5 newborn items you won’t be able to live without

Congratulations! You’re having a baby. When it comes to planning everything you need for your little one’s arrival, having the essential items can make the transition into parenthood that little bit easier. 

Perhaps you’ve got a rough idea of what you might need but aren’t 100% sure if they’re really an essential item. Here are some ideas for products to keep in mind when deciding what to buy.

Pretty soon you’ll be wondering how you would have managed without these.

1. Something to keep your baby snug

Wondering what to pack in your hospital bag for your baby’s first night? ergoPouch has you (and them!) covered with their beautiful Newborn Hospital pack.

They designed the perfect combination to keep your new baby snug and warm during a hospital stay or their first nights at home.

The pack can be used from 2-5kgs and features a 1.0 TOG Cocoon Swaddle Bag and a 0.2 TOG Long Sleeve Layer, which is worn under the swaddle.

These beautiful pieces are made from organic cotton and super soft bamboo, which is ideal for sensitive skin.

Find out more about this charming pack here. You can also read ergoPouch reviews here. 

2. A teething toy

For babies aged 3 to 12 months, Malarkey’s Munch Mitt is a must-have to soothe their sore gums when teething.

The Munch Mitt is a wearable teething toy for infants who can’t grasp or hold a standard teether. With a textured flexible silicone surface that provides soothing teething relief, this mitt also has an easy hand to mouth access for your baby to self-soothe sore gums.

They come in an assortment of colours and are the world’s first silicone teething mitt.

It also protects your baby’s hands from excess saliva and chewing and can be worn on whichever hand your baby prefers.

Munch Mitt is now on sale at Chemist Warehouse for just $14.99! Find out more here. (Offer ends 28/02/20).

3. A breast pump designed for life

Medela’s new, state of the art double electric breast pump, the Freestyle Flex™, is made for mums on the go. From home to gym or work, the Freestyle Flex™ is so compact and light – it can even fit in your pocket!

With a USB rechargeable battery and connection to Medela’s mum bible, the free MyMedela App, the Freestyle Flex™ gives mums the flexibility to express wherever and whenever, with no compromise on pumping performance or comfort.

With improved breast shields, the Freestyle Flex™ yields more milk in less time and incorporates overflow protection (a closed-system), tested by scientists with the help of breastfeeding mums.

To find out more, visit the Medela website. You can also read reviews on the Freestyle Medela Flex™ Breast Pump here.

4. A newborn carrier

Babywearing has been a gamechanger for many parents, and Ergobaby’s latest carrier, the Embrace Cozy Newborn Baby Carrier, is no exception.

Designed to be soft – almost a hybrid between a wrap and structured carrier – the Embrace Cozy Newborn Carrier is comfortable for both parents and baby. It’s also really easy to use, with no complicated wrapping involved.

With spreadable shoulder straps, a padded neckline and acknowledged by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute as a hip-healthy product, parents can rest assured knowing their baby is safe and supported. 

When ready, the Embrace Newborn carrier can easily be switched from newborn facing-in mode to baby facing-out mode, so it will last for ages.

Conveniently, this carrier is so slim and compact that it can be rolled and stored in your baby bag – win-win!

To find out more, visit the Ergobaby website. You can also read Ergobaby reviews here.

5. Something to keep you dry

They may be small but these Pigeon Honeycomb Breast Pads from Pigeon are a huge lifesaver for breastfeeding mums.

Winner of Best Breast Pad in the Baby Bounty Awards last year, they’re designed so milk is absorbed quickly while spreading evenly over the pad, keeping you and your clothes nice and dry.

With handy adhesive strips, Pigeon Honeycomb Breast Pads won’t end up anywhere they shouldn’t. You can confidently go about your day knowing they’ll stay precisely where you left them and definitely not within eye-shot of your friends and family.

While sensitive and sore nipples can be common when breastfeeding, Pigeon Honeycomb Breast Pads are super-soft with a contoured shape, making them comfortable, breathable and gentle on already sensitive skin.

To find out more, visit the Pigeon website. You can also read Pigeon Honeycomb Breast Pad reviews here.