Newborn baby essentials

Newborn Baby Essentias | Top 20 Products for new parents

The Chicco Next2Me Magic crib is such a great investment. defeinitely a must in a list of newborn Baby Essentials. Yes it is pricey but you get so much out of it. I love the feature where you can raise and lower the side which is next to the bed. This is fantastic as the parent can have eye to eye contact with the child when he/she is restless or seeds a little hand to calm down. I love the fact it is a slide down, which is a mayor improve from older models. The first model gave you a simple clicp/unclip mechanism which was quite difficult to do and slow when you want to get access to your child quickly. It was a real pain to put back in and in all honestly, you may as well not bother. Last year’s model was an improvement but you always felt the side would touch the bed frame and because of the way the mechanism was designed, it always felt there was no room for it to lower properly. With the current model the mechanism is smooth, super simple to use and it goes from fully raised to low so quickly.

There a no parts that your child can get access to that could get them injured. It is a very, very safe crib and one that will give you so many moments of joy and happiness. To be able to reach out to your child when he/she needs it most and do it quickly and safely is something that you will learn to appreciate over time. To me and my partner the Chicco Next2Me Magic crib has been a bless and we can’t imagine using any other. Expensive, yes, but over time it has proven a sound investment, and our child appreciates to be able to see out smiling and calming face when he is in distress.

Having a bottle sterilizer is a must for any parent. You simply can’t afford not having one because you don’t want any bacteria in your child’s bottles (and by default, in the food that he/she drinks). It can be difficult to keep bottles clean and 100% safe, even if washed thoroughly after every use. The Papablic Baby Bottle Sterilizer has penetrating steam that is hotter than your dishwasher and will dry the bottles safely inside with hot air. This 3-in-1 device is a powerful steam-powered sterilizer with hot air drying technology to keep your baby bottles, breast pump pieces, pacifiers, teethers, and plastic toys clean, dry, and more importantly, smelling fresh.

Clean up to ten bottles plus accessories at a time with its large capacity. The tall inner basket, accessory tray, and lid are all removable so that you can stack the dryer in three different configurations, depending on what you need to clean. It also delivers practical storage to keep your new baby bottles safe from any bacteria lurking in the air. Simply keep the lid on for over 12 hours of the storage and your baby bottles are safe. Feeding your baby with peace of mind of knowing that your bottles and accessories are thoroughly safe and dried is a huge thing.

There are plenty of electric steam bottle sterilizers in the market, which in turn can make it difficult to decide what model will work best for you and your family. Because of this wide range of sterilizers, the range of features can be a little difficult to compare and assess properly. What I like about the Papablic Baby Bottle Sterilizer is that it offers a unique timer option that most other sterilizers don’t have.

This sterilizer is also a versatile tool and one that can be used when your baby has grown out of using bottles. Furthermore, you can continue to use this sterilizer to disinfect small toys, silverware, and other small items that a toddler may use to make sure that they do not come into contact with harmful bacteria. There are many fantastic perks to owning a baby bottle sterilizer. Do yourself a favor and invest in a sterilizer today, it will be one of the wisest decisions you’ll ever make.

Tommee Tippee is synonymous with bottles, cups and beakers. It produces a wide-ranging collection of popular baby feeding products and over time they have won many awards and respect among parents (especially mums). The Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep machine is a machine that makes a ready-to-drink baby’s bottle in less than two minutes. You read correctly, under two minutes! It has been billed as a great buy for busy parents who want a fast and accurate way to make a baby’s bottle. And the Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep delivers and delivers well.  It is aimed at parents who are ready to make the move to formula milk.

I can’t tell you loud enough how amazing this baby bottle prep machine is. It literally is 2 minutes and you are ready to feed your baby. It is super simple to use and also to maintain. Essentially, there is a single button to press, so you can’t get it wrong, even if you tried.

It is expensive for a product that does the same thing than a kettle and thermometer, but the ease and speed that the Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep provides to any parent makes this a must-buy! The only thing we would say against the machine is that it should have an adjustable volume bar as the beeps are far too loud. This again it is open to personal taste and some people will find it too loud, others won’t even mind. All in all, it is conclusively, an must-have product and you will be grateful that you have it, specially in those nights when you are so tired all you want to do is feed the bay quickly and go back to sleep.

I have to be honest with you, this Snuza Hero SE Baby Movement Monitor has given me and my partner such a piece of mind since our little one was born. It is a small, portable movement monitor that attaches to the baby’s diaper. Its super-sensitive sensor senses movement and breathing patterns and alerts you in movements stop. It is the same size as the Snuza Go and functions in a similar manner but it has a cool vibration stimulus designed to wake up or stimulate your baby from deep sleep to encourage movement without the need for a loud in nursery alarm.

When our son was born we were terrified about Sudden death syndrome (SDS) and doing our research about how to avoid it we came across this gem. We have had 4 instances where the alarm went off because he had stopped breathing and we were able to react quickly. Babies skip breathing every now and then and having a monitor that can let us know when that happened was such a reasurance. This monitor is more expensive than the Snuza Go and some of the other monitors we reviewed, but its portability and stimulus feature will give you peace of mind. It is an excellent choice for parents who need a simple wearable they can rely on.

the Snuza Hero SE Baby Movement Monitor has a vibration stimulus feature that emits a gentle vibration when a 15 second period without movement is detected. The vibration is designed to stimulate little ones out of deeper sleep and encourage movement/breathing without fully awakening them or causing crying from a loud in nursery alarm. If the monitor detects movement following the vibration, then the alarm will not sound. If three vibration stimulus incidents occur, a “rouse warning” (one beep every 2 seconds) will sound to alert the parent.

I have lost count of the number of times that we have had to leave home to go anywhere and this Baoyun baby bag backpack has been a blessing. It allow us to leave all items that we need for our son ready and packed so all we need to worry about is the bottle/s that we need to pack and have ready cooling. It is such a relieve to have everything fitting inside a single elegant bag/ rucksack. My partner loves it as she can prepare nappis, clothing, Muslims, and all the bits that our son needs and leave them there for when we need to go out/ It saves you from having to go through a check list and potentially missing out something. And guess what, that something will be the very thing your child will want, and you know what will happen, crying non-stop.

The bag has many compartments so it is easy to keep different things nice ad tidy in its respective section. Our Baoyun baby bag backpack even came with a portable changing matt, which was totally unexpected and it has been put to good use a couple of times in what would be a desperate situation otherwise. I could not recommend more having a bag like this at home, trust me when a I tell you, it will save you so may headaches. You remove the “I forgot” from the equation and that, when talking about our child, is a big thing. Buy this and you will never regret, I promise you!

An absolute essential piece of kit which you’ll need from day zero is a bath thermometer and the MotherMed Baby Bath Thermometer is ideal. Whether you choose a fancy baby bath, the kitchen sink or a local lake, it helps to know the temperature of the water you are putting your precious little one into. The MotherMed Baby Bath Thermometer flash a warning if it’s too hot or too cold giving you essential piece of mind when bathing your infant. Unfortunately, 2,000 children every year attend A&E with bath water scolds so I would add this as a newborn baby essential products without a shadow of a doubt. You do not want to burn your baby’s skin. I recommend any new parent to pick up a bath thermometer to help avoid these entirely preventable injuries.

You have both digital LCD reading as well as the traditional analogue thermometer. What more can you wish to double check the reading on either is accurate. I love the fact that a colored LCD will come on if the water is either too cold or too hot. It is an added help, specially when the little one is throwing a tantrum and you can easily forget to check the temperature in case it has dropped or increased. Ideal for home bath but can be taken on a trip as it is rugged and super easy to use.

Let me tell you something, if you want a happy baby, he/she better be entertained. It will help massively his/her development. To give your child the best possible start in life, you don’t have to have all the answers or do things a certain way. All you have to do is let your kids play and with the Fisher-Price Deluxe Kick ‘n Play Piano play Matt Gym Matt you get so much flexibility. You can use it as a standard play matt, a gym matt and it also is ideal for tummy time as it has a good cushion. On top of that it has all this button and keys that your child can press and different songs, sounds, tunes, and phrases will come out that will help in his/ her develop.

I particularly love those big piano light-up keys that depending on where you place the keyboard, he can either kick or punch. The system is modular so you can either place your child on the matt and let him/ her explore or detach the keyboard and let him/her press and kick the keys to his/her content. We found it to be such a great product and definitely a must-have in every home. If you want to have some time for yourself you can simply put him/her on the matt and your child will be entertained.

Little muscles will get a big workout as your baby kicks, reaches, pushes up, and gets groovin’. Plus, as littles ones discover how to activate the music and sounds by pressing the piano keys, they’ll learn their actions can make fun things happen-hey, that’s cause and effect. Fisher-price is a top brand also, so you know that your baby is safe while playing and kicking. et this and you will thank me for life.

This baby swing machine is the one machine that might keep your sanity in check. It will relax your child when he is restless and cranky, giving you the resting time that you need, and shooth your child the way he needs. It will also keep it entertained. It is quite light and easy to be carried away and the round base plate saves a lot of floor space. It easily changes into an infant bouncy seat with a swing lock. This swing even has music to help your baby calm down and relax.

There are a range of swing speeds that will suit your baby’s preferences. The music feature is great and will help soothe your baby into a sound nap. The volume of music is much lower than other swings which is very helpful because I found them too overpowering. It can be folded up easily for traveling or using outside, assemble process is quite easy. A built-in timer helps you turn off the music and the machine automatically, saving much energy on battery and also saving you from having the manually do it. Battery life is pretty good which will be a pleasant surprise.

You will need this, period. There is no way around it. You will not be able to use your “tools” on him. You need specific does for him. His skin is thinner and more delicate that yours, and the same goes for his/ her hair, nails, etc. This is an inexpensive item but one that you must get. His/her nails will grow, the same for the hair, you need to comb it, etc. There is a nail clipper inside too but I found myself using the lima nail over the clipper as I was paranoid I would accidentally cut more than just the nail. So my baby has got manicure every few days, how lucky he is the cheeky monkey! I like this one because it has its own carry case, which is really nice to keep things inside its own bag and also easy to store when we travel. Buy this or any other, but you have to buy one.

Newborns simply don’t have the muscle strength to control there head of movements. You will not be able to bath a newborn the same way that you do with a toddler or older baby. You will need to rest them on a surface in order to bath them and this is where this soft padded bather comes handy. We purchased this one and then realised that the baby bath tub we had bought would be too narrow at the bottom for this to fit so we were a little disappointed at first.However, if you bath your newborn in your bathtub in your bathroom there is plenty of space for the base to fit this in. Your bay will love the fact that it is soft materials and has a cushion in the head area. We found this particularly useful for when washing his head as he is comfortable and will not cry, because his head is safely secure.

We purchased a hard plastic bather to fit the base of the portable baby bathtub and we noticed that he was not comfortable with the hard surface. The moment we switched to this one, he was such a happy boy. I would highly recommend this to any parent, you cold will be happy and even look forward to the bath as he/ she knows there is a comfortable seat waiting. It will make your life so much easy!!

Our newborn goes to sleep in this grobag everyday. It has made a big difference in the way he sleeps and the quality of the sleep he gets. A grobag stops babies kicking off their covers, getting cold and waking themselves and everyone else up. Because when your baby does not need a blanket, there is no risk of getting it kicked over your baby’s head or get tangled up. In addition to this, a grobag keeps babies at a comfortable temperature all night long. Your baby can wake up, move around his cot, and fall back to sleep all on his own without you having to tuck them back in. This in itself is such a blessing as you don’t have to worry anymore as to whether the blanket is covering his legs and chest in the middle of the night.

One additional advantage we found is that having our little one go to bed in a grobag means the grobag itself becomes part of the bedtime routine, and helps our baby feel familiar, secure and confident as well as understand when its time for bed, even when we are away from home. Furthermore, a grobag can help the transition from Moses basket/ crib to cot by being the familiar “comforter” in his new environment. They may delay the age at which your baby rolls over onto his tummy or the age at which your baby is able to climb out of his cot, as his/ her legs are safely inside the bag and won’t allow them to roam about.

One word of advise, the type of grobag that your baby wears will depend on the tog of Grobag Baby Sleep Bag and the temperature of your baby’s bedroom. There are different togs based on the roo temperature. You don’t want to get a grobag that is too hot or too cold for him/ her.

Having a diaper caddy is a must-have, as simple as that. I will help you by having everything ready that you need for changing your baby’s diaper in one box “caddy”. This is one baby essential product that we use everyday several times a day. We use it pretty much all the time actually. The Parker Baby Diaper Caddy is available in two different sizes, with the regular measuring at 13” x 9” x 7” and the large at 16” x 10” x 7”, making it a great option for a single baby or twins. We have the single baby size (smaller) and found it to be enough. Inside we fit all the nappies. creams, body suits, Muslims, etc that we need to get him changed.

We love the fact that it has plenty of compartments for storage, and the inner insert is removable, so you can customize the caddy to suit your needs. There are eight exterior pockets, which are so helpful, where you can store things life pacifiers, small toys, diaper cream, and other small items that your baby will need at one point or another. The Parker Baby Diaper Caddy comes in a neutral grey color and design, so it will be sure to compliment any room decor. This caddy is so versatile, it can solve many of your other storage needs. It even works great as a nursing station organizer, so you can easily carry your breast pump and accessories around the house. Honestly speaking, another must-have newborn baby essential product.

If you have a car and drive or plan to drive your little one around, this is a must-have. We have been using a JJ Cole Car Seat Cover since day one and it has made us feel so reassured our little one was always warm while in the car seat. You need to bear in mind that winters are harsher on babies than they are on adults, they are so fragile and their immune system is so undeveloped. One of the best ways to keep them warm is with this snug seat cover that fits snuggly over your little one’s car seat. Fitted with a soft plush interior, this seat cover is made for snuggles that will make your little one fall asleep instantly. It is made of both nylon and soft fleece, and so you can imagine just how soft it is on delicate skin.

The great thing about the JJ Cole Car Seat Cover is that the top is easily removable should you need to have it off because you think the baby doesn’t need it. The cover’s universal elastic design ensures that the cover will work with any baby seat, whatever the brand, which is great. Your child can be placed inside without much of a fuss and they can be accessed just as easily. This cover is made to fit all standard sized strollers and it is so easy to install it is impossible to get it wrong. It gpoes without saying that you love in a cold region or country, this cover is ideal and a must-have.

I have lost count of the number of times that either my partner or I have taken the temperature of our little one, worried that he might be sick or getting sick. I have also lost count of the number of times that it was a false alarm or totally our new-parent paranoid ears. It happens to every parent and what you want is to make sure that you have a thermometer that is reliable as well as quick, simple and easy to use. This is a must-have in every household, specially if you have a baby. You can set the age, as it also works in adults, but the most important thing is that when you get a reading, it is accurate and reliable.

The HeimVision HM136 Baby Monitor will change your life as it gives you so much value for money. Every parent’s nightmare is the thought of leaving their baby in one room to walk to another but once you receive the HM136 camera you will do so in confidence. The clarity of the camera is perfect and the 720P HD resolution gives you more than enough image sharpness and detail. The screen the unit comes with stays on at all times if need be and the zoom, pan and tlt features help a lot of following the baby around if he moves. The monitor itself is great. the sound is loud and clear (you can actually adjust the sound detection according to your needs). The actual size of the monitor is large, but not in a way that stops you from carrying it around the house with no problems.

More importantly, the talkback feature is such a welcome addition to this unit and one that works so well.  We didn’t think we needed a temperature read with our monitor, but that has turned out to be a very useful feature allowing us to change our heat/cooling settings to help our child sleep. Battery life is great and the picture quality is simply great. The angle of view and area coverage is good given the 110° Wide-Angle camera and in overall terms, easy to use.

The Ubbi Steel Diaper Pail is compact in size, yet it can hold up to a week’s worth of diapers. In addition to this, it also works well for cloth-diaper users. It has a sleek metal construction which is notably of better quality than most plastic pails you will find. You also get a wide range of choices, colors and patterns available to you. Trust me, you want one of these, mandatory, it is a must-have for any parent. You do not want the smells to fill the house!!

The fact that you can use regular trash bags gives the Ubbi Steel Diaper Pail several advantages over the competition. The setup is very simple and straight forward. You simply use it as any garbage can nad you are ready to go. No need of complicated locking. All there is to it is for the bag to go through the ring and under the front tab,. So simple that you don’t really need instructions. The added benefit to using regular bags means emptying the pail is as easy as emptying a trash can. Now, think about the savings you will be making.

Eventually most mums will move their babies to bottle feeding. If you do, I highly recommend these bottles. they are fantastic and with their vented base, the MAM Easy Start Anti-Colic bottle will allow your babies to drink at their own pace and without interruption from the first day. 80% of mothers confirm babies suffer from less colic, while gas and regurgitation are reduced. With its smooth drinkflow, babies can drink at their own pace, as relaxed as on the breast.

Babies love the feeling of soft skin and the teat on these bottles is really soft and shaped in a way that is natural for their latching, rather than the unnatural rounded tip that most bottles have. Such innovative flat shape and soft touch gives babies a familiar sensation close to breastfeeding. We started using a traditional round tip bottle and eventually run into problems with our son’s feeding. The moment we introduced these bottles we never complained and it was such a relief. We never looked back.

The MAM Easy Start Anti-Colic Bottle is conveniently self-sterilising, making it hygienic and time-friendly for busy mums. This is a really cool feature of the bottle if you are out on a trip and can’t take your sterilizer. All you need is 20ml of water and a microwave. We found these bottles super easy to use, easy to clean and definitely out little one had less gas or colic. This is a must-have newborn baby essential product for your home.