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Baby products we couldn't live without!
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items There are so many baby products people tell you “you have to have,” but honestly, most of them end up sitting in the cupboard, barely touched. These are the ones we truly relied on… every. single. day. From the little gadgets that made our mornings s...
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Feeding / teething
Sitting / Sleeping
Bathing
Travel
Feeding / teething
All of our kitchen / feeding must haves! Including baby bottles, sterilising, breast pumps, first plate and cutlery and teethers.
4 bottles sterilised in just 6 minutes! No bulky machine taking up counter space — super easy to clean and works with any brand of bottles (though Tommee Tippee were our fave!).
Microsteri Microwave Steam Steriliser
Love this baby bottle set! The 6 different colours make it easy to tell which bottles are sterilised (and perfect for tracking pumped milk so you know what’s freshest!). The Tommee Tippee teats are soft and simple to switch out — great for babies goi...
Natural Start Baby Bottle Decorated
Bottles I linked came with slow-flow teats (size 1), then we upgraded to size 2 at 8 weeks and size 3 at 20 weeks 👶 No need for new bottles — just swap the teat as they grow! ✨
Natural Start Baby Bottle Teat
Now I get why every baby has this teether! Easy for little hands to grip, and the bobbled texture on the back of the head really helps massage sore gums and best of all it was tough enough to survive my dog running off with it (yes it got sterilised ...
Matchstick Monkey Teething Toy Green
Refrigerate, Refrigerate, Refrigerate! Keep teethers in the fridge for max soothing effect!
We also tried the refrigerated wash cloth trick which he loved!
Tips for helping your teething baby
Sitting / Sleeping
Things to put them in so you can leave the room for a wee! We focused on items that would last through the stages and grow with him and items that had good build quality to give us peace of mind for safety (and hopefully still be in good enough condi...
My top baby must-have! The only thing that helped my little one sleep besides being held. Love the white noise and the two rocking options (back and forth or side to side). Honestly if it broke I'd have gone out and bought another the next day!
serina™ 2in1 - infant swing & rocker
We used this everyday from about 8-13 months. Collapsible to save space (a must-have for small rooms!) 👶 It’s a 3-in-1 walker — use it with the seat, without the seat, or without the back. The toys on top have lights and sounds (just need regular ba...
Red Kite Baby Go Round Twist and Walk - Aqua
Honestly thought this was just another baby gadget… but it’s been a game-changer! Knowing the exact temperature means we can dress him properly for bed, and he sleeps so much better. 👶✨
Groegg 2 Nursery Thermometer
Bathing
Bath seats, non slip bath matt, bath toys and all of our favourite skin and hair products.
Pretty sure this is the baby bath everyone owns — all my friends have it too! The non-slip rubber base keeps it steady, and the drainage holes in the back make it dry super fast.
Angelcare Soft Touch Baby Bath Support - Aqua
Our go-to baby shampoo! Doesn’t sting little eyes (I even tested it myself removing eye makeup!) and so much gentler than the cheaper ones.
JOHNSON'S ® Baby Shampoo
After two bath mats that kept lifting (sometimes on their own, sometimes thanks to my toddler’s “help” 😅), we finally found one that actually stays in place! Munchkin for the win 🛁✨
Munchkin Bath Mat Dots
If your little one struggles to sleep, you have to try baby massage before bed — it really helps them relax. This one is lavender-scented, which adds an extra calming touch.
As I mentioned in my shampoo review, Johnson’s is our go-to brand for bath ...
Johnson's Baby Bedtime Baby Lotion 500ml
Travel
The out and about items from car seats, prams / travel systems to travel cots and travel highchairs.
A spinning car seat is a must-have for any C-section mummas! There’s no way I could’ve leaned into the car at that angle to do up rear-facing buckles — the 360° spin was a total lifesaver 🙌 We’ve used this since birth and are still loving it at 18 m...
Joie Spin 360 Baby to Toddler Car Seat - Ember
We were lucky enough to get this as a gift and it has been so so useful.
Im rubbish at putting travel cots up but this one was actually easy, just open up, push the base down then insert the poles. I'd say it took me about 2 minutes the very first t...
Graco Contour Electra Travel Cot - Little Adventures
We found this list Mamma's and Pappas guide sooo helpful when choosing our pram / travel set. There were so many things we didn't think about like where it will be stored and the type of terrain it will be used on! Definitely worth a read!
First Pushchair Buying Guide | Choosing Baby's First Pram