct the water and shampoo away from their face and eyes while you’re rinsing their hair.
Tbh I use it in the shower sometimes it’s great
Definitely one of ...
Baby Hair Washing Shield
I was actually gifted this and LOVE it so much! It makes washing bub’s hair so much easier, especially when they HATE getting water in their face. It has two different pouring options — a gentle rain-shower flow for little babies and a waterfall-styl...
Frida Baby Control The Flow Rinser - Cup: BPA-Free ...
Such a handy little thing for bath time! I love being able to see the actual water temperature instead of guessing with my hand, especially when bub was tiny. It’s also a room thermometer, so you can use it to check bub’s room temperature too, which ...
Dreambaby Whale Shark USB Rechargeable Baby Bath ...
TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
My biggest advice when choosing a car seat is, if it fits your car and budget, seriously consider a 360°
We went with the Maxi-Cosi Raia 360, but there are other great 360° options too. seat. Being able to rotate bub towards the door makes getting ...
Maxi-Cosi Convertible Car Seats | All-in-One & Rotating Car Seats
I mainly chose this brand because it’s shatter-proof, which gave me a bit more peace of mind having it near bub. It’s also really big, gives you a clear wide view and you can adjust the angle easily. There are definitely cheaper ones like Kmart that ...
Maxi Cosi Back Seat Car Mirror Black
I did SO much research before deciding on a pram, and this is the one I absolutely fell in love with! A pram is something you’re going to use ALL the time, so this was one of the baby products I was happy to spend a bit more money on to get what I ac...
Olive Double Pram | Edwards & Co NZ
A portable bottle warmer is honestly SO handy when you’re out with bub! The Cherub Baby has been my favourite. I know there are mixed reviews, especially about leaking, but I’ve had mine for 4 months now and haven’t had a single leak or problem. It’s...
Cherub Baby Portable Bottle Warmer Multi Award Winner, Milk/Water ...
Such a handy little white noise machine for on the go! The sounds are soft and calming, it’s super lightweight, clips easily onto the pram and the little night light is great for feeds or nappy changes. My only downside is the battery — it claims a l...
Drift Away White Noise Machine for Baby in Taupe
It’s really good and super breathable, perfect for when you need to get some housework done. I swear, whenever I put bub in here, she falls asleep and I can finally get things done around the house!
Ergobaby Omni Dream Baby Carrier Pearl Grey
Such a handy little thing for the nappy bag! It holds up to 2 dummies and the silicone strap loops straight onto your nappy bag or pram, so you’re not digging around trying to find a clean dummy when bub is losing it.
I also love that it collapses ...
Plum Soother Storage Pod Grey
Cheap, simple and SO convenient! We always keep a wet bag in the car/nappy bag for blowouts, wet clothes, dirty bibs or anything else you don’t want touching the rest of your stuff. They’re reusable, washable and help contain the mess until you get h...
Wet Bags: Baby Products
SO convenient when you’re out and about! A wipeable travel change mat gives you a clean spot to change bub pretty much anywhere, then you can just wipe it down, fold it up and throw it back in the nappy bag. Perfect for public change tables, the car ...
Baby Travel Changing Mat - Change Mat Clutch
So cute and surprisingly handy! There are definitely cheaper options, but I loved having the Moodie holder clipped to the nappy bag so there was always a bag ready for dirty nappies when we were out. The bags are scented too, which helps with those s...
Moodie Disposable Diaper Bags Dispenser COMBO
Great purchase not only to help cool down the baby in summer heat but can also be useful during Labor for hot sweats it gets so hot and sweaty
Momcozy 8000mAh Portable Stroller Fan
So simple but SO handy! You can pre-measure bub’s formula into 3 separate compartments, then just turn the lid to the one you need and pour it straight into the bottle. I loved this for the nappy bag because it meant I didn’t have to carry the whole ...
Nuby Formula Powder Dispenser 0+ Months
They’re one of those things you don’t necessarily think to buy before having a baby, but once they’re in the nappy bag you’ll find a million uses for them.
4baby Stroller Clips 4 Pack Black
HEALTH AND SAFETY
SO handy for on-the-go cleaning when you don’t have access to soap and water! If bub drops their dummy or a bottle on the ground, these are perfect for a quick clean. The only time I don’t rely on them is if it lands somewhere visibly dirty or on a b...
Dr Brown's Soother & Bottle Wipes, 40-Pack
Get a proper digital thermometer! With my first, we only had a forehead one and when we ended up at hospital, they asked if we’d checked bub’s temperature with a digital thermometer. Forehead ones are handy, but I wouldn’t rely on one alone — a basic...
Welcare Digital Thermometer WDT404
Definitely getting the FridaBaby Accu-Dose for our next bub! Trying to give medicine to a crying baby is NOT always easy. This uses a syringe that directs the medicine towards the inside of bub’s cheek through a dummy-style teat, helping make those l...
Frida Baby Accu-Dose Medicine Pacifier
My bub started teething SO early and most of the things I found weren’t suitable until they were older for example bonjela can’t be used until 4 months old. We were struggling and Bub was so fussy and in pain. Someone recommended Weleda Baby Teething...
Homoeopathic Baby Teething Powder
I actually really liked this for those gassy, unsettled baby moments when you’ve already tried burping, bicycle legs and tummy massage and they’re still uncomfortable 😭 It’s basically a soft belly band with a little warming insert that sits across t...
Dr. Brown's Gripebelt Heated Belly Band
This looks a bit ridiculous when they’re wearing it, but I actually think it’s such a clever little product for that really wobbly stage when babies start pulling themselves up and trying to walk.
It basically sits on them like a tiny backpack, with...
PandaEar Baby Head Protection Backpack
I found this especially good for those annoying little dry boogers that you can literally SEE in their nose but can’t get out without feeling like you’re going to hurt them.
It has two different ends — a little scoop and a loop — so you can gently g...
haakaa Baby Nose & Ear Wax Cleaner Tool
Such a cheap little teether but honestly one of the good ones. Sometimes babies don’t care about the expensive fancy teethers you buy them and end up obsessed with something like this.
It’s made from soft silicone with heaps of different little tex...
Chewbies Silicone Teether - Nuby
I really like this as a first toothpaste, especially when they’re still at the stage where half the toothpaste ends up being swallowed rather than spat out, It’s made for little ones from 6 months+
Another thing I love is the flavours! There’s Berry...
Gaia Natural Baby Probiotic Toothpaste Mild Mint 50g
I genuinely never knew you were meant to clean a baby’s gums before they even had teeth until after having a baby, but you actually are! gently cleaning baby’s gums with a clean, damp cloth even before their first tooth appears. It helps keep their m...
Jack N Jill Tooth & Gum Wipes 25 Pack
This is one of those things I didn’t think I’d use that much until baby got their first blocked nose, and then suddenly the humidifier was running every night.
What I love about this one is that it’s 3 things in one — a cool-mist humidifier, diffuse...
Vicks 3-in-1 SleepyTime™ Humidifier
I really like having a teething gel on hand for those days when their gums are clearly bothering them and they just want to chew absolutely EVERYTHING, This one is really easy to use — you just put a small amount directly onto the sore area and gentl...
Teething Gel 20g
It’s suitable for babies from 4 months+ and can be repeated after 3 hours if needed, with no more than 6 doses in 24 hours. Definitely follow the directions carefully because this is a medicine rather than something I’d continuously rub on their gums...
Bonjela Teething & Mouth Ulcer Gel 15g
Personally, an electric nasal aspirator was never worth it for me. I tried one thinking it would be so much better, but honestly I always came back to this little FESS set. It’s cheap, simple and actually does the job!
The saline spray is suitable f...
Fess Little Nasal Spray + Aspirator 15ml
Mommy’s Bliss Gripe Water is definitely one I’d recommend having in the cupboard for those really fussy, gassy days! I like this one compared to a lot of other gripe waters because it has no added sugar or alcohol and uses organic fennel and ginger.
...
Mommy's Bliss Gripe Water Original, Infants
Infacol is made for trapped wind, gas and colicky/griping tummy pain, and unlike a lot of gripe waters, it can actually be used from birth.
The active ingredient is simeticone, which basically helps all those tiny gas bubbles in baby’s tummy join t...
Infacol Effective Colic Relief 50ml
I found Nurofen especially handy once teething really kicked in. Because ibuprofen is also anti-inflammatory, it can be a really useful option when their gums are swollen and sore, rather than just treating the pain. It can also provide relief for up...
Nurofen For Children Baby 3+ Months Strawberry Flavour 50mL
I absolutely loved having Baby Panadol on hand, especially for those first immunisations. When they were unsettled and sore afterwards, it was such a relief knowing I had something suitable to help with the pain and fever if they needed it.
1 Year Baby Drops with Dosing Device Fever and Pain Relief 20ml
These are honestly such an underrated baby product and something I’d definitely keep in the medicine cupboard AND throw a few in the nappy bag!
They’re suitable from newborn, and they’re made specifically for gently cleaning around babies’ eyes when...
Little Eyes Cleansing Wipes 30
The little banana is made from soft silicone with different textures that massage baby’s gums while they chew, which is so nice once those sore teething gums start. The little bristles are also great for introducing the feeling of a toothbrush and ge...
Nuby Nananubs Banana Massaging Teether Yellow
My first started teething really early and was still too young for Bonjela, so I honestly felt a bit lost with what I could actually use. Another parent recommended Weleda Baby Teething Powder, and I was so glad they did!
It’s designed to help relie...
Weleda Baby Teething Powder Oral Powder 60g
Another one I always liked having in the cupboard for those horrible stuffy, unsettled nights. It’s made specifically for babies and has a much gentler fragrance than regular Vicks, with scents like eucalyptus, rosemary and lavender.
I loved using a...
Vicks Baby Balsam Decongestant Chest Rub 50g
Such a clever teether! You fill it with cold water and a small ice cube, which keeps the soft silicone bunny nice and cool to help soothe sore, swollen gums. I love that you know exactly what’s inside it rather than having a gel-filled teether.
The ...
B.box Chill + Fill Baby Teether 3+ Months | 1 Each
You can absolutely use normal baby nail clippers, but especially when they’re tiny newborns, I was always so scared I was going to accidentally cut their skin. Their nails are ridiculously small and somehow still grow so quickly!
This electric nail ...
Rite Aid Baby Nail Trimmer
One important thing I wish more parents knew though: Cancer Council Australia doesn’t recommend widespread sunscreen use on babies under 6 months because their skin is so sensitive. For little babies, shade, covering clothing and a hat should be the ...
MooGoo Baby And Child Clear Zinc Sunscreen SPF40 120g
If anybody has experienced an Australian summer, you’ll understand why something like this is a must-have, Prams can get so hot, especially when Bub is sitting against the same fabric for ages, and I was always worried about them getting sweaty and u...
Stroller Ice Silk Cooling Pad Summer Winter
PLAY AND DEVELOPEMENT
I love the beach but was scared of Bub getting sunburnt this way we could still enjoy our time.
Baby beach tents, pop-up sun shelters
Great for play and development
Tummy Time Sensory Book
Just buy it! It’s only around $49 from Kmart and SO worth it. The extra cushioning gave me so much peace of mind when bub was learning to sit, crawl and inevitably topple over every five seconds. It’s also a great little space for tummy time and floo...
Soft Play Mat - Grey
I honestly couldn’t justify the price of the Mambobaby at first, so I was VERY thankful my mum bought ours — but after using it, I’d happily spend the money myself! I love the different positions as bub grows and becomes more confident in the water, ...
Mambobaby Australia
Definitely one of those products that looks SO cute and reassuring when baby starts sitting, crawling and pulling themselves up! It’s basically a little padded backpack/cushion that sits behind baby’s head and upper back, designed to provide some cus...
PandaEar Baby Head Protection Backpack
You really don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on a baby activity mat when something like this does so much.
I loved the piano/kicking part because Bub quickly worked out that kicking it made the lights, sounds and music start, which made it so ...
Piano Play Mat & Gym
I found anything that made tummy time more interesting was worth having, especially for babies who weren’t exactly thrilled about being put on their tummy, It encourages them to lift their head, reach and move while giving them something colourful an...
Infinno Inflatable Tummy Time Mat Baby Water
I absolutely love these for toddlers! They’re such a simple little toy, but I found they made learning new words feel like playing rather than sitting down and trying to “teach” them.
Bub just puts a card into the reader and it says the word out lou...
Toddler Talking Flash Cards | Learning Journey & More
I absolutely love this toy! It can be used as a push-along mower, a foot-powered ride-on tractor, or the interactive driver panel can come off for floor/on-the-go play, so it’s something they can enjoy in a few different ways as they grow. It’s desig...
3-in-1 Mow and Grow Tractor Green
great for encouraging Bub to discover their hands and feet, kick, reach and explore cause and effect, while also giving them different colours, textures and sounds to focus on.
The Kmart set comes with 4 pieces and is recommended for 3–12 months. Fo...
Infinno Baby Wrist Rattles & Foot Finder Socks
Such a cute little tummy-time addition, and I love that it’s something that actually helps make those daily tummy-time sessions more enjoyable for Bub.
Oscar & Florri Woodland Tummy Time Roller | Baby Bunting AU
I loved sitting together, pointing at the pictures, saying the letters and words out loud and eventually getting them to point things out themselves. Such a simple and inexpensive way to start introducing letters, new words and early reading skills w...
First Steps Alphabet Board Book
LABOUR AND DELIVERY MUST HAVES
A mix of products that can make labour more comfortable, practical hospital must-haves and little things that are easy to forget about. These are the things I’ve used, loved or wish I’d known about before giving birth — all the little extras that can...
From one mum to another — bring a mattress topper! After my first birth, I knew this was coming with me for baby #2. My mum was an absolute lifesaver for getting me one because if giving birth and recovering isn’t uncomfortable enough, trying to slee...
Mattress Topper For Hospital Bed
LIP BALM 💋 — A LABOUR MUST-HAVE! I didn’t realise how dry my lips would get during labour, especially with all the heavy breathing. My mum was an absolute lifesaver and brought me some during my labour! Definitely pack one in your hospital bag — it’...
Medicated Lip Balm
SUCH an easy one to forget! Hospital power points can be in the most inconvenient places and sometimes nowhere near your bed. Labour can also go for hours, so the last thing you want is a dead phone when you’re trying to contact family, take photos o...
Extra long phone charger
Especially good if you’re getting lots of lower-back discomfort. Having warmth on your back can feel amazing while you’re breathing through contractions, and heat is one of the non-medication comfort measures commonly used for pain. Just check what y...
Heat packs
Definitely get one with a straw! When you’re lying down, on your side, on a birth ball or in the middle of contractions, you’re not going to want to sit up every time you need a drink. Your partner can literally hold it up and give you sips between c...
Insulated drink bottle with a straw 🧊 —
PACK MORE THAN ONE because somehow hair ties always disappear 😂 Labour can get HOT and sweaty, and once your hair starts sticking to your face and neck it becomes the most annoying thing in the world. You’ll be so thankful you can chuck it all up an...
Hair Ties & Scrunchies
Labour rooms can feel so hot, especially once contractions get intense and you’ve been moving around for hours. A little rechargeable/pram fan can sit beside the bed, clip onto something or your partner can hold it directly on you. Such a small thing...
Momcozy 8000mAh Portable Stroller Fan
Pregnancy, labour and all the fluid shifts around birth can leave your legs and ankles feeling so swollen and heavy. Compression socks can help support circulation and reduce swelling, and they can be especially nice during a long labour or afterward...
Labor & Delivery Socks and Compression Socks
You do NOT want to be bending down trying to put proper shoes on during labour. Slides are so easy to slip on for walking around the hospital, going to the bathroom or showering. Plus you probably won’t want bare feet on hospital bathroom floors.
Good non slip comfortable slides
Cheap, tiny and SO handy if you get back labour. Your partner can roll or press it firmly into your lower back during contractions so they don’t absolutely destroy their hands trying to massage you for hours 😂 Lower-back massage and support are comm...
Massage Balls or even a tennis ball
Sounds random but hear me out! squeeze a comb in your hand during contractions as a distraction technique. It gives you another sensation to focus on when a contraction peaks. It isn’t medical pain relief and it won’t work for everyone, but it costs ...
Buy Labour & Birth Comb
If you want to use one, don’t leave it sitting in the bag until you’re desperate! TENS is generally something to try in early labour, and some women find it especially helpful for back pain. Even when it doesn’t completely take pain away, having some...
TENS Machines for Labour & Pregnancy
Hospital blankets can be thin, scratchy and just not very comfortable. Bring a soft blanket from home that you don’t mind potentially getting dirty. When you’re exhausted, cold or trying to rest between contractions, having something soft and familia...
Throw blankets
Small speaker/headphones 🎶 — Make yourself a labour playlist BEFOREHAND. Whether you want calming music, your favourite songs or white noise, it can help make the room feel much less clinical and give you something familiar to focus on. And if sudde...
Speakers - Buy Authentic Products at the Official JBL Shop
Face mist or cool washcloth 💦 — When you hit the stage where you feel sweaty, nauseous and like you’re approximately 1,000 degrees 😂 having your partner put a cold cloth on your forehead/neck or mist your face feels INCREDIBLE. Pack a couple of fac...
Cooling washcloths
The biggest thing I’d look for is easy access at the front AND back. Front-opening access makes skin-to-skin and that first breastfeed so much easier because you don’t have to basically strip your whole gown off. Skin-to-skin immediately after birth ...
Labor & Delivery Gowns
POSTPARTUM MUST HAVES
These are the postpartum products I’ve personally used and genuinely loved 🤍 From recovery and healing to breastfeeding and those first few weeks at home, these are the things that actually made postpartum easier and more comfortable for me. Some I’...
The Bubba Bump Labour & Postpartum Kit has everything you need for those first days after birth — disposable underwear, peri bottle, soothing wipes and hot/cold breast packs. You can buy everything cheaper separately, but I loved having it all to...
Labour Prep and Postpartum Recovery Box
Imagine your vag feels like it’s blown up to the size of Asia — this thing is HEAVEN. Fill the peri bottle with lukewarm water and use it while you pee or afterwards to gently rinse instead of wiping when everything is sore, swollen or stitched. One ...
Perineal Wash Bottle
If you don’t want the full Bubba Bump postpartum kit, you can buy the disposable underwear separately. They’re super handy for postpartum bleeding and those first few days after birth. Baby Bunting also has some great reusable postpartum briefs if yo...
Disposable Postpartum Underwear
Just buy it and you can thank me later 😂 A foldable sitz bath sits right over the toilet and lets you soak your sore, swollen bits in warm water after birth. SO nice if you’re tender, have stitches, a tear or haemorrhoids. It folds away when you’re ...
Foldable Sitz Bath with Flusher for Postpartum
Put these in the fridge before bub arrives and thank me later! The cold witch hazel wipes feel SO soothing when everything is swollen, tender and sore after birth. I kept mine in the fridge and grabbed one whenever I needed it, such a simple postpart...
Postpartum Probiotic Witch Hazel Recovery Wipe (50 pack)
Tried the Bare Mum Postpartum Briefs with my second and LOVED them! They’re soft, stretchy and give you that extra support and coverage you want after birth. The best part is the built-in pocket that can hold a hot/cold pack, an absolute lifesaver wh...
Reversible Postpartum Briefs - Bare Mum
I know it sounds weird, but cold cabbage leaves on your boobs can be a lifesaver when your milk comes in! Keep them in the fridge and pop them on when your breasts are feeling swollen, hot or uncomfortable. Such a cheap little postpartum hack for soo...
Cabbage
NURSERY ITEMS
Great purchase, the pram is always lying around this way everything is more clean and it has a set spot
Strollerbuddy® Strollaway® Over the Door Stroller Hanger
Door Hanging Organiser
They’re the perfect smaller size for baby and toddler clothes, so little outfits actually sit properly on the hanger instead of stretching around an adult-sized one. I love them for keeping dresses, jackets, matching sets and nicer outfits organised ...
10ct Baby Clothes Hangers - White - Cloud Island™: BPA-Free ...
Such a simple thing but SO handy for keeping all of bub’s tiny clothes organised! I use them to separate things like singlets, bodysuits, socks, bibs, mittens and little accessories so I’m not digging through the whole drawer trying to find something...
Shop Drawer Organisers
I love having a separate hamper just for bub’s clothes, especially with how quickly the washing piles up with outfit changes, bibs, spew cloths and sleepwear! I’d definitely recommend getting one that’s lightweight with handles so you can easily carr...
INough Baby Laundry Basket Hamper 58L XL
These seem like such a small, unnecessary thing until you realise how quickly babies move through clothing sizes! I loved having everything separated into newborn, 0–3 months, 3–6 months, 6–12 months and so on, rather than having to check the tag on ...
SYOSI Safari Baby Closet Dividers, Double Sided Nursery ...
If there’s one thing I’d recommend, it’s getting a really comfortable nursery chair. I absolutely love mine and you spend so much more time sitting in it than you realise — feeding, rocking Bub to sleep, cuddling, settling them during the night and e...
Nursing Rockers, Gliders & Rocking Chairs
I love a little clothing rail in the nursery! It’s such a cute way to display Bub’s favourite outfits, but it’s actually really practical too — especially for keeping the clothes you’re currently reaching for somewhere easy to see.
I especially like...
Baby Clothes Rail
BABY KEEPSAKES
Looking back and seeing just how much their little hands and feet changed over their first year is so special. Definitely one of those keepsakes i will hold onto forever. 🤍
15 Pack Inkless Baby Hand & Footprint Kit
There are so many tiny things from the newborn stage that seem insignificant at the time but become so special as they get older.
I use mine to keep things like their hospital bracelet, ultrasound photos, birth cards, first dummy, first little outf...
Baby Deluxe Keepsake Box – Newborn Memory Box
I absolutely love this journal. It’s one of those things I genuinely think is worth buying because babies grow so quickly and there are so many little details you think you’ll remember forever, but you just don’t.
It has spaces for everything from ...
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