BEST BABY BUYS
1) A DOPPLER : for fetal montoring while its still in the womb! An amazing gadget with which u can listen to your babys hearbeat and movements much before its birth. This is specially useful if you tend to worry a lot ( which i did) so id just come back home from work..put some jelly on & listen to my baby's racing heartbeat! what a tharapeutic feeling for a nervous wreck like me! i used ANGELSOUNDS FETAL DOPPLER which i bought from ebay for about £25 n i could hear my baby from about 17 weeks of gestation :)
2) SWADDLE : Now everyone buys sleep bags, blankets etc but i found the best way to keep a newborn warm n comfortable is by swaddling.. the best ones i find are SwaddleMe.. a baby can kick out of the burrito wraps u make of them with blankets but its rather tricky for them to kick these out as they have velcro to stay in place.. they are made of pure cotton (even organic cotton) come in different prints n sizes. babies tend to have a startle reflex wch wakes them up as soon as u quietly put them to sleep.. but when they are swaddled they tend to feel they are still in mums womb and sleep soundly for longer periods. They say swaddling helps during colic as well! If u do buy blankets for swaddling or indoor use.. make sure they are pure breathable cottom or the ones with tiny holes for air to pass. Babies cant handle heat, it can be fatal!
3) INFACOL : lifesaver for parents when their baby has colic.. this medicine isnt a cure but it helps take the bubbles out of their lil ones tiny tummies without much pain.. administer dosage as stated on the pack! Available over the counter :)
4) CAR SEAT : A must have if your baby is being born in UK.. highly recommend that you dont go the ones suitable only for 6 months or a yr.. go for the ones that have an infant insert and can be used up until the baby is 18 kgs, so you dont need to buy a seat for every age group.. i use Britax First Class and V1 is already out of the infant insert n hes only 4+ months..
5) DROPSIDE COTBED : I used a Moses Basket & a crib until V1 was abt 4 months. I find it Much more useful than just a cot as it can convert to a toddler bed once the baby grows up to a toddler. Dropside? so its much easier to put the baby in the cot or pick him/her out of it n avoid bad backs..they only require a one hand mechanism to drop one side of the cot or put it back up for the babies safety.. specially when the baby is fast asleep n you dont want to wake them up..easy transit!
5) PACIFIERS : Now i know some people dont like the idea or hate giving it to their baby but hey sometimes babies just wanna suck as it soothes them n if ure a Bfeeding mum you've had it! I like Avent more than tommee tippee as it has separate covers for each dummy to keep em from dirt.
6) STERLISER : You need them to sterlise bottles teats dummies et. cI prefer electric ones than microwave ones as i am not a big microwave fan. I use tommee tippee n quite like it.
7) NAPPY DISPOSAL SYSTEM : Gr8 if youre using disposable nappies to fend off the bad smells they can have if just binned. I use tommee tippee n find it pretty usefull. It wraps up the disposed nappy individually and contains the smell within the bin.. only drawback you have to clear it every 2-3 days :) which i think is pretty hygenic as well.
8) NAIL CUTTER : I recommend tommee tippee grooming kit as it has everything you'l need. On an average a babies nails need to be cut every 7 to 10 days to avoid them scratch themselves.
9) BABY COSMETICS: Like shampoo, wash, moisturisers & creams. Highly recommend use of natural products as long as possible Burts Bees is gr8, in India Himalaya/ Chicco does a good range. Massage with either olive oil or (in India) Dabur Lall Tail ( found it to be really really good) ayurveda at its best! Preferably dont use talc and use a nappy cream with zinc to avoid rashes..Sudocrem works well.
10) BABY CARRIER : Apart form a buggy that u definitely require for going out n about you may consider buying a carrier as well. Baby tends to feel more secure in a carrier than a buggy so long as you can carry him/her. I use BABY BJORN a lovely gift from a lovely friend. V1 loves being close n warm n tends to sleep longer in this so i can carry on doing my grocery shopping easily!
11) BUMBO Babysitter : Its a baby seat available at most baby stores, ergonomical design helps baby sit without putting much pressure on their back. V1 is very happy sitting in it. i feel it helps him learn to control his head. It is also great for weaning him in, doesnt take up as much room as a high chair would. one should definitely buy a play tray to go with it :)
12) BABY MONITOR : Its a must if you cant afford a doula/nanny for 24hrs in london or if you can sit in front of the baby all the time, to monitor when you baby is up n requires your attention. I use LUVION PREMIUM DIGITAL BABY MONITOR which has a camera with superb night vision n i cant recommend it enough, its range is upto my neighbours back garden across the road!! :P
13) BAEBA BABYCOOK :A machine that steams n puries food for weaning babies when they are ready, u can buy the containers and cook book along with it or just get it free like i did from Kiddicare :) its expensive but its something invaluable when you see ur baby love the food u prepare! i think its superb esp the defrost mechanism. :) one cud also buy 'the wean machine' for food on the go but u cant puree everything in it.. only soft stuff..
14) TOYS, RATTLES, PLAYGYMS N MATS : Just one thing it should be washable or wipe clean!
15) MUSIC CDS, COT MOBILE : Superb to keep baby occupied n relaxed for a lil while, some babies go to sleep with them too.. sadly mine finds em' too exciting!
So far this is where ive reached as V1 is only about 5months old.. will write another one when i can as he grows up!
Having a baby truly changes your life for good, i never knew i could love someone so much until V1 came along and i cant thank god enough for giving him to me!
love n luck to you all!
Nams
















































