Home > Baby > What To Buy > The Best Things for a Newborn Post author By The Mum Club Post date 25 November 2024 The Best Things for a Newborn The Mum Club25 November 2024 Having a baby and no idea what to buy? These are the items the TMC team have put to the test. 1. Nanit Pro Camera – £299.00 If you are a bit anxious as a parent and need to have that peace of mind that your baby will be safe while they sleep, this is a must have item. It has all the bells and whistles from breathing motion monitoring to inbuilt white noise. Best of all it’s controlled through an app on your phone. Buy Now 2. DockATot Deluxe+ Dock – £160.00 This is a saving grace! It’s incredibly functional and beautiful too. It’s an item that allows you to safely pop bub down for supervised lounging, playing, cuddling, diaper changes and tummy time. *Top tip: It’s well worth getting a spare cover so you still use it when messy moments occur. Buy Now 3. H&M Teddy Nappy Caddy – £29.99 Perfect for storing nappies, wipes, spare clothes and everything in between. It can be carried from room to room for easy access to all the essentials throughout the day and during the night. Buy Now 4. Tommee Tippee UV Steriliser and Dryer – £99.99 This is such a good steriliser and means your worktops aren’t full of messy wet bottles. We even used it to sterilise nipple shields and breast pump attachments. Buy Now 5. Tiba & Marl Elwood Changing Backpack – £150.00 A baby bag that is the perfect combination of fashion meets function. Buy Now 6. Naturalmat Baby The Coco Mat – From £95.00 These are 100% natural and organic, chemical-free, and the only mattresses we trust for our babies to sleep on! Buy Now 7. 7AM Enfant K-Poncho – £64.00 You might be thinking ‘What on earth is that?!’ but let us tell you this bit of kit is SO useful. It’s a 3-in-1 cover for baby carriers, strollers and car seats. The K-Poncho features ultra soft plush lining, a water repellent outer shell, and premium poly insulation to keep baby warm and comfy. Buy Now 8. Baby Björn Carrier Mini – £88.90 (on sale) Trust us when we say this way better than the more stylish and expensive carriers on the market. It’s an affordable, comfortable and easy to use carrier that clips on at the front, which means you don’t need to be a contortionist to put it on or take it off. Buy Now 9. Graco Side-By-Side Bedside Bassinet – £70.00 Who knew having multiple cots and beds for your baby would be so damn handy. This is also great for travel as it folds up super easy and has its own carry bag. Buy Now 10. Bugaboo Giraffe Ultimate Bundle – £582.75 A highchair that will see you through all the the ages and stages of your baby and actually looks nice in your home. It’s light, compact and doesn’t take up much space and can be used as a chair for adults too. *Top tip: Buy the bundle which includes the rocker frame so that you don’t need to buy a separate product. Buy Now 11. Cybex e-Gazelle – Starting from £1,049.95 A stroller that can be used from birth to approx. 4 years old, turns into a double buggy and that rocks your baby for you. We love that you can buy different attachments depending on what stage the baby is in or if you have multiple children. *Top tip: Purchasing the Cybex e-Gazelle S Pushchair in a bundle with all of the attachments from the get-go is the best value for money. Find Out More 12. DockATot Nursing Pillow – £70.00 Making those late-night and early-morning feeds a whole lot easier. It looks pretty and it works perfectly as a booster for tummy time. Buy Now 13. haakaa Manual Breast Pump – £22.99 We found this to work better than our electric pumps. Buy Now 14. Lovevery Play Kit Subscription – £80.00 The perfect way to introduce sensory play to your little ones. Buy Now 15. Nanobébé Flexy Silicone Baby Bottle – £18.99 They have the most advanced anti-colic system and have a soft, breast-like feel that provides a smooth transition to bottle feeding, or when combining with breastfeeding, without the worry of teat confusion. Buy Now 16. ZIPSTER™ Ribbed Babygrow – £23.95 Hands down the softest onesies you’ll find. No faffing about with poppers here, you can zip from either the top or the bottom making them brilliant for speedy nappy changes, especially in the dark. Plus foldover hands (no scratched faces) and feet (cosy toes when sleeping and foot freedom when awake and playing). Buy Now 17. Nuby Baby Bottle Cleaning Brush 2 in 1 – £7.99 A bottle brush that will stand the test of time. The durable bristles on both brushes are made from soft silicone for scratch resistant cleaning and it has a handy hygienic upright storage stand with a draining dish. Buy Now 18. Love To Dream Swaddle Up™ – £33.99 Keeps baby warm and makes longer sleep easy. No loose layers to kick off during sleep and the arms up position lets babies access their hands to self-soothe. Plus the twin zipper makes for easy nappy changes during those early mornings. Buy Now 19. Lansinoh 925 Silverette Nipple Cups – £47.99 A nipple lifesaver. The sterling silver naturally protects & helps heal sore nipples throughout breastfeeding or pumping. You can thank us later. Buy Now 20. Bambo Nature Premium Eco Nappies – From £5.50 Want nappies that have no nasties, and are kind to your baby’s bottom and the environment? These are the ones we swear by and we love how they have a wetness indicator that changes colour. Buy Now 21. Angelcare Soft Touch Bath Support – £20.99 Take the worry out of bath time with this comfortable and safe bath support. It allows your baby to lie back in a relaxed position and splash about without being held. Buy Now 22. Liewood Bath Thermometer – £21.25 This adorable thermometer takes the guesswork out of the perfect temperature for your baby’s bath. Buy Now 23. Frida Baby Electric Nail Trimmer – £31.49 It’s the perfect little kit to have and is so gentle on your babies nails. Plus it means you don’t need to brave using nail clippers on those tiny fidgety hands. Buy Now 24. Aden + Anais Burpy Baby Bib – £9.50 (on sale) A 2-in-1 solution to spit up. Baby can wear it as a bib and you can throw it over your shoulder when burping. It’s a win-win! Buy Now 25. Bambo Nature Premium Eco Nappies – From £5.50 One to keep in your nappy caddy! It’s easy to use and not uncomfortable for baby. It has a night mode with a light and it doesn’t make a noise, so no need to worry about waking up baby! Buy Now All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however, we may make a commission on some products. The Mum Club25 November 2024 ← Simple Festive Recipe Ideas → Reviewed By Us: Disneyland Paris