10 essential items to buy pre-birth
Those little kicks are a constant reminder that soon there will be a baby living in your house! But there’s no need to spend a fortune on baby paraphernalia – our budget tips and pre-baby essential buys will help stretch your finances as far as possible.
Cot, crib or Moses basket?
Cot, crib or Moses basket?
Travel system
Infant carseat
Infant carseat
Baby bath
Baby bath
Baby seat
Baby monitor
Baby monitor
Changing station
Baby clothing
Baby clothing
Bedding
Playmat
Buy later
If this is your first baby, the sheer size of the list of baby equipment can be daunting when buying for baby. But remember you don’t need everything at once. For instance, your baby won’t need a high chair until he or she is about six months old. Or if you have a Moses basket or crib, you won’t need a full-sized cot just yet. It’s also recommended that your baby sleep in with you for the first six months, so there is no need to have a full nursery or bedroom set up or decorated for your little one. Finally, there’s no need to baby-proof your house until your baby is mobile – which won’t be for several months yet!