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Hi, I'm Valeza. I'm obsessed with shopping (and happen to shop online for a living). Since my sister is currently pregnant I thought I'd pick her brains and put together a list of all the baby-related things she's recently bought.
While my impulse-driven baby shopping hauls tend to exclusively feature teeny tiny shoes and knitted bonnets, my far more logical sister has made a bunch of practical purchases that I think are worth sharing more.
1. Baby shopping is a whole new world for a lot of people and the seemingly endless choices can seem daunting! So if you're expecting your first (or know somebody who is) and have no idea what to buy, here's a little inspo – starting with this bestselling baby sleep aid. You can choose from four soothing sounds that are combined with mum's resting heartbeat to settle restless babies.
2. This Cuddledry hands-free baby towel allows you to safely lift your little one out of the bath without getting soapy water all over your T-shirt.
3. This pregnancy seatbelt extender has been an absolute saviour as my sister's bump has gotten bigger! Simply loop your regular seatbelt through the hook to prevent it from pressing down on your belly– you'll get more comfort while maintaining the same level of safety.
4. This matchstick monkey teething toy has a 4.8-star average rating from almost 7,000 reviews! It features toothbrush-like bumps to soothe sore lil' gums, and the colour selections are surprisingly chic.
5. This space-saving bookshelf allows you to display the colourful covers of your baby books outwards, adding to your nursery's cute decor.
6. My sister couldn't help padding it out with some of our favourite childhood books – Elmer never fails to give us all the nostalgic feels.
7. This genius nappy bin twists and individually wraps each nappy to stop ~interesting~ smells from escaping – even while the lid is open! It holds up to 28 nappies, so you won't have to make as many trips to the Big Bin.
8. This is basically the Mary Poppins' bag of all nappy bags! The surprisingly chic design conceals a whopping 14 pockets, including an insulated section to keep milk warm for hours.
9. I'm told these are the ~trendiest~ dummies around ATM. I am obsessed with the neutral colourways!
10. This portable steriliser kills over 99% of bacteria from dummies, bottle heads, and more using UV-C light. You can easily attach it to your pram or nappy bag to use while on the go!
11. These are honestly the most beautiful building blocks I've ever seen. They can be put together in a multitude of ways (encouraging your baby's creativity) and will look stunning on the nursery shelf till they're old enough to play with them!
12. My sister has been using this gorgeous dimmable night light as a desk lamp right now, and it'll make a great night feeding and changing light once her little one comes along!
13. This little duckling is part bath toy, part thermometer, and entirely adorable.
14. This lightweight and ultra chic baby carrier is made from a soft, breathable fabric that's comfy for both baby and adult. The clever design distributes the baby's weight across the wearer's entire upper body to help prevent back pain!
15. And this BabyBjörn baby carrier is ideal for when out and about. It has an adjustable head support function that'll come in handy when your little one is napping.
16. These buggy clips are basically an extra pair of hands to hold your shopping bags, handbag, changing bag, and more. They hold up to 5kg each!
17. This white noise machine has three sound options to choose from. It's small enough to take with you on the go, and will easily clip onto your buggy, car seat, and cot.
18. This super soft natural sheepskin liner is designed to fit perfectly in your car seat or buggy.
19. This padded insert offers ergonomic support for your newborn while they're too small to fit snugly in their seat. Customers say it's excellent value for money!
20. This clever room thermometer changes colour depending on the room's temperature, so you can easily see when you need to change your baby's clothes or crack open a window.
21. My sister tells me these aden + anais 100% cotton muslin swaddles are the chicest around. They're incredibly soft and can be used for pretty much anything, from burping to tummy time!
22. These Avery Row muslin washcloths are extra gentle on little hands and faces. Also, IMO they have no right looking this stylish!
23. Reviewers say this naturally-derived coconut baby oil works wonders on cradle cap and eczema. It's also under three quid!
24. Everyone in my family owns a bottle of this Neal's Yard Remedies hand sanitiser spray! It's made using natural ingredients and leaves no sticky residue, so you can keep your own hands hygienic without having to worry about exposing your baby to harsh chemicals when you touch them.
25. I only wish this leopard print BabyBjörn bouncer came with a matching adult-sized armchair so I could chill in style alongside my future niece.
26. The cellular knit on this gorgeous baby blanket regulates the temperature by allowing air to circulate freely – it's basically the Goldilocks' porridge of the blanket world.
27. Finally, this MORI sleep suit has a genius zip-up design, so you won't have to fiddle with any poppers when you're doing the midnight change while still half asleep!
