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Once you’ve got the big three sorted (pushchair, cot and car seat), there are a few other items worth considering that will make life with a newborn much easier. Words: Mattie Lacey-Davidson


Baby carrier It can be hard to fi nd a baby carrier that’s not only suitable from birth, but also easy to adjust so it can be used by both parents, or anyone else helping with baby. T e Ergobaby Omni Breeze, however, ticks both boxes. It’s designed to be extremely breathable, which was a blessing during the recent heatwaves, and has a privacy hood to protect your little one from sunlight (which also comes in handy if you’re breastfeeding on the go and want to keep it hidden). It can be worn facing in for newborns, outwards at roughly fi ve months and from


six months can be worn on your back and even on your hip. £174.90, ergobaby.co.uk


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Changing mat You might think choosing a changing mat doesn’t require much thought, but your baby will often relieve themselves while being changed — which will result in them sitting in a pool of wee. T e Shnuggle Squishy Changing Mat is slightly angled, which means any surprises will pool at the bottom away from baby to be easily wiped up. It’s also fantastic if your little one struggles with refl ux or colic. T e soft material (that lives up to its ‘squishy’ name) stays slightly warmer than other mats, too, with raised sides to help keep wriggly babies in place and easy to clean. £59.95, shnuggle.com


Steriliser & dryer Whether you choose to breastfeed or use formula, almost all mums will use a bottle at some point and sterilisation is of the utmost


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importance. T e Nurture Advanced Pro UV Steriliser & Dryer from Vital Baby promises to kill 99.99% of bacteria, viruses and mould in just seven minutes using UV LEDs (so no water or chemicals to fuss with), as well as sterile drying in less than 30 minutes. It’s simple to use and quite large inside so you can get a lot cleaned in one go and you can also leave bottles and other bits in there afterwards — having that extra bit of storage is very convenient. £129.99, vitalbaby.com


Highchair One of the most sought-after highchairs (despite its higher price point) is the Stokke’s Tripp Trapp Chair as it can be used for all ages from birth to adulthood. T e seat and footplate are adjustable so you can alter the height to fi t any table as your child grows. When your child can sit upright (usually around six months) the Baby Set can be used so they’re sat with you as you start weaning. From £219, Newborn Set £85, Baby Set £52, stokke.com


Baby bouncer TRIPP TRAPP CHAIR/STOKKE THE ERGOBABY OMNI BREEZE


Another highly sought-after item, which came highly recommended by four diff erent mum friends, is the BabyBjörn Bouncer. It gently rocks as the baby moves (no electrics needed) and can be a lifesaver when you need to put your newborn down for fi ve minutes. As they grow,


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they’ll be able to make it rock more, entertaining themselves. It’s also extremely lightweight so you won’t struggle to move it and your little one from room to room — to grab a snack in the kitchen or jump in the shower, for example. From £185, babybjorn.co.uk


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