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The Practical Baby Stuff
15
items The stuff we couldn’t live without and the stuff on our want lists.
Sections
5
Changing
Feeding
Sleeping
Travel
Play
Changing
With 6-10 nappy changes needed a day there’s a few essentials you need!
Our absolute favourite must have purchase we made! So easy to keep clean, comfortable for Lentil, easy to move around. One of our biggest recommendations for new parents!
Shnuggle Squishy Changing Mat | For Comfy Nappy Changes
We love our changing rucksack and we have the matching toddler rucksack too! Currently on sale!
Explorer Changing Bag - Meadow
We have two of these we alternate between. They’re great for in the nappy bag. We’ve used out on the grass, public changing rooms, anywhere you need to do a quick change!
manowie® Portable Baby Changing Mat
Feeding
Weaning is when things get real messy but there’s a few products we’ve found that can help!
This just seems like an amazing idea to stop food getting all over the carpet/floors. Reckon its much more convenient than our messy mat on the floor currently.
The Catchy!
As soon as we discovered these coveralls we never looked back! Weaning is messy but these protect their clothes perfectly! They sell a bunch of other useful weaning items too.
Baby Bibs: Award Winning Baby Bibs for Weaning - Bibado.co.uk
Lentil loves these! I fill them with yoghurt and freeze them. They’re good when she’s fussing due to teething.
NatureBond Baby Food Feeder Pacifier (2 Pack)
Our breastfed baby would not drink from a bottle but we bought these for nursery and she took to them right away for milk and water. Easy to clean too compared to others!
Silicone Training Cup + Straw | BPA Free
Sleeping
Every single person you meet up with will ask how your baby is sleeping. It’s probably the most asked question we get!
We chose this bedside crib because it comes with wheels. We wheeled it from room to room so much for naps as well as bedtimes. Those newborn days are rough but Lentil actually slept in this. Plus it looks so nice too!
SnuzPod Studio Bedside Crib
This was our saviour in the newborn days! Our girl liked the heartbeat the best. It became the theme tune of our nights but really worked! Plus it looks super cute!
SnuzCloud Baby Sleep Aid
As co-sleepers this is ideal for us and will transition easily onto her toddler bed.
Boori - Bed Guard Panel
A sleeping bag with feet! Since she can’t use a duvet just yet this helps keep her warm while not being as restricting as a sleeping bag.
molis&co - Baby Sleeping Bag with Feet TOG 2.5
We use this every single night and have done since she was born. It’s super cute, just squeeze it to turn on, can be moved around easily and has different light settings.
Amazon.co.uk: Pear Night Lite
Travel
Life is no fun without getting out and exploring! Taking your baby out with you is like a whole new experience seeing the world through their eyes!
I use this all the time! It takes some of the weight off your arm and gives a bit more freedom of movement. We use it almost daily since she could sit by herself.
Hippychick Hipseat Baby Carrier
Play
Our girl hated being in a play pen with it shut but we kept the door open and used it as a play space. She loved pulling up on it and it helped keep things organised.
Kidoola Baby Playpen with Padded Frame & Mesh
We have the orange one! Beautiful colour! Soft and looks so cosy for them.
Baby Bouncer Seats