If a close friend asked me what to actually buy before baby arrives, this is the list I’d send.
Sections
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Sleep
Changing
Feed
Bath
General
Travel
Sleep
My fave for bebes! I get about 2-3 per size - 2.5tog is the most general, all-rounder, always good to have. And sleep safe!
The Original Grobag All-Season Sleepbag
Great choices for patterns, themes and will last forever (and p.s. these are always popular if you want to sell on later)
Baby Blankets | Comfy Receiving Blankets
White noise ftw, this Spotify playlist is our go-to
Soft White Noise for Baby Sleep
A co-sleeper crib is so so so handy the first months! If you want new, it’s a good item to add to your wishlist. Otherwise, it’s worth looking on FB marketplace or other second hand platforms.
SnuzPod 5 Bedside Crib - White
Changing
If you want to do subscriptions (no fuss!) it’s a lovely brand, super clean, great products…but spenny
Hypoallergenic Nappies & Baby Wipes
An absolute MUST! As nappies can stink up a room/ your house REAL FAST! And no plastic refills needed (use a regular bin bag for it!)
Ubbi Nappy Bins & Refills Baby Products
Tesco Fred & Flo nappies are my fave,
Great quality and very affordable.
Fred & Flo Newborn Nappy Size 2 58 Pack
Textures water wipes ftw! The textured ones make clean up so much easier. WaterWipes are clean & biodegradable!
WaterWipes Sensitive+ Baby Wipes, 720 Ct
It’s a chunker but it’s mega sturdy, which is why I like it.
SMÅSTAD Changing table - white with frame/with 3 drawers 90x79x100 cm
Feed
To make life easy!
Feeding Bottle Sterilisers
Personally, I chose these because of their ease of self sterilising, which was great for travel or when we’re out and about! All you need is 30ml water and a microwave.
Baby bottles
So handy, easy for travel and has so many adapters for all different bottle brands.
Munchkin 37° Digital Bottle Warmer White
Bath
New babies need to keep their skin moisturised, add this to their bath water!
Cleansing oil - Dry skin
Love this brand love this product. It smells amazing. Great for eczema prevention, after bath time, et cetera. Clean ingredients 👌🏻
Nala's Baby Body Butter Vanilla Cloud 500ml
Can be used as a bath or room temp reader. Love this one as it doesn’t get mouldy like the other ones when using for bath! And gives peace of mind knowing the temperature is safe for baby 😌
Tommee Tippee InBath Digital Thermometer Waterproof
It’s top rated by parents for a reason 😉 perfect for the first 6 months (before they can sit) also worth looking on second hand platforms for these by the way!
Angelcare Baby Bath Support Soft Touch Aqua
General
Spenny, but an investment. You’ll use this for every stage of their lives!
Tripp Trapp® High Chair with Newborn Set
Travel
GAME. CHANGE-R! Why buy all the baby stuff when you can rent it?!
Baboodle Baby Equipment Rental
Absolute FAVOURITE for travelling! It’s lightweight and folds/unfolds super easy. But!!! It can feel a bit flimsy, it’s only outward facing and the baby bassinet is quite low FYI!
