I’ve always been obsessed with handbags, but with a baby on the way, that love has shifted to changing bags - specifically Tiba + Marl. 

I recently got the Pocket Tote in Brown Gingham as my hospital bag for the baby. It’s beautifully designed with roomy interiors, big exterior pockets and can attach to the buggy with D-rings (sold separately). 

I loved it so much, I also picked up the Etta Changing Clutch in the same print to throw in the car for on-the-go emergencies. 

When I was hunting for a baby monitor, I really wanted one on a stand for that bird’s-eye view - no drilling into walls and no awkwardly balancing a camera on furniture. 

The Nanit Pro Camera ticks all of that and more, giving me crisp HD video, real-time sleep insights, cry detection, motion alerts, breathing motion tracking (with the compatible breathing band), and handy features like two-way audio and night vision for total peace of mind. 

I’ve got high hopes for daytime naps in a moses basket in the living room, so baby’s always close, and I can actually have my hands free - famous last words.

And I couldn’t resist the Little Green Sheep Organic Knitted Moses Basket. Their designs are just so beautiful, and for the quality, the price point feels like a win.

I wanted something lightweight and safe for sleep that I could move around easily, and the ergoPouch Easy Sleep Portable Crib just makes sense - especially with a summer baby.

It packs down neatly into a backpack so I can take it to the beach, picnics or the garden, and the built-in mosquito net is a lifesaver for keeping bugs, pets and little hands out.

Everyone has told me to get a bouncer - electric or not - and I ended up going with the Stokke Yoga Baby Bouncer and Swing, which instantly stood out with its neutral beech wood design and clean, aesthetic look. 

I love how it gently swings to soothe or bounces to stimulate, and is light enough to move easily from room to room.

Who knew electric strollers were even a thing?! I discovered the CYBEX Gold e-Gazelle S, and it’s seriously impressive, with a hands-free rocking motion and extra power to glide up hills or handle rough ground at the push of a button.

It’s a total win if you’re out in the countryside or always on the move. And honestly, it takes so much strain off that it’s perfect for parents and grandparents alike.

Aden + Anais is a brand I always come back to and one I’ve gifted to so many mums-to-be because it never disappoints. 

From swaddles and muslins to sleeping bags and burp cloths, every piece is lightweight, breathable, and beautifully made with the most fun prints, and the quality honestly feels a cut above the rest. 

A nappy caddy was one of those must-have recommendations from friends and family, and while having one upstairs and downstairs sounded like overkill at first, I quickly realised how handy they will become - especially in those early days.

I went for the H&M Teddy Changing Bag, and it’s seriously roomy, with more than enough space for nappies, a change of clothes, muslins, and everything else I need on hand.

Don’t sleep on Love To Dream Swaddles. According to the brand, 83 per cent of new customers report their babies’ sleep increasing from an average of 3h 45m to 7h 25m when switching to the Swaddle Up™ from traditional methods.

I love the easy-zip design for those middle-of-the-night changes and the range of tog options, and I can’t wait to put them to the test.

There’s an abundance of sound machines out there, and while I’ve got a few to try and report back on, the Ewan Deluxe baby sleep aid kept coming up again and again in recommendations.

I love that it mimics the comfort of the womb with a soft red, melatonin-friendly glow and a mix of pink and white noise, including heartbeat and womb recordings, and it even has an intelligent smartCRY sensor that automatically kicks in when baby stirs, helping to resettle them. Smart! 

When I was looking for a highchair, I wanted something that folds flat and stores neatly, and the KAOS Klapp Highchair was the perfect fit.

I added the newborn attachment so baby can watch me cook while I keep an eye on them, and I love that it comes ready assembled, is super space-saving, encourages independence with its ladder design, and is really easy to keep clean. 

The Artipoppe Baby Carrier definitely sits at a premium price point, but it’s one I kept hearing rave reviews about from friends, not to mention celebrities and influencers who all say it’s the most comfortable carrier they’ve used and genuinely worth every penny.

It’s beautifully simple yet expertly made and suitable from birth up to toddler age, fully adjustable for front, back, and inward or outward-facing carry, certified hip-healthy, and washable.

Totter + Tumble is the playmat brand to know, and for a good reason - their memory foam designs look so much like a proper rug that friends have even ditched their actual rugs altogether!

The playmats cushion, support and protect while still being wipe-clean, stylish, and available in loads of designs, sizes and colours to actually suit my home.

If, like me, you're looking for an electric breast pump, the Elvie Stride 2 breast pump is the one that keeps coming up as a standout hands-free option with hospital-grade suction and ten intensity settings, so I can tailor it to feel as natural as possible.

Notably, it has a long-lasting rechargeable battery, fits 99 per cent of nipples with multiple sizes included, runs quietly with advanced noise reduction, and uses ultra-soft silicone cups for comfort. It does connect via an app so you can control it remotely and track everything easily, too, if you wish to do so!

The SnuzPod5 Bedside Crib Natural was right at the top of my wishlist as my chosen bedside crib, offering a safer way to co-sleep while keeping baby right next to me.

It will make it easy to soothe, feed, and bond through the night with its fold-down side design, plus it’s beautifully designed with great airflow, a reflux incline, a lift-off bassinet, and it even blends perfectly with my bedroom furniture.

For my upstairs and downstairs nappy caddies, I’ve bought two Mama Shack travel changing mats. They're wipeable, fold flat, and have a really handy popper design that makes them so easy to grab and go.

The designs are gorgeous, from gingham to bear print, and I also have one of their anti-roll wedge changing mats. I’m honestly a big fan of the brand.

While many recommend self-sterilising bottles, I found the Momcozy KleanPal Pro Baby Bottle Washer to be the top-rated choice if budget allows, because it’s a washer, steriliser, and dryer all in one.

You just add water and a Momcozy detergent tablet, and it does the rest in a quick 19-minute cycle, with plenty of space for bottles, dummies, and pump parts while keeping everything clean and dry for up to 72 hours.

Another frequently recommended buy is the Najell SleepCarrier Vol. 5, and I can see why it’s called a smarter babynest with its stable sides, secure locking system, and safety-tested approval for overnight sleep.

You can pop it straight into the pram, lift it out without waking the baby, and unfold it into a flat playmat, making moving, naps, and play feel completely effortless.

A top baby tech product new parents love is the Owlet Dream Sock, which uses hospital-grade pulse oximetry technology and gently wraps around your baby’s foot while they sleep, sending real-time sleep and health data straight to your phone via the Owlet Dream App.

From there, it monitors key vitals including heart rate, blood oxygen levels, and sleep patterns. If anything falls outside preset ranges, you’ll receive an instant notification.

Utterly chic, BINIBAMBA offers a whole host of beautifully designed sustainable sheepskin buggy liners, baby booties, pram mitts and more that feel as stylish as they are practical.

I’ve personally purchased a couple of pieces for my buggy for when the weather turns, and honestly, anything from the brand would make such a gorgeous gift for new parents.