We ended up with two monitor sets somehow - an AngelCare and a Tommee Tippee. We personally find the Tommee Tippee monitor to be a bit better, both adequate though.
We initially started with the Tommee Tippee electric steriliser, we found it to be an utter pain compared to a Milton cold water steriliser, which was amazing due to its ease of use.
Perfect Prep is amazing, makes night feeds easier.
If you’re bottle feeding, consider using MAM or Dr Browns bottles. With Colic they’re a lifesaver. Presumably they make a difference when it comes to wind too. MAM bottles are much easier to clean, too.
Stock up on Calpol (Infant obviously, can’t use it until they’re 3months iirc)
As said already, collect enough bibs and Muslins - the right answer is you can’t really every have “enough,” buy as many as you can!
A decent mobile that plays quiet soothing music works well for us, has done since our son moved to his cot (about 2/3 months I think) and still works now!
We’ve used Pampers since day one, too. We didn’t use baby wipes either to begin with, as cotton and water is more suited to sensitive skin. We didn’t use a nappy bin, just bags - particularly smelly ones went in the litter / dog s**t bin just down the street :up:
A decent bouncy chair to sit them in gives your arms a rest
Moses basket
Car seat. We’ve used Maxi Cosi since day one, they’re fine.
Pram - go to Mothercare / John Lewis and try them, see what you like. We got a Bugaboo Chameleon from JL, has been flawless, but it is big.
Get a thermometer for the kiddies room if the monitor doesn’t have one. I used a Gro Egg
Baby bath
For washcloths, my mrs got fancy makeup cloths that are a lot softer than regular flannels, we still use them now. Liz Earle I think?
Baby carrier, again, go to John Lewis, try them on for size. They have a doll there to help
Got a bit carried away there, some of it is probably useless info!!
