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you’ve even thrown yourself a baby shower. The big birth day has come and gone and you and your partner are now alone with your newborn. The question is, do you have all


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ou’ve had all your ultrasound scans, you’ve been to all the NCT (childbirth) classes, and


the necessary baby products to look after your little one? Do you have that latest designer buggy, the baby carrier, the Moses basket — the breast pump? Or do you just need to know where to look? There are some very useful


items new parents can buy, for instance, the aden + anais super soft and over-sized muslins, which are perfect for swaddling and helping establish a good bedtime routine for babies. The company also has a range of sleeping bags in various fabrics. While you can’t guarantee an


uninterrupted 12-hour night, there are some genuine products that will make your life with a newborn that little bit easier, for example, the Sleepyhead Deluxe + Baby Pod (John Lewis). The snug cushion (suitable from birth to eight months) makes your baby feel like they’re being


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indigestion, all true? Angela Farrell (founder of New Mama Kit Gift Hampers, creative director and mum of two) has some essential items for new parents. Words: Sabuhi Gard


Baby wipes How did I travel the world without the convenient and instant fresh- ness that baby wipes provide?


White noise Never underestimate how peaceful, and cosy you need to make the nest before an overtired infant will settle. White noise might sound, to an adult, a bit like you’re living near a motorway, but to babies it sounds like sleepy time.


Ice cube trays Consider using ice cube trays to pour in blended baby food. Once frozen, pop the cubes into a container and store in the freezer for perfect baby-sized dinners.


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cuddled, helping them to drop off into a deep, comforting sleep. If it’s toys you’re after to help


your little one relax and nap, as some mothers suggest, then why not try the Chicco range of ‘First Dream’ accessories? The company’s new mobile is the perfect bedtime accompaniment that soothes babies to sleep with 10 minutes of classical music and white noise. For those new parents feeling


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the need for some chic, there’s also the Three-in-One changing bag by Pacapod. This useful bit of kit is a changer, cool bag and a handbag all in one.


Half an onion I thought my Spanish friends were mad when they told me they cut an onion in half and place it in their baby’s cot if they have a blocked nose. But yes, this Spanish trick does clear the nasal passages! Though, of course, always seek professional medical advice if your baby is unwell.


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