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T e Modern Family New Families & Health New baby buys
A second-time mum reveals the must-have items for newborns and the products she’s added this time around. Words: Mattie Lacey-Davidson
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rom a buggy that was far too bulky to a noisy breast pump, I went through a few trials and errors the fi rst
time around. Here’s what I’ve chosen for baby number two to make life a little easier.
The buggy T e Ickle Bubba Stomp Luxe 9-Piece Pram (£449) is chic, sturdy and aff ordable. It includes both a newborn carrycot and pram seat with an apron, footwarmer, seat liner and rain cover as well as car window shades and a changing rucksack and mat. It’s very easy to manoeuvre on a variety of terrains, plus the hood is UPF50+. At just 15 pounds, it’s half the weight of the buggy I had the fi rst time around — plus you can buy adapters for several car seats (including the Cybex below).
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The car seat I adored my Cybex car seat and now the new and improved model is available: Cybex Cloud T i-Size (£229.95). It can recline in the car and lie fl at outside of it — ideal if you’re using it on a buggy. And while most baby car seats last until 15 months,
this fi ts until approximately two years old thanks to removable and adjustable sections. It can be used with an isofi x base (£199.95) and turns 180 degrees to the door to easily get baby in and out, or you can use a seat belt, which is handy if you take it on holiday.
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The breast pump My last pump was loud, bulky and hard to move around while using. T at’s why I snapped up Medela’s new hospital-grade, hands-free wearable pump, which is quiet and slips inside a bra. With the Medela Magic InBra (single pump £229, double £369) you can see through the top to easily fi t it, with a light handy for night-time pumping. You can even link it to an app to track your settings and milk fl ow.
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The crib I can’t recommend the SnuzPod5 (£199.95) enough. T is bedside crib fi ts alongside the bed with the option to remove the side for a safe co-sleeping experience. T e bassinet is removable or you can install wheels on the base, so you can easily move it if you don’t have the space or budget.
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SLEEP HEALTH
Three items to help you all rest easier BABY BED
The Purfl o Sleep Tight Baby Bed (£125) is something I spent many a sleepless night looking up online but, regretfully, never bought — I’m not making that mistake again. The fi rst of its kind to be tested and approved for safe sleep, including overnight (up until around eight months old), the Purfl o is known as a baby nest (like a small mattress with sides). It creates a cocoon-like eff ect to soothe baby (ideal for little ones who don’t like to be put down). purfl
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MOVEMENT MONITOR
Created in collaboration with UK charity The Lullaby Trust, who support and advise on safe sleep, the Angelcare’s AC25-1 Baby
Movement Monitor (£199) features a wireless sensor pad that alerts you if there’s been no movement for 20 seconds — plus it has medical device certifi cation. It has both sound and video from a monitor — so you don’t need an app open on your phone or wi-fi connection.
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AIR PURIFIER
Combining a night light and white noise machine with air fi ltration, the Levoit Sprout Air Purifi er (£206.99) has a three-stage fi ltration system, covering air quality as well as dust, pollen, smoke and airborne viruses, for a little extra peace of mind. It can also connect to an app or Amazon Alexa to track activity.
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Bamboo apart. Now, the brand is going beyond the nappies and wipes, with the launch of its new organic bath- time range — again, with skin health and sustainability front and centre. Developed with fellow B-Corps, Beauty Kitchen and Reposit, each product is packaged in fully circular bottles and fi lled with gentle, organic ingredients for delicate baby skin. Mama Bamboo isn’t just ticking
boxes, it’s redefi ning what it means to be a responsible brand. Run by Laura Crawford and her two best friends, they are ‘mums on a mission’ to set a new standard for all brands. Mama Bamboo is now the highest scoring B-Corp nappy brand in the world. With its combination of ethical manufac- turing, product excellence and a deep commitment to the planet, Mama Bamboo is more than just a baby brand — it’s a movement for a better future.
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