Newborn Essentials
The first month with a newborn is a blur, and the last thing you need is a 200-item checklist. These are the things we genuinely used and would buy again.
🛁 Bathing
Less flailing, more calm
Angelcare Baby Bath Support
Keeps baby in a safe, reclined position so you actually have two hands free. Fits most baths and sinks. A favourite for the early weeks when newborns feel impossibly slippery.
Shnuggle Newborn Baby Bath
The foam backrest keeps a newborn semi-upright and supported. Fits in most sinks, uses very little water, and is genuinely the bath friends borrow and then buy their own.
Baby Bath Thermometer
Sits in the bath as a floating toy and gives a continuous reading. Removes all guesswork.
Muslin Washcloth
Multi-purpose: burp cloth, washcloth, bib, you name it
🧴 Nappy & Skin Care
Short ingredients lists win
Mustela Vitamin Barrier Cream (Nappy Rash)
Three-step action: prevents, soothes, recovers. This is the nappy cream we actually kept beside the change mat. Pack of two means you always have a spare at grandma's.
Mustela Stelatopia + Lipid-Replenishing Cream
Our paediatrician flagged early signs of eczema and this was the one that consistently worked. Fragrance-free, steroid-free, backed by actual dermatological testing. A little goes a long way.
Mustela Stelatopia Cleansing Oil
Oil-based cleanser for eczema-prone skin. Designed for use from birth, it envelops skin in a hydrating barrier while cleaning gently. Press the pump directly into bathwater.
Mustela Stelatopia Foam Shampoo
Tear-free, soap-free, and specifically formulated for very dry to eczema-prone scalps. Applies as a foam, rinses easily, and is gentle enough for daily use from birth.
Mustela SOS Cream
For those moments when skin flares up quickly. Fast-acting and safe for newborns.
Disposable Change Pads - Budget Option
Waterproof, disposable, and essential for change table, pram, or anywhere on the go.
Disposable Change Pads - Premium Option
Slightly thicker and softer. Worth it if you want more comfort for longer change sessions.
Baby Water Wipes
99% water. The safest option for newborn skin in the early weeks before their skin barrier is fully
🤱 Breastfeeding & Mum Care
Care for the body that did the work.
Silverette Silver Nursing Cups
Pure silver cups that protect and heal sore nipples naturally. Backed by research and genuinely worth the investment.
Reusable Nursing Pads
3-layer washable pads that stay in place and are far better for the environment than disposables.
Maternity Nursing Bra
Comfortable enough to sleep in, supportive enough for daytime. The Keep Cool fabric makes a real difference.
FridaBaby Postpartum Underwear
Disposable, high-waisted, and genuinely comfortable after birth. Pack these in your hospital bag, you will thank yourself.