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What you *actually* need for a baby from a mum of 3 boys 💙💙💙
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items Mummy to 3 little boys with my youngest being 5 months. I won’t drown this list with 100s of products as every baby is different for products.
I’ve just selected a small collection of bits which have been lifesavers for me!
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Feeding
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Sleeping
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Teething
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Toys
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Prams
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Home and Out
Feeding
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This is brilliant. On the go bottle warming and cooling so bottles can be made on demand with no milk wastage! This didn’t excist with my older kids so it’s been a game changer since having Wilf.
PrepGo Portable Formula Feed Maker Set
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Textured and easy for baby to hold. A must have when weaning.
Silicone Baby Spoon
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Super cute colours & practical.
Baby Cutlery Sets & Plates | Feeding
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Perfect as they can be on the go bowls or use at home and wash.
Silicone Weaning Bowl
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I combi feed my little baba. I’ve done the same with all my children. I’ve found MAM products to be the best ones to alternate between bottle and breast.
MAM Baby
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I’ve always used this milk. I purchase from Costco as you can get a pack of three for the same price as one and a half in the shop!!
Aptamil
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We have started weaning early and these fruit pouches have been great to add to baby rice or porridge.
Baby Food Pouches
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I keep this on the kitchen counter and feed him from there. The minute he becomes more mobile I’ll be using a high chair but for now this is great!
Snug Floor Seat with Activity Tray - Pebble Grey
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This feeding malarkey get messy. Make sure you have wipe down bibs so they can be used a couple of times before needing the wash!
Amazon.co.uk: Baby Bibs
Sleeping
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This is the play arch. Comes in black and white which is babies first colour buzz from opening their little eyes. My 5 month loves it. They are reachable to tickle with finger tips but not grab and pull off. They have a crinkly material to add a litt...
Sleepyhead Toy Arch and Toy Set Review | BuggyPramReviews
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Three kids in and this has to be my best purchase! Disappointingly I only discovered it on baby 3!
The deluxe is for babies aged 0-6/9 months. Then there is the grande for up to 36 months.
It’s the gift that keeps on giving. It’s easily carried, ...
DockATot® - Award-winning products designed for the ...
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I’ve had the same Next to me for all three of my children. It’s so hard wearing and perfect from newborn to moving into a larger cot. Easy to collapse and mobile for travelling with - keeping baby in the same sleep environment
Bedside Cribs | Co-Sleeping & Next2Me - Chicco
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A must. No more waking up to check covers and their temperature. Just put the sleeping bag on baby based on the room temp and they’ll sleep sound all night (hopefully)
Sleeping Bags In Partnership with The Lullaby Trust
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The swaddles are great for newborns. Keeping them cosy, snug and safe.
Newborn Swaddles -Infant and Baby ...
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My biggest tip is to never put on a lamp or light during the night. I strongly believe that anything more than a night light activates the brain and causes more wake times. I’m on baby 3 and none of my children have woke in the night, other than calm...
Kids Night Lights
Teething
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These are amazing. Textured, soft and wobbly. Easy for baby to hold. Defo recommend.
Nuby Bobble Head Teether Assortment
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Another firm favourite for teething. And it looks cute! What more do you want…happy baby, happy mum!
Banana Teether | Nuby UK
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What is in this stuff? It works miracles!!
Ashton & Parsons Infants' Powders - 30 Sachets
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Another winner for us. We never leave the house without it!
Ashton & Parsons Teething Gel - 10ml
Toys
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This has been a favourite for all three of my children. Perfect to entertain them.
Galt Toys Frog in a Box Jack In The Box
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Super cute and small enough not to take over your living room.
Baby Sensory Toys | The Little Sensory Bag Co.
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Great blog with sensorybolay suggestions
Sensory Play for Babies: 20+ Simple and Fun Ideas
Prams
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We live in the countryside and I can’t recommend this pram enough! We’ve been through silvercross and eggs but this is just the way forward if you’re an outdoorsy family!
It has different suspensions for smooth and bumpy surfaces. Great support for...
Aptica XT Stroller & Bassinet+Stand - inglesina.us
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Life saver if you have a Velcro baby or need to do errands. 5 months old and my boy still lives in his.
BabyBjörn UK: BabyBjörn® official online store
Home and Out
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This song changed my life!!! No joke. My baby hates the car but playing his on repeat makes car journeys easier.
The Happy Song - song and lyrics by Imogen Heap
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I’ve got two of these. One for upstairs and one for down. They are so handy and fit so much in!
Nappy Stackers & Organisers: Baby Products
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These rucksacks are so reasonably priced and are great for mums or dads to carry. I have a few colour ways to match certain outfits. They hold so much with pockets all over for bottles, bibs, muslins, wipes, nappies and so much more!
Baby Changing Rucksack
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This thermometer works without even touching your child. So, let’s say their asleep and your worried they may be unwell you just put the thermometer in front of the forehead and it will let you know.
Thermometer for Newborns, Kids & Adults
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Baby car mirror. Brilliant! Everyone needs one. Saves you worrying about baby while you drive
Baby Car Mirror 360° Adjustable Shatterproof