Must Have Baby Gear for New Parents

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Must have baby gear

Being a new parent can be difficult, when you have an entirely new life to care for and you're running on little sleep. Here are some products to help make your life just a little bit easier.

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A Baby Bouncer

A baby bouncer is a perfect addition for your nursery and a helpful product for new parents. The bouncer can help soothe a fussy baby, just remember not to let your baby nap or sleep in the bouncer. There is quite a wide range of bouncers to choose from and within many different price classes, find one that fits you and your babies needs the best, bust below you will find the most popular user choice.

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A Baby Monitor

A baby monitor is a great way to get a bit of extra peace of mind when your baby is napping or sleeping in another room. There are many different types of baby monitors, some which have a video camera and others that are simply for sound. These days baby monitors have plenty of features, including LED lights that flash if it picks up on any sound, as well as movements and breathing alerts and measurements. There are also some that can read the temperature of the room and that play lullabies and allow for two way communication, so you can soothe your baby from afar. Below you can see the most popular baby monitor.

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A Baby Walker

There are two different types of baby walkers. The first, a traditional stand walker where your baby can support themselves while being supported by the walker, not unlike pushing a shopping cart, this is a great help for when your baby is learning to walk. The second is the sitted baby walker, her your baby is sitting in the walker, using their ankles and feet to propel themselves forward, just be wary that they gain a lot of speed, so make sure you have proofed your house. Below you can see the most popular baby walker.

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A Baby Car Seat

If you have a car or will ride in a car with your baby then a baby car seat is essential. When choosing a baby car seat there are several things to take into consideration such as how easy is the car seat to install, are the clasps difficult to manoeuvre, can the seat be rotated? Consider which functions you desire, do you want a sun shade or an adjustable neck support? Then importantly how is the use? What’s it like to put the child in/remove them from the baby car seat? Is it easy to get at and attach the harness? What’s the baby car seat like to carry? You can find the most popular baby car seat down below.

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A Pushchair

A pushchair is one of the most important gears that new parents need. But finding the perfect pushchair or a baby pram can be difficult, especially when there are many features and models to keep track of, there are double pushchairs, prams and strollers, then a sea of pushchair accessories such as baby sleeping bags, changing bags and footmuffs. Below you can see the most popular pushchair model.

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Baby Cot

A baby cot, is undoubtedly the place your baby will most likely spend most of its time, there is therefore much to consider when choosing a baby cot. First consider and read up on safety recommendations to make sure that the baby cot you choose meets the recommendations. Then you should consider features and ease of use, how do you prefer to open the cot, do you want one that can be close to your bed and do you want one with adjustable heights. Below you can see the most popular model.

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Play mat

A play mat is a soft play area for your baby and all the baby toys you are sure to acquire! There is a wide range of choice when it comes to play mats, there are simple mats that are nothing more than padding, which you could fill a room with. Then you have more colourful play mats with fun activities built into them, then there are the more advanced ones, with some intricate play moments that make for endless fun! The ones with dangling toys and mirrors are great for shifting your baby between stomach and back time, there are even those with built in music and sounds. Below you can find the most popular play mat.

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Baby carrier

A baby carrier is a great way to carry your baby without having to bother with a pushchair. When choosing a baby carrier take into consideration first how comfortable it is for you to wear, if the carrier distributes the load over your body and where most of the weight is placed, if it is on your hips/stomach or on your shoulders and are the carrier straps padded. Can it be adapted to be a carrier for petite moms and larger fathers? Then take into consideration the sitting comfort for the child: is the child in a good position when in the carrier? Is there support for its head and neck and is there enough space for a bigger child to sit comfortably? Finally consider usability: how easy to use are the carrier’s straps and buckles? Is it easy to understand how to get the carrier on and off? Is understanding how to wear the carrier straightforward? Are there any other useful extras like sun protection, storage pockets and the like? Below you can see the most popular baby carrier.

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Baby Bath

Even though you may have a bath it won't be suitable for a baby, instead you will need to opt for a baby bath, which are small tubs that you can bathe your baby in, it's important to remember to never leave your baby unsupervised while they are in the tub as they can easily slip under the water and you should always be holding them, especially when they are younger. When choosing a baby bath there are also a few things that you should bear in mind. You need to make sure that the bath is made of a thick plastic so that it will stay firm even when filled with water, make sure there is a slip resistance at the bottom of the bath, make sure that the edges are not sharp as you baby can hurt themselves. Do not choose an inflatable or foam cushion bath as they can be dangerous. Keep a slip resistant mat under the bath to keep it from moving. Below you can see the most popular baby bath.

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There are of course more things that you will need for your baby, so why not get help with some tips and tricks with finding popular baby products like pushchairs, baby walkers, baby bouncers and baby toys that are great to have as well as some stylish baby clothes on sale.

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