Recently transitioned into parenthood? The initial few months can be a shock to the system, and every little product can help. Here, we round up the best buys for first-time parents.
Life as a new parent can be many things at once: beautiful, overwhelming and unfamiliar. You’ll be dealing with new experiences daily, adjusting to life as a parent while coping with a lack of sleep and the demands of a cute (but impatient) little one. Buying the right products in advance can make those stressful moments much more seamless.
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Vital Baby Advanced Pro UV Steriliser and Dryer
Forget faffing about with old-fashioned water or steam sterilisers. This fantastically convenient steriliser from family-run baby brand Vital Baby is the fastest out there, destroying 99.99% of bacteria, viruses and mould in just five minutes using energy-efficient UV LED technology. During those bleary-eyed early mornings, this nifty gadget is a timesaver you’ll be increasingly grateful for.
Buy now from Vital Baby for £139.99
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Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep Pro
There’s nothing quite as stressful as waking to a crying baby at 3am and rushing to make a bottle, only to wait for the kettle to boil. The Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep Pro will soon become one of your most valued household possessions, preparing a fresh formula feed in just 90 seconds, up to 10 times faster than a kettle. It dispenses everything you need, from the perfect amount of formula to a bacteria-dispelling shot of hot water, plus you can track feeds in an app to make sure bottles are safe.
Buy now from Tommee Tippee for £199.99
Stanley IceFlow Bottle Flip Straw
Whether you’re parched during breastfeeding or waking up in the night suffering from glamorous night sweats, there’s something about the postpartum phase of life that always makes you thirsty. The viral Stanley IceFlow Bottle is, therefore, the perfect buy for a new mum: the double-wall vacuum-insulated technology keeps water ice-cold, it’s leak-proof for on-the-go hydration and the quality means you’ll use it for years to come.
Buy now from Amazon for £34.99
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Totter & Tumble playmats
Forget what you think you know about playmats: the chic offerings from Totter & Tumble put the garish mats of yore to shame. These look nothing like playmats, with aesthetically pleasing patterns, memory foam cushioning to keep your baby safe during tummy time and a reversible design so you can switch the look up. Plus it doubles up as a very stylish yoga mat for some post-partem stretching.
Buy now from Totter & Tumble for £180
Doona X Car Seat and Stroller
Take it from a flustered first-time parent: the Doona is worth the investment. The ingenious car seat transforms into a stroller at the click of a button, and makes those stressful car journeys safer and simpler. No need to wake your sleeping baby every time you need to pop out of the car for an errand: simply pop the wheels out and you’re golden. The newest model, Doona X, also offers three recline positions for the ultimate in car seat flexibility.
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Homedics MyBaby Portable Sound Spa
The thought of new parents getting enough sleep to quantify getting a sleep aid can seem laughable. But for babies, a white noise machine is a powerful tool to have in your parenting arsenal, and even more so if it’s portable. The magic of white noise never fails when it comes to getting babies to fall asleep quicker, whether at home or on the go. This trusty white noise machine from wellness brand Homedics has a clip to easily strap onto your buggy or cot, and offers four soothing sounds to help little ones doze off: choose from ocean waves, white noise, a lullaby or a heartbeat.
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