New baby essentials: How not to overspend
Preparing for the arrival of your baby is an exciting time for all the family. However, the volume of baby products out there can leave you overspending on an unexpectedly long list of ‘essentials’!
It’s estimated that parents in the UK will spend £500 on their baby within the first month. So to help you save money and time where possible, we’ve compiled the ultimate list of new baby essentials to prepare you for those first few weeks.
• Sleepsuits
• Bodysuits
• Vests/ short sleeved suits
• Cardigans/ jackets
• Coat
• Shawl or snow suit
• Hat, mittens, socks and booties
• Soft hooded towels
• Changing mat
• Nappies
• Plenty of towels / flannels / muslin squares
• Cotton wool pads
• Hair brush
• Baby bath
• Steam steriliser
• Baby lotion
• Scent-free baby wipes
• Nail scissors
• Nappy bags
• Baby shampoo or liquid cleanser
• Bibs
• Bottles/teats/bottle brush
• Nursing bra and breast pads
• Breast pump
• Play mat
• Bouncy chair
• Mobile
• Cot
• Travel cot
• Moses basket
• Mattress, fitted sheets, cellular blankets
• Car seat
• Sun shade for car window
• Pram / buggy
• Parasol/ rain cover
• Sling
• Thermometer
• Changing bag
• Baby monitor
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