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Baby Essentials 🍼
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items As a Lesotho mum, I put together this list of practical, affordable baby finds that make the everyday a bit gentler - first feeds and marathon nappy changes, bath time and the deep middle of the night, plus everything for quick trips out. Every pick ...
Sections
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Feeding
Diapering & Bath
Sleep & Comfort
On the Go
Feeding
First feeds can feel like a whole new language, and this is where I keep the bottles, nipples and little helpers that made my early days feel just a touch more steady - tested anti-colic favourites and a soft pack of bibs for the messy business of le...
I reach for Dr. Brown's when feeds turn into a wrestling match with wind - the venting tubes along the inside of the bottle really do cut down on swallowed air, so burps come easier and the milk stays put. I keep the Options+ bottles for those longer...
Dr. Brown's : Baby Bottles for Newborns & Infants
The Philips AVENT Natural bottle has that gentle, rounded nipple and a wide neck that makes washing out the bottle far less of a fiddle - small hands and tired mums both appreciate it. I like to keep a few of these on hand for the calmer daytime feed...
Philips Avent Baby Bottles & Sterilizers
When I'm watching pennies but still want a bottle that works, the Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature is the one I turn to - the anti-colic valve is gentle and the soft nipple gives a lot of little ones a smooth switch from the breast. It's a budget-frien...
Tommee Tippee : Baby Bottles for Newborns & Infants
Bibs are one of those quietly brilliant newborn essentials - they keep tiny shirts dry through the messiest milk feeds. Target's baby bibs range has a lovely mix of organic cotton drool bibs and quick-dry waterproof options, so you can grab a pack th...
Babies Bibs | Organic & Waterproof Baby Bibs for Drool
Diapering & Bath
The bits that make the small daily jobs go easier - soft, dependable nappies for those marathon nights, gentle wipes and balms for touchy little skin, a proper tub and a little nail kit so you're not juggling everything with one hand. I picked things...
Pampers Baby Dry is the everyday nappy I keep restocking for - the fit is snug around the legs without leaving red marks, and the absorbency keeps up through those long stretches of the night. I always size up when the little one starts wriggling thr...
Pampers Baby Dry Diapers - (Select Size and Count)
On the days when little skin is a bit touched up, I swap to WaterWipes Sensitive - they're nearly all water with just a drop of fruit extract, so there's no strong perfume or harsh stuff lingering on the nappy area. I keep a slim pack in the pram as ...
WaterWipes Sensitive Newborn & Baby Wipes, 99.9% ...
Mustela Stelatopia is the thick, pearlescent balm I reach for when a bath leaves little skin looking a touch dry or patchy - it spreads like satin and sits as a soft shield that lasts through nappy changes and sleep. I like to layer it straight after...
Mustela Baby Skincare Essentials - Gentle Cleansers & ...
Keeping those tiny nails tidy is one of those daily chores that suddenly feels bigger than it should - a good baby nail kit with soft-edged clippers, a little file and sometimes an electric trimmer takes the nerve-wrecking bit out of it. Target's bab...
Baby Nail Kits & Manicure Sets for Toddlers | Cute & Safe
Bath time is where so many little moods are made or mended, and a proper baby bathtub is the bit that turns it from a wobbly juggle into something calm - a newborn tub with a sling or a larger one that grows with your little one, some with a handy bu...
Bath Tubs for Baby & Bathroom
A non-contact forehead thermometer is one of those things that makes the worry moments a bit easier - no juggling, no tears, just a quick reading even when the little one is asleep or having a cranky evening. The iRoos FastRead Infrared Thermometer g...
Amazon iRoos FastRead Infrared Forehead Thermometer
Sleep & Comfort
The quiet hour of the day, and the deep middle of the night, both get a bit more gentle when you've got the right soft things wrapped around your little one - reliable swaddles that zip securely, a cloud-soft muslin that keeps working long past the n...
The HALO Swaddle Sleeper is one of those clever designs that just works - the zip-only closure means there's nothing to undo in the middle of the night, and the little wing zips keep the arms exactly where they need to be for a snug, safe swaddle. I ...
HALO Sleep Sacks | 100% Cotton, Microfleece, & More
The Hatch Rest dimmer is the warm glow on the side table that turns a dark room into something calm for night feeds and quiet settling - the little projector casts soft colours and the touch dimmer is dead easy to find in the dark. I leave it on the ...
hatch baby rest night light
A stack of Aden + Anais muslins is one of those purchases that just gets better the more you use them - they start cloud-soft and grow even gentler with every wash, and the square cut makes them useful as a swaddle, a nursing cover and a light blanke...
aden + anais : Swaddles & Wearable Blankets
A baby monitor is one of those purchases that quietly pays you back every single night - peace of mind while you're in the next room, and an easy way to check on feeds and naps without crossing the floor. Target's baby monitor range sits somewhere be...
Baby Monitors: Video, Audio & Smart Monitors
On the Go
Leaving the house with a baby is its own little expedition, and these are the things that make stepping out feel sorted - a soft carrier that carries well on your back, a changing bag that somehow fits everything and a little mirror that turns the ca...
The Ergobaby Omni 360 is the soft carrier I reach for when I want to keep my hands free and little one close - it adjusts from newborn through toddler and the ergonomic fit really does take the strain out of long walks and quick errands. I switch bet...
Ergobaby : Baby Carriers, Wraps, Slings & Backpacks
The Skip Hop Signature Expandable Diaper Tote is the bag I grab when we're heading out and I need to fit a change of clothes, a fold, snacks and my own things without dragging a suitcase - the expandable pocket opens up in a moment and the wipe-clean...
Skip Hop : Diaper Bags, Backpacks, Totes & Travel Styles
A rear-facing car-seat mirror like the Chicco Infant View is one of those small buys that makes a real difference on every drive - it clips into the headrest, stays steady and lets you check on baby in the rear-view without turning round, which is a ...
Chicco Fit360 Car Seat Mirror
A stroller organiser is one of those things that makes a proper difference once you have one - somewhere for your phone, keys, a snack and the wipes you will definitely need, all within reach while the little one is strapped in. The Munchkin Brica St...
Munchkin Stroller Organizer with Cup Holders