“This rocker takes up a lot less space than some of the others on the market and is so helpful in those early months. I found that both my kids really responded to the movement.”...

“For me and a lot of other mums, my essential product has got to be the Medela Breast Pump. It is a great set with lots of extras and worth every penny.”...

“For the first few months, my essential was a carrier. I don’t know what I would have done on the days I had to get things done, but my little one just wanted to be cuddled. Infantino have a fab...

“I used the JoJo Maman Bébé newborn sleep swaddle from day one with my baby. It takes out the worry of whether a baby is too tightly swaddled or will overheat and is really practical for night time changes. Also,...

“Bath time can be a struggle for many parents, and most babies hate this time. Honestly speaking this product works wonders. The mesh support is contoured for baby’s back, allowing them to be comfortable. The rubber on the bottom allows...

“This baby bag transforms into a changing station with a handy clip that you can attach to your stroller. It is a lifesaver to make sure you are always prepared, whether you are at Tesco or are out and about”....

“We tried other baby carriers but BabyBjorn tops our list – easy to use, keeps baby snug and secure, and doesn’t take up space. It was the only one that didn’t dig into our shoulders, too”...

“There is nothing worse than a flying dummy when out in public. The portable steriliser means I can give it a quick clean and pop it back in while on the go. Crisis, averted.”...

“Every new parent needs to know that when it comes to muslins, the more the merrier. You can never have too many of them and these Aden + Anais bamboo ones are great for your baby and for when you...

“White noise was essential for soothing my baby and I couldn’t have survived without Ewan the Dream Sheep.”...