Basic Essentials
Lansinoh Nipple Cream (100% natural lanolin)
Brilliant for sore nipples. Make sure you get this in before the birth, don't risk not having some in your cupboard.
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Avent Room and Bath Thermometer
You can usually find this in the sale on Amazon, or buy from Boots etc. In the first few weeks I literally took this into every room I was in with the baby. Especially good for throwing into the bath to make sure the temperature is right before putting the baby in.
100% Cotton Cellular Blanket
Buy two at the very least so that you have one when the other is in the wash.
I was lucky to get given two of them as presents. One yellow and the other white. They are brilliant for swaddling in the early days. Perfect to use in hospital and then great for layering as they get older. After a feed I always lay one over Eve's back whilst I burp her to make sure that she doesn't get chilly.
Don't get sucked into buying one that isn't 100% cotton, as it won't be fully breathable and won't feel as nice either.
Muslins
Goes without saying really. You can of course buy them from loads of different places. You can get organic ones which are expensive etc. I bought a three pack (designs of hearts and plain) from Primark for £3. At least half the price of packs that you can buy elsewhere. The quality of them really isn't any different than expensive ones.
Arnica Pillules
Start taking these in the hospital straight after the birth. Helpful for internal issues, bruising, swelling, contusions etc. I took them every day after the birth, I'm sure they helped speed my recovery.
Ramer Ultra Soft Baby Sponge
Got given one of these in a hamper from a friend for my baby shower. It's so soft on Eve's skin, she really loves being washed with it. Only a couple of quid for a pack of two so you can't go wrong with this.
Medela Single Mini Breast Pump
I kept this on my Amazon wish-list and bought it in the first couple of weeks when Eve was born.
I had issues with breastfeeding so this really was essential. Whether you want to use it to help stimulate and increase your milk supply, for relief during mastitis, or purely to express so that your partner, friends or family can feed your baby with a bottle this really is a must-have item.
If you keep an eye out you can get this in the sale on Amazon. I got mine for £40 reduced from £80.
Bottle Steriliser
We are so glad that we borrowed one of these from our sister-in-law. It's been so useful. It is big and bulky and does take up a fair bit of space in the kitchen, however it is so easy and quick to use the pros outweigh the cons.
There are of course many different styles and brands of steriliser's on the market and I'm sure they all do pretty much the same thing, so I would just suggest getting the one that you prefer the most or is in your price range. They are as quick as boiling a kettle.
Luxury Items
Neals Yard Mother's Balm and Baby Balm (nourishing oils and beeswax)
I was lucky to be given both as presents. The Mother's Balm is an absolute delight, it feels incredible on your skin, especially after the birth, when you're feeling a bit saggy and sore.
I've been massaging it into my hips, sides, bum and tum religiously everyday so far.
The Baby Balm is lovely. I keep it in the bathroom and use it on Eve after a bath. She loves having it massaged into her skin. It's been great on her head to prevent cradle cap and is also good on her bum to make sure that it doesn't get sore.
Eco Earth Friendly Baby Happy Mandarin Shampoo and Body Wash
Great product, eco-friendly, smells divine and Eve loves it. My sister gave us this and I would definitely buy another when it runs out.
You can find it on the shelves of the larger Boots stores or online in various places for roughly £4-£5
Fisher Price Rainforest Peek-A-Boo Leaves Musical Mobile
There are many different musical mobiles and I'm sure any of them would do the job. If you have the opportunity to get one we've found it very useful. We borrowed this one. After I've changed Eve and perhaps I need to do something I lay her down in the big cot which has her changing table at one end and the mobile at the other. It's good to have something to keep her occupied whilst neither of us is in the room. Also it's getting her used to being in the big cot so eventually around the six month point we hope she will settle into sleeping in it easier. Fingers crossed for a good transition.
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