smart trike. Abbie likes hers so much she has to get sitting in it to watch her cartoons!

Ok now Toby is almost 3 months i am revisiting this thread to say what we have found useful in these early days and weeks

Changing station (as previously mentioned)

More bibs and muslin squares than you can possibly think you could need!

Baby Nose Clear Nasal Aspirator (you control the suction, it's much much better than the bulb style aspirators and a god-send if your LO gets a cold as if their noses are really blocked they'll find it hard to feed)

Clearly Herbal Natural Bamboo Baby Wipes, pricier than some other wipes but very thick and soft and kind to baby bottoms

Cherry teat dummies (Toby hated the tommy tippee CTN orthodontic ones we bought )

Avent Microwave steriliser (I'm breastfeeding but it was cheap from mothercare and we needed one for the dummies and occasional bottle of EBM) It's really straightforward to use and fits loads in, just one of those products that does what it says on the tin without any bells or whistles!

Arm's Reach Co Sleeper cot, Ok ok i admit we're not using this at the minute (we're actually co-sleeping as in bed sharing right now) but Toby was in it for the first 3 weeks and it was fantastic having him right there next to me, and i would highly recommend it for breastfeeding mums. Also, although i didn't have one, i can imagine it would be really handy if you've had a c-section too as you don't have to leave the bed at all, it has pockets all round the side to store nappies, wipes, breastpads, baby clothes etc

Vibrating bouncer chair, we didn't actually BUY this, it was a hand-me-down but it's great! Toby likes to sit in while i sort washing etc!

That's all i can think of for now. Hope that helps someone!

fisher price rainforest take along swing FAB FAB FAB managed to get a 2nd hand one from gumtree for 20 quid and love it love it love1
tiny love activity arch is fab too

Thanks so much for this post it is very useful.

Mx

Lamaze Octotunes. Bubs isn't here yet to play with it but I love it! It comes with a little song book and squeezing the relevant coloured tentacle will make a little tune. It also has a nice vanilla smell to it. I'm sure Bubs will love it!

tommee tippee travel bottle warmer absolutely FAB!!!!

Can I add a clothing best buy?

Jacket/Coat by "Me Too"

it's really bright and funky, windproof/waterproof while being lightweight and can be machine washed and tumble dried. Has never lost it's "brand new" look. It's a fabulous coat. So far she's gotten 7 months wear (I put it on when it was a wee bit big to get my ££ worth and she's kind of a small girlie so is still wearing at after she should have grown out of it lol)

This isn't the one I have but is an example of this season's variation....

Baby sleeping bags! A must! also loved my Dream Genii pillow to help me sleep when pregnant and my OiOi changing bag

Nice products....They're great

My ''couldnt live without baby product'' was our day/night warming feeder,
sat nicely on the bed side cabinet and heated baby's milk within minutes, saves all te hassle of going downstairs at stupid o clock definatley a must for any new parent