This list of must-have baby products and items for first-time parents or mums will help you know exactly what to buy.
People will give you lists of stuff you need, but they tend to leave out important details. You need a baby rocker—great! What kind of baby rocker should you get? If you recently had a baby, and you’ve been told to buy a teether, you might be wondering which specific brand is best. Consider the things parents or mums has to deal with every day, and that will help you figure out what kind of products she could use.
MODERN BABY NURSERY FURNITURE – BABY COT
Everyone tells you: Check out and get this cot because it’s nice and beautiful (aesthetics).
No one tells you: Bending over to put in and take out your baby from the cot causes you back pain or
how to care for your baby if you have traumatic childbirth like c-section or induction.
Overview: Baby Cots are often overlooked as a source of back pain especially after giving birth via c-section or induction. The repetitive exercise of putting your baby down to sleep and also lifting them back up when they wake up takes its toll on your back. This is exactly why the Upzeez High Rize Baby cot is a must, as we have designed our cot with this in mind – leaving you to simply care for your baby.
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Insights – our baby product is ergonomically designed to eliminate/reduce back pain and aid recovery from traumatic childbirth like c-section/induction. It is simple as you no longer need to bend to put in or take out your baby from the cot.
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ESSENTIAL BABY SLEEP WEAR
Everyone tells you: Make sure to pack a swaddle blanket all newborn babies are going to be wrapped in a swaddling blanket while in hospital (and in their first few weeks of life).
No one tells you: To choose a swaddle blanket that removes the guesswork of learning how to swaddle.
Overview: From the time your baby is born, you will be overwhelmed with so much to learn about caring for your new baby and caring for yourself – not to mention the amount of sleep or broken sleep that you will be getting to ensure your baby’s needs are met first and foremost. The last thing you need is to learn what often looks like complicated baby wrapping when the maternal nurses show you how to swaddle your baby.
Try the Koala Hugs helps new parents by removing the guesswork of learning how to wrap your baby helping them sleep longer, oh and gives parent’s back their sleep!
Everyone tells you: Babies love to be swaddled.
Overview: For babies who don’t like to be fully swaddled, trying to settle them this way can become a wriggle fest ending with one over tired, over-stimulated baby and one frustrated parent, add to that how many times parents find themselves picking a blanket up off the floor – que the shwrap™ – a blanket with sleeves design concept unique to Jujo Baby. Wrap your babies snug while keeping their arms free but covered.
Move your sleeping baby from the car seat to the pram or cot without having to unwrap & wake them, better still they are wearing the blanket so no more falling blankets on the floor. Knitted in the softest cotton yarns, your babies are sure to be snug and comfy.
Most importantly, the shwrap™ is total easy care and feels just as soft after each machine wash.
Try the Jujobaby Shwraps
Insights – our baby product is ergonomically designed to eliminate/reduce back pain and aid recovery from traumatic childbirth like c-section/induction. It is simple as you no longer need to bend to put in or take out your baby from the cot.
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ESSENTIAL BABY ACCESSORIES
Everyone tells you: Your baby will get sick in their first year.
No one tells you: Little ones can only breathe through their nose until 6 months.
If their nose is blocked they will struggle to breathe, feed and sleep.
You need a motorised snot sucker.
Overview: Colds and sniffles are a fact of life with little ones. In fact, babies get 6-12 head colds each year as their immune system develops – more if they are in daycare. Old fashioned manual snot suckers have been superseded by the motorised Snotty Boss.
It’s a full kit that comes with all the accessories you need to clear a little nose in 10 seconds. Easy, quick, and safe.
Join 1000s of Australian families that put their trust in Snotty Boss.
Try the Snotty Boss Nasal Aspirator Kit
Everyone tells you: You need a stroller and/or a car seat.
No one tells you: Definitely get the travel system – lightweight, flexible and easy to get around town. Get a car seat with ISOFIX or even better watch the product recall list.
Overview: With a stroller, you’ll get many daily uses, but a travel system is lighter and gets you more mileage. Say you’re on a mission around town with baby in the backseat, ready to embark on your next errand, and all of the sudden your little bub falls asleep. Mission abort, right? Wrong. With a travel system, you’ll be able to get your baby from the car seat and snap into a stroller in a matter of minutes.
A good car seat is essential and you want to choose a car seat that is compatible with your car. ISOFIX is a universal product standard used for safely attaching child safety capsules in cars.
Have a look for some great options here
Everyone will tell you: You must have a baby carrier.
No one will tell you: You better try it on before you buy it.
Overview: If your day to day life requires a lot of walking with your child, you should consider getting a baby carrier that’s comfortable to wear. You won’t know what fits your frame or is suitable for your baby until you try it on. Consider easily adjustable straps on your shoulders and hips so you can evenly distribute the weight as this will save your back some pain.
Having an adjustable carrier means you can easily share the load with others
e.g. your partner or other family members.
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Everyone tells you: A high chair is a must.
No one tells you: Make sure you get an easy to dismantle high chair for a road trip or if and when family or friends are caring for your baby and also ensure it wipes clean easily. You’ll most likely need two high chairs.
Overview: Baby feed time is going to be messy. Your baby favourite (baby porridge or rice) will be smeared across the seat surface, pureed pumpkin will coat the tray and Cerelac will invade every crevice.
Before purchasing a baby high chair, ensure that it can be wiped clean with a wet cloth.
Consider getting a high chair that allows you to pop the high chair tray into the dishwasher.
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Everyone tells you: You need a diaper bag.
No one tells you: Ensure you get one you don’t mind calling your purse and something your partner is able to use as well.
Overview: By making a baby bag that also works as a handbag, you can have two bags in one!
There are plenty of options to choose but ensure your bag has tons of pocket space and has a washable matt finish and can attach onto your stroller or pram. A big bonus is finding a diaper bag that comes with a change pad.
Check out these great options here
Insights – our baby product is ergonomically designed to eliminate/reduce back pain and aid recovery from traumatic childbirth like c-section/induction. It is simple as you no longer need to bend to put in or take out your baby from the cot.
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Additional Resources
How to buy the best pram or stroller for your baby?
Clever products for parents with physical disabilities
Must-haves for parents with a disability
Baby Cots – Important features to consider