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Too Many Things To Buy?
So many things to buy for your little cherub, it is hard to see what is most important, right? Although babies do not need much, except for someone to care for them, keep them clean, give them a place to sleep and feed them milk, there are many things that you will find you have to buy before your baby gets here. Do you need all of it? Probably not, because as said, babies do not need much. However, it might make your life a whole lot easier if you have the right items at hand. Unfortunately, most of us would not have most of those items at hand when before they start taking care of babies and children. Therefore, we share with you all the information our mums have about the most important products to buy when you are expecting a baby. We got you!
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What You Really Need
In the first couple of months of your pregnancy you might not yet buy much for your baby as this is the most uncertain time during your entire pregnancy and many mums wait to broadcast the news until they have passed the three months mark. However, some of us were not able to wait that long and started buying things for their babies as soon as they knew they were on their way. It does not matter, there will be a time that you are ready to prepare for your baby. We have an essential shopping list for you in our goodies section. Here you will find the must have and nice to have items or things that can be useful. This will help you so much to decide what things to get. Be assured, there are still so many cute things to get for your little love.
Our Mum’s Tips
Every Mum Is Different
Our mums have shared a lot of their thoughts and experiences over the years. When they were discussing what items they thought were must haves for their babies, they mentioned the items below.
Every mum you ask the question what was essential for her baby, will give you a different answer. You might find that some suggestions were indeed exactly what you needed and others might not work for you. All our babies are different as we are different, but sharing our experiences is the best we can do to help each other out. Happy buying!
Recommended Products
The Must Haves According To Our Mums
- Love To Dream Swaddle – swaddles that let your baby sleep in an arms up position
- Water Wipes – best wipes for sensitive newborn skin
- VIVA Regular – make your own baby wipes with these paper towels
- Sudocrem – the best nappy cream there is
- 2 boxes Newborn Nappies – that is enough to start with!
- Lansinoh® Nursing Pads – keep your shirt dry; no more leaks
- Quality baby wash – gentle care for your baby’s skin. Aveeno®, Thankyou, Gaia, Moogoo or Alpha Keri Wash are a few products our mums love.
- Babywearing wraps/ring sling – to carry your baby at any time
- Nappy bag – for all those baby essentials on the go
- Cot – a place to dream for your little cherub
- Change table – practical with lots of storage
- Swaddles – keep your baby snug and warm for sleeping. Our mums like Ergopouch Cocoon Swaddle Bag, The Original Grobag Swaddle, and Love To Dream Swaddle.
- Close Parents Pop-in Newborn Cloth Nappy – great fitting newborn cloth nappies
- Cheeky Wipes Terry Cotton Baby Wipes – clean your baby without polluting the earth with wipes
- Baby Monitor – a great way to keep an eye on your baby without disturbing their sleep
- Good head thermometer/in ear thermometer – to quickly check their temperature
- Munchkin Miracle® 360° Trainer Cup – no more spills
- Good bras for breastfeeding – comfortable and practical
- Breast pump and storage bags – practical and effective
- Nappy bags – to keep the mess contained
- Comfortable nightwear for feeding – comfortable, practical and good looking
- Car seat and capsule – keep baby safe in the car
- Bepanthen Nappy Rash Ointment – keep baby skin happy and healthy
- Mirror for car seat – to keep an eye on your baby
- Sophie The Giraffe – great for teething
