Buying Guide: Our Must Have Baby Items For Your Newborn
Newborn Buying Guide: Our Must-Have Items
We are here to help you prepare for your latest adventure with our list of must-have baby items for you and your newborn.
We are here to help you prepare for your latest adventure with our list of must-have baby items for you and your newborn.
Newborn Buying Guide:
Our Must-Have Items
We are here to help you prepare for your latest adventure with our list of must-have baby items for you and your newborn.
In the lead up to your due date you may be weighing up which newborn baby equipment you may or may not need and with an abundance of information from the internet and well-meaning advice from loved ones, you can be forgiven for feeling overwhelmed by all the choices out there. Now relax and take a breath because we’re here to help you narrow down all that wealth of information with our list of must-have baby items for your newborn. We've even included a visual checklist so make sure to read until the end!
In the lead up to your due date you may be weighing up which newborn baby equipment you may or may not need and with an abundance of information from the internet and well-meaning advice from loved ones, you can be forgiven for feeling overwhelmed by all the choices out there.
Now relax and take a breath because we’re here to help you narrow down all that wealth of information with our list of must-have baby items for your newborn. We've even included a visual checklist to screenshot so make sure to read until the end!
In the lead up to your due date you may be weighing up which newborn baby equipment you may or may not need and with an abundance of information from the internet and well-meaning advice from loved ones, you can be forgiven for feeling overwhelmed by all the choices out there.
Now relax and take a breath because we’re here to help you narrow down all that wealth of information with our list of must-have baby items for your newborn. We've even included a visual checklist so make sure to read until the end!
1) Pushchair & Pram
Owning the right pushchair or pram is key to carrying out your daily life with ease. When deciding on a pushchair or pram, it is important to note that only those with adjustable seats (can be set completely flat) are suitable for newborns until they can sit up on their own. Read our ‘Pushchair Buying Guide: How To Pick The Perfect Pram ’ to help you discover the pushchair of your dreams.
Here at Baby & Co we have a wide selection of Prams and Travel Systems for you to choose from. You can view our collection here.
Pushchair & Pram
Owning the right pushchair or pram is key to carrying out your daily life with ease. When deciding on a pushchair or pram, it is important to note that only those with adjustable seats (can be set completely flat) are suitable for newborns until they can sit up on their own. Read our ‘Pushchair Buying Guide: How To Pick The Perfect Pram ’ to help you discover the pushchair of your dreams.
Here at Baby & Co we have a wide selection of Prams and Travel Systems for you to choose from. You can view our collection here.
1) Pushchair & Pram
Owning the right pushchair or pram is key to carrying out your daily life with ease. When deciding on a pushchair or pram, it is important to note that only those with adjustable seats (can be set completely flat) are suitable for newborns until they can sit up on their own. Read our ‘Pushchair Buying Guide: How To Pick The Perfect Pram ’ to help you discover the pushchair of your dreams.
Here at Baby & Co we have a wide selection of Prams and Travel Systems for you to choose from. You can view our collection here.
2) Infant Carrier
A car seat is an essential purchase to be added to your list, with 76% of parents owning at least one seat at home or in their car according to the Which? 2020 survey on baby products. To ensure your baby's safety when travelling, it is essential they travel in an infant carrier that is rear-facing. Browse through our selection of i-Size infant carriers from leading brands including BeSafe, Maxi-Cosi, Cybex and more here.
Our blog post ‘ADAC Car Seat Test Results Autumn 2021’ is a great read for parents wanting to learn about the top safest car seats of the year. The ADAC is a German crash test institue that is know for their rigirous and strict testing that goes above & beyond the normal safety regulations. If they have approved a seat then you can feel rest assured that it is one of the best.
2) Infant Carrier
A car seat is an essential purchase to be added to your list, with 76% of parents owning at least one seat at home or in their car according to the Which? 2020 survey on baby products. To ensure your baby's safety when travelling, it is essential they travel in an infant carrier that is rear-facing. Browse through our selection of i-Size infant carriers from leading brands including BeSafe, Maxi-Cosi, Cybex and more here.
Our blog post ‘ADAC Car Seat Test Results Autumn 2021’ is a great read for parents wanting to learn about the top safest car seats of the year. The ADAC is a German crash test institue that is know for their rigirous and strict testing that goes above & beyond the normal safety regulations. If they have approved a seat then you can feel rest assured that it is one of the best.
Infant Carrier
A car seat is an essential purchase to be added to your list, with 76% of parents owning at least one seat at home or in their car according to the Which? 2020 survey on baby products. To ensure your baby's safety when travelling, it is essential they travel in an infant carrier that is rear-facing. Browse through our selection of i-Size infant carriers from leading brands including BeSafe, Maxi-Cosi, Cybex and more here.
Our blog post ‘ADAC Car Seat Test Results Autumn 2021’ is a great read for parents wanting to learn about the top safest car seats of the year. The ADAC is a German crash test institue that is know for their rigirous and strict testing that goes above & beyond the normal safety regulations. If they have approved a seat then you can feel rest assured that it is one of the best.
3) Changing Mats & Units
Both changing mats and changing units are perfectly suitable depending on your nursery's needs. For parents who travel often both inside and outside the home then changing mats offer the versatility of being moved to various locations with ease. You can often find mats starting from around £5 and different styles such as a travelling changing mat and wedge style. You can use it on your nursery dresser if it has a cot top changing option to save on space!
changing Units on the other hand provides parents with a space to change their baby and drawers to keep all of their changing supplies in one place. Owning a changing unit can make changing your baby’s nappy easier by raising your little one to an accessible-height, helpful for those who are recovering from birth. View our collection of changing units and dressers here.
It also goes without saying that nappies and baby wipes are a MUST. According to Pampers, the average baby gets through 8 nappies a day (that’s a total of 2,688 a year!). With that many nappy changes to get through, it is important to research the best brand within your budget or even consider reusable nappies for those eco-conscious.
Baby wipes do not need to cost you a fortune, many supermarkets are now selling their own cheaper brand of wipes that are suitable for your little one’s messes.
3) Changing Mats & Units
Both changing mats and changing units are perfectly suitable depending on your nursery's needs. For parents who travel often both inside and outside the home then changing mats offer the versatility of being moved to various locations with ease. You can often find mats starting from around £5 and different styles such as a travelling changing mat and wedge style. You can use it on your nursery dresser if it has a cot top changing option to save on space!
A changing Unit on the other hand provides parents with a space to change their baby and drawers to keep all of their changing supplies in one place. Owning a changing unit can make changing your baby’s nappy easier by raising your little one to an accessible-height, helpful for those who are recovering from birth. You can view our collection of changing units and dressers here.
It also goes without saying that nappies and baby wipes are a MUST. According to Pampers, the average baby gets through 8 nappies a day (that’s a total of 2,688 a year!). With that many nappy changes to get through, it is important to research the best brand within your budget or even consider reusable nappies for those eco-conscious.
Baby wipes do not need to cost you a fortune, many supermarkets are now selling their own cheaper brand of wipes that are suitable for your little one’s messes.
Changing Mats & Units
Both changing mats and changing units are perfectly suitable depending on your nursery's needs. For parents who travel often both inside and outside the home then changing mats offer the versatility of being moved to various locations with ease. You can often find mats starting from around £5 and different styles such as a travelling changing mat and wedge style. You can use it on your nursery dresser if it has a cot top changing option to save on space! A changing Unit on the other hand provides parents with a space to change their baby and drawers to keep all of their changing supplies in one place. Owning a changing unit can make changing your baby’s nappy easier by raising your little one to an accessible-height, helpful for those who are recovering from birth. You can view our collection of changing units and dressers here.
It also goes without saying that nappies and baby wipes are a MUST. According to Pampers, the average baby gets through 8 nappies a day (that’s a total of 2,688 a year!). With that many nappy changes to get through, it is important to research the best brand within your budget or even consider reusable nappies for those eco-conscious. Baby wipes do not need to cost you a fortune, many supermarkets are now selling their own cheaper brand of wipes that are suitable for your little one’s messes.
4) Cot & Co-Sleeping Crib
There are a lot of options for new parents on how and where they want their newborn to sleep. If you are considering co-sleeping with your baby, then we recommend looking into co-sleeping products such as the Chicco Next2Me Crib Collection. This crib gives you the benefits that come with co-sleeping while ensuring your baby’s safety, allowing you to have the best of both worlds. To learn more about the Chicco Next2Me cribs, read our post explaining everything you need to know about the Chicco Next2Me collection here.
If co-sleeping is not for you, then there are an array of alternative options for you to choose from. Styles such as cribs, cradles, Moses baskets and cots are usually suitable from birth until six months old, whereas a cot bed will last until your child reaches around five to six years old. Considering a cot bed? Read our blog post ‘How To Choose The Right Cot Bed Mattress’ to learn more.
5) Towels & Blankets
When choosing towels, blankets or shawls to keep your little ones cosy, something warm and soft always does the trick. View our bathing and grooming products here. Our Swaddling, Shawls & Blankets can be found here.
6) Muslin Cloths & Bibs
Bibs, bibs and more bibs – you can never have enough! When it comes to protecting your clothes from daily baby accidents and spills, a muslin cloth is your best friend. You can view our range of muslins and bibs here.
4) Cot & Co-Sleeping Crib
There are a lot of options for new parents on how and where they want their newborn to sleep. If you are considering co-sleeping with your baby, then we recommend looking into co-sleeping products such as the Chicco Next2Me Crib Collection. This crib gives you the benefits that come with co-sleeping while ensuring your baby’s safety, allowing you to have the best of both worlds. To learn more about the Chicco Next2Me cribs, read our post explaining everything you need to know about the Chicco Next2Me collection here.
If co-sleeping is not for you, then there are an array of alternative options for you to choose from. Styles such as cribs, cradles, Moses baskets and cots are usually suitable from birth until six months old, whereas a cot bed will last until your child reaches around five to six years old. Considering a cot bed? Visit our blog to learn ‘How To Choose The Right Cot Bed Mattress’.
5) Towels & Blankets
When choosing towels, blankets or shawls to keep your little ones cosy, something warm and soft always does the trick. View our bathing and grooming products here. Our Swaddling, Shawls & Blankets can be found here.
6) Muslin Cloths & Bibs
Bibs, bibs and more bibs – you can never have enough! When it comes to protecting your clothes from daily baby accidents and spills, a muslin cloth is your best friend. You can view our range of muslins and bibs here.
Cot & Co-Sleeping Crib
There are a lot of options for new parents on how and where they want their newborn to sleep. If you are considering co-sleeping with your baby, then we recommend looking into co-sleeping products such as the Chicco Next2Me Crib Collection. This crib gives you the benefits that come with co-sleeping while ensuring your baby’s safety, allowing you to have the best of both worlds. To learn more about the Chicco Next2Me cribs, read our post explaining everything you need to know about the Chicco Next2Me collection here.
If co-sleeping is not for you, then there are an array of alternative options for you to choose from. Styles such as cribs, cradles, Moses baskets and cots are usually suitable from birth until six months old, whereas a cot bed will last until your child reaches around five to six years old. Considering a cot bed? Visit our blog to learn ‘How To Choose The Right Cot Bed Mattress’.
Towels & Blankets
When choosing towels, blankets or shawls to keep your little ones cosy, something warm and soft always does the trick. View our bathing and grooming products here. Our Swaddling, Shawls & Blankets can be found here.
Muslin Cloths & Bibs
Bibs, bibs and more bibs – you can never have enough! When it comes to protecting your clothes from daily baby accidents and spills, a muslin cloth is your best friend. You can view our range of muslins and bibs here.
7) Breast Pads
Even if you have decided not to breastfeed, you will most likely be needing these when your newborn arrives. There are many options to choose from such as disposable, reusable and even thermal to save you from those dreaded wet circles.
8) Baby Bottles
Most families eventually use feeding bottles, whether it is to provide formula or allow parents to return to work. If you will be solely using bottles to feed your baby, then it is recommended to own around six to twelve bottles. For those breastfeeding, around three to four should be enough to rotate with.
9) Breast Pump
Whether you choose a manual or an electric one, a breast pump will help you express your milk – this can help relieve engorged breasts and also enable you to store your milk as a backup if you’re not around.
10) Sterilising Equipment
When using any feeding equipment, you need to use a method of sterilisation to ensure the hygiene and safety of your baby bottles and accessories.
7) Breast Pads
Even if you have decided not to breastfeed, you will most likely be needing these when your newborn arrives. There are many options to choose from such as disposable, reusable and even thermal to save you from those dreaded wet circles.
8) Baby Bottles
Most families eventually use feeding bottles, whether it is to provide formula or allow parents to return to work. If you will be solely using bottles to feed your baby, then it is recommended to own around six to twelve bottles. For those breastfeeding, around three to four should be enough to rotate with.
9) Breast Pump
Whether you choose a manual or an electric one, a breast pump will help you express your milk – this can help relieve engorged breasts and also enable you to store your milk as a backup if you’re not around.
10) Sterilising Equipment
When using any feeding equipment, you need to use a method of sterilisation to ensure the hygiene and safety of your baby bottles and accessories.
Breast Pads
Even if you have decided not to breastfeed, you will most likely be needing these when your newborn arrives. There are many options to choose from such as disposable, reusable and even thermal to save you from those dreaded wet circles.
Baby Bottles
Most families eventually use feeding bottles, whether it is to provide formula or allow parents to return to work. If you will be solely using bottles to feed your baby, then it is recommended to own around six to twelve bottles. For those breastfeeding, around three to four should be enough to rotate with.
Breast Pump
Whether you choose a manual or an electric one, a breast pump will help you express your milk – this can help relieve engorged breasts and also enable you to store your milk as a backup if you’re not around.
Sterilising Equipment
When using any feeding equipment, you need to use a method of sterilisation to ensure the hygiene and safety of your baby bottles and accessories.
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Checklist in hand and wanting to stock up for the due date but hesitant to purchase due to current lack of space, having to manage a budget or just need more time to decide on the nursery room layout? We offer our customers a free of charge Nursery Plan to hold all your baby goods till you are ready to pay and collect. For more information about our free Nursery Plan service click here or visit us in store to chat to one of our friendly team members.
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Checklist in hand and wanting to stock up for the due date but hesitant to purchase due to current lack of space, having to manage a budget or just need more time to decide on the nursery room layout? We offer our customers a free of charge Nursery Plan to hold all your baby goods till you are ready to pay and collect.
For more information about our free Nursery Plan service click here or visit us in store to chat to one of our friendly team members. You can also call us on 0117 986 8184 for any queries you have on products or the Nursery Plan.
Want to learn more about the best products for your little one? Check out our posts below:
ADAC Car Seat Test Results Autumn 2021
Checklist in hand and wanting to stock up for the due date but hesitant to purchase due to current lack of space, having to manage a budget or just need more time to decide on the nursery room layout?
We offer our customers a free of charge Nursery Plan to hold all your baby goods till you are ready to pay and collect. For more information about our free Nursery Plan service click here or visit us in store to chat to one of our friendly team members.
Want to learn more about the best products for your little one? Check out our posts below
ADAC Car Seat Test Results Autumn 2021