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Must-Have Baby Items

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The essential baby items that have made life easier and more enjoyable.
 
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If you feel like you cant get anything done with a newborn, this is a must have. Wrap your baby around you AND finish all your chores.
Baby Wrap Carrier | Online Shop - NooNoo Pie
 
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Perfect pram for everyday use. It's light, folds up easily and doesn't take up as much space as other prams. The wheels (although small) are also very strong and easily rolls over rough terrain.
Joie Muze Travel System
 
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Best dummy for newborn. No nipple confusion and small enough for newborns' mouth. Absolutely a MUST have!
Pigeon Minilight Pacifier | Dis-Chem
 
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Perfect for cramps and gas. No alcohol or sugar that can harm your baby. And it works very fast! Especially for those first few months when baby struggles with gas.
Telament Paediatric Gripe Water 150ml - Clicks
 
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Pigeon bottles work very well, especially for newborns, because they have a small teat and it doesn't cause gas and cramps for babies. There's also no nipple confusion for baby when you breastfeed. Small and compact for baby bag and it it easy to cle...
Pigeon | Bottles | Baby & Toddler | Shop Today. Get It Tomorrow!
 
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Perfect nappies for your baby. Sizes are correct according to babies' age (not too big or too small). It can absorb a lot, so there no need to change baby every time. Also doesn't smell or leak. Doesn't cause diaper rash.
Extra Care | Huggies® South Africa
 
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These bags are perfect for your nappy bag. Use it when you have to change nappies in public or at someone's house. You simply put the nappy in there and it doesn't have any smell. (Perfect so you don't stink up the place😝)
Baby Things Nappy Bags 150'S | Dis-Chem
 
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Perfect pacifier for when those teeth come in. Freeze your breastmilk of fruit and put it in. Your baby will love it! And the cold also helps those ouchy gums.
1 Piece Baby Fruit Food Feeder Pacifier, Silicone Mesh For Babies ...
 
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Does your baby have a stuffy/runny nose? Then this is for you! Just rub some under their feet or on their chest and let it work. Works very fast. It can also be rubbed on your babies' head after a bump, so it doesn't swell up.
Vicks BabyRub Comfort For Babies 45g - Clicks
 
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Baby skin is very sensitive in the first few months. This is why Epimax works very well, because it doesn't have any deodorant, colourants or strong chemicals. It can be used for a cream and a soap.
Epi-Max Junior & Baby Cream 400g - Clicks
 
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Newborns have very soft nails and skin and it's very easy to cut their skin with a nail clipper. This nail file makes it so much easier to cut their nails without hurting your baby.
Baby Nail Trimmer Electric File Set with Light Replacement Heads
 
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This play gym keeps your baby busy as well as stimulate their reflexes. A nice item to have when your baby is starting to grab things.
Baby Gym Play Mat, 8-in-1 Tummy Time Mat & Ball Pit
 
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This cream works well with anything related to your babies' skin. Nappy rash, eczema, scrape, everything!
Sudocrem
 
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This is a very good ointment for when your baby has a nappy rash. No need to use it for every diaper change. Just use it once or twice and the rash will be gone. Definitely a must have for every parent.
Bepanthen Nappy Rash Ointment 30g : Baby
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This bag is very nice! It has enough pockets and space for all your goodies and is easy to carry around. Also made of a very strong material. I take mine everywhere I go.
Baby Bag - Temu United States
 
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My baby got sick recently and this was a Life saver! I used it regularly to check temperature because they can easily get high fever. This one is VERY accurate.
Braun Thermometer
 
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With small babies there isn't much you can do when they have a cold. So nebulizing them is very helpful. I would say this item is a must. When my baby got sick, I used it like 6 times a day.
Nebulizer Machine - Walmart
 
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Perfect tights for sleep, autumn days or to wear underneath clothing in the winter.
Baby Leggings | Plain & Printed Leggings | H&M US