THE BABY CHECKLIST: 11 PREGNANCY & NEWBORN ESSENTIALS FOR MUMS
As some of you will know, I am expecting my second baby in December 2023. This autumn, I have busy curating The Baby Checklist, which features my top best 10 finds for mums and babies, from activewear to sleep solutions. I hope that this will be of use to anyone who is expecting a baby, but also to those who are looking for gift ideas for expectant mums!
1.) The Bump Plan Membership, £35 per month
Join prenatal fitness expert Hollie Grant during her pregnancy, and move through each trimester-specific pregnancy workout online as Hollie mirrors your pregnancy. With an education hub, live videos and a brilliant book, The Bump Plan have your pregnancy / post natal exercise sorted. There’s a 7 day free trial, and it’s £35 per month after that.
2.) Luxe Maternity & Postnatal Leggings, £55
Natal Active’s beautifully soft, squat-proof maternity leggings will get you through every stage of your pregnancy and they can be worn postnatally too. They are super flattering, featuring a high waist and a non-slip, over bump panel for extra support. A low rise waistline was designed to avoid irritating c-section scars, and the high tech fabric removes sweat as you work out. Perfect for daily use.
3.) SnuzBaskit & Natural Stand, £99.95
The SnuzBaskit is described by the brand as the ‘Moses Basket reinvented’. It’s bigger, stronger, lighter and more breathable, offering peace of mind at a delicate time. Mesh windows allow for better visibility and breathability, and the KinderFelt™ is soft, safe and 100% recycled. It’s super comfortable, with a 3D breathable mesh mattress, and the foldable, solid-wood frame is sustainbly sourced. It really is as good as it looks!
4.) SnuzCurve Pregnancy Support Pillow, £49.95
The SnuzCurve pregnancy pillow was carefully created by health professionals and experts to effortlessly encourage you into a safe and comfortable sleep position when you need it the most. The KneeBlade™ takes pressure off your hips, legs and ankles, whilst the upper part of the pillow takes the pressure off your bump. Use it alongside your normal head pillows, wash in the machine as required and store in the cotton bag provided when you want to stow it away. In our opinion, this is the most comfortable, cool and convenient pregnancy pillow on the market.
5.) Nanobébé Flexy Silicone Baby Bottles, £23.99 for 4
Nanobébé’s Flexy Silicone Baby Bottles offer a soft and flexible silicone body, providing a familiar feel for baby, as well as an anti-colic teat, non-tip base and BPA-free design. These breast-like bottles provide a smooth transition to bottle feeding, or when combining with breastfeeding, without the worry of teat confusion. Available in 150ml and 270ml.
6.) Nanobébé Newborn Gift Set, £55.99
Nanobébé offer a brilliant Newborn Gift Set, for all of your milk prep needs. It includes: Breastmilk Bottles (for preserving breastmilk during storage and warming), a non-electric Smart Warming Bowl (for quick and even warming of milk), medium flow and slow flow teats, breast pump adapters (compatible many breast pumps), a Microwave Steam Steriliser, and a space-saving Compact Drying Rack. This really is the dream!
7.) pura Eco Nappies & Baby Wipes Bundles, from £18
If you’re going down the nappies and wipes route, why not go eco? We love pura’s high performance, low environmental impact nappies and wipes. They offer convenient bundles of both, so you can stock up before baby arrives and avoid a last minute panic when you’re running dangerously low on stock…
8.) Purebaby Essentials collection Hospital Pack, £55
Take the effort out of packing with the Purebaby Essentials collection Hospital Pack from Tielle Love Luxury. Available in blue, pink or grey, this beautiful gift box includes a bib, a zip-up grow suit, a knot hat, a sleep suit, a singlet and a bunny rug. Makes a perfect baby shower gift for expectant mamas.
9.) Kit & Kin Mum & Baby Bundle, £71.92
Kit & Kin are known for their beautiful, organic and natural skincare for babies and adults, approved by dermatologists and made with 100% natural ingredients. The Mum & Baby Bundle is an award-winning bundle of safe and natural products, including: Body Oil, Hair & Body Wash, Body Lotion, Bubble Bath and Magic Salve for baby; and Breast Balm, Body Butter and Stretch Mark Oil for mum. The ultimate self-care!
10.) wear’ em out Post-Birth Pack, £62
wear ‘em out’s Mega Mega Flo high absorbency pads have been designed with post-birth in mind. This eco-friendly Post-Birth Pack includes 4 Mega-Mega Flo pads and 2 Mega Flo pads. They have wings and double nickel-free poppers for a nice secure fit, and they can go in the machine with the rest of your laundry (up to 40°C).
11.) The DMO Wellness Action Planner, £24
The DMO Wellness Action Planner was designed by Nina Lemtir to empower women to thrive with self-care and positivity. She is encouraging women to make time for their own self-care in addition to taking care of business and a young family. This beautiful planner helps you to visualise the week, to manage you time and to track priorities. Record your appointments, vitamins, water in-take and anything else you have going on - perfect for pregnancy when the to-do list can seem overwhelming!
Disclaimer: I was gifted some of these items / services in exchange for honest editorial coverage. I’d like to thank the wonderful brands who reached out to me with their incredible products and services. These have ensured a smoother pregnancy and I have been able to recommend my favourite items to the other pregnant ladies in my life!
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