I think it’s so important to highlight that it can be so dangerous to leave your baby in a car seat for extended periods of time, due to their airway being squashed. It’s fine if you’re running into the shop etc but really if out on walks or a longer shopping trip a carrycot is really recommended as lying flat is best for a babies breathing! (Not meant as a troll like comment at all I just wanted to highlight the safety aspect of it)

@kellyelizabeth8911

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely this. I was going to say the same thing. It’s so dangerous leaving a newborn in a seated position for long lengths of time.

@NicolaWatts

3 жыл бұрын

I thought this too as soon as she said she always used the car seat. It’s not recommended, and a carry cot is the safest option so the baby can lie flat. My 4.5 month old is still in her carry cot

@HomeWithShan

3 жыл бұрын

Completely agree, I’m glad you commented this tbf!! George we never in it for long period of time to be fair, I deffo should have mentioned that! Xx

@clarencetheunicorn4806

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I just came to say this! I know when I was pregnant, I would watch loadssss of these videos, so I’m glad someone has said this to give a heads up to first time mummies 😘

@shardaeblair1903

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. Plus a newborn is more comfortable lying flat. The bones and spine of a baby are still so soft and being curled up rather than lying flat can have long lasting affects on their skeletal system. It's worth taking five minutes extra to set the pram up. However clunky.

To any first time mum watching this take it with a grain of salt everyone is so different and our needs are to. Unfortunately you won't know until after baby is hear what you will actually use. I loved my muslin blankets. My best advice is stay with the basics and wait till baby has arrived to purchase things you're unsure about.

@emilypresleysee

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!! I got bored and didn't watch the whole video but for instance, I saw Water Wipes on the thumbnail. My youngest has pretty severe eczema and every other wipes we bought all broke his bottom out with a rash. Water Wipes are the only thing I can use on him. I don't know if she means you can use a cloth with water and that's true too but I don't have time to wash and sanitize the cloths.

@brucel8891

2 жыл бұрын

@@emilypresleysee I also got bored too. There's far too many videos where people ramble on instead of getting straight to the point.

@shaiedwards9927

2 жыл бұрын

@@emilypresleysee she only mentions the brand and says that most stores sell their own brand version of water wipes that are much cheaper.

@sehrimirza

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, and as someone who doesn't have a car I think the icklebubba would be great as I will hardly ever use the car seat.

@cinthya644

2 жыл бұрын

thats a really good advice for new moms! stay with the basics, even clothes, cause once you have your baby with you, you will know what are your truly necessities

I’m 35 weeks pregnant and now on mat leave due to medical issues, been watching KZread for helpful tips, this video is brilliant and, you’re just so adorable. New subscriber here! X

You are incredibly rational and realistic. I love it. We don't need ten thousand items for the baby. Im sure half that will be more than practical. Great video and advice.

As an expecting first time Mum, who's clueless, finding your channel has been great. Lots of great tips and not an ounce of preaching😃. Thank you

@kturnerzzz

2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree! My favourite source of baby info on here.

I love how different everyone's regrets are. I agreed with some and disagreed with some but that's the beauty of the diversity of the products we have our there now. We can find something for everyone most of the time ❤️ I think it just goes to show, don't buy too much or too expensive until baby comes along and you know what you and baby like or you notice what is missing that would make life easier for you personally. I think unfortunately you'll never escape parenthood having no purchase regrets as the next baby could come along and be so different and then you need to buy completely different things! I was surprised with the muslin swaddle blankets as I'm a massive fan but mainly to use to cover baby in car seat while in the car or out and also as a breastfeeding cover or surface cover if you want to put baby down on the floor etc. I think this is also the same with the next to me crib. It's quite a breastfeeding friendly product as you can just pull baby into you and feed whereas if you're already getting up for bottle feeds even if it's only to the other side of the room for the prep machine it probably doesn't make much difference! I would never buy the next to me cribs new though, only secondhand as brand new they are SO expensive for what they are! I think we got ours for about £70 in the end 😍 Love the fact that you're so confident about your own choices and what's been right for you xx

Blankets for our winter baby were a must have! Especially in an open world when you’re going in and out of shops and don’t want to take the pramsuit off each time!xx

@lillyfish2657

2 жыл бұрын

U need them for the summer as well as extra sun protection.

@runningfromabear8354

2 жыл бұрын

Blankets were so wonderful for my 3 kids as babies for Canadian winters. I couldn't be stuck indoors all day every day, even if it was -30 C and have a newborn. I NEED daylight. Heat the pram up with a hot water bottle, put baby in layers and insulated snowsuit, take hot water bottle out, put baby in with nice heavy blanket and foot muff, see-through pram cover to protect again cold gusts of wind and out we go. Expecting twins in November and got a twin pram with big wheels. Starting from about 1 week newborn, 1 hour walking just to have glorious silence and sunlight. I NEED this and those blankets are important to keep babies warm.

Please ignore these judgy people. Half of these issues and fears didn't exist on my first a decade back and everybody still doing good. 😅Our grandparents and old doctors were not wrong. People need to stop opinions change over time. Nobody is lecturing their own families for their choices. Love this video🥰Thank you..x

I’ve just started using the sleeping bag, love it!! He used to kick his blankets off (even tho I tuck them in) then wake up cold ALL the time. Sleeping bags all the way! Blankets for out and about xxx

@Naimah_Vlogs

Жыл бұрын

Love sleeping bags! No need to fuss with blankets

We have a Moses basket, it was given to us by friends, and it was essential! She wouldn't sleep in a big cot at first at all, so it was essential for night. But also it's where she sleeps during the day for naps - I wouldn't know where else to put her down for naps in the living room that is safe and follows all the safe sleep guidelines (I don't think a baby nest is recommended for sleep). So I definitely don't regret the Moses basket!

We didn't use an infant carseat with our second and ended up just doing a convertible carseat and I would wear our babe in a wrap or carrier for quick in and outs! It was so easy and my babe LOVED it and would stay asleep better than in the stroller! Plus, then you're hands free!

Thank you for highlighting bottle feeding and talking about sterilisers, it's so hard to find information out there! I am scrapping the electric steriliser I planned to buy and going with the one you bought!

I have the Ickle Bubba Stomp V3 and think it was a brilliant purchase. My little girl is only 5 months and we've converted it into the stroller which she loves. We didn't use the car seat attachment on the pushchair as newborns are not meant to be left in an infant car seat for long periods. I highly recommend it due to the ease of assembly, the price and how lightweight it is 😊

This is such a useful video!! Was looking at buying the Ickle bubba stomp 3 after seeing your video on it ages ago (and because of the price!) but can see plenty of other mums out there agreeing it’s not great. Thanks for such the useful tips and to those others who have also shared theres 😊

Agreed on the sleepsuitd and no need for outfits. But the Newborn carrycot worked perfectly and was a must for us as paediatric recommendations are that they don't spend too long in their car seats and it's best for them to be completely flat. So for long walks it was a must. Also the soft toys, I reckon that completely depends on the baby because our little one loves every single stuffed toy! He sleeps with one every night and wouldn't be without it. He also prefers them for his teething, and plays with them during the day. So you just never know.

Very sturdy in comparison to other strollers that we had. I get a lot of compliments for it. My baby loves being in the bassinet, The kzread.infoUgkx4qZutfp1y5CaTUcMTuFPbARE5u-8XLiE stroller comfortable. I like the rain cover and the white net that comes with it. I use the rain cover just to cover the car seat when it rains. If your front wheels don't turn well, make sure you lubricate.

Great video! Every parents regrets are different as is each baby :) but I have the Ickle bubba V3 stomp and think it’s a great buggy. I agree it’s a clunkier model, but really sturdy and durable. I have a Ford Fiesta and it’s fits in the boot well, you can take off the wheels which help. In terms of the car seat, the first few times it can be tricky to get in and out but I’ve found it’s gotten easier with time ❤️.

Loved this video! The swaddle part really made me laugh, I was useless at them as well and loved the love to dream ones, what a life saver! X

Omg you should NEVER prop a bottle up like that!! Such a dangerous choking hazard and this does not follow responsive feeding principles at all. How are you supposed to know when you’re baby is full and satisfied when they’re essentially being force fed by gravity? Feeding should be a time for bonding with your baby, not propping the bottle so you can get on with something else 😢. Please if anyone sees this do not do this! Babies have died from having bottles propped up in front of them and parents falling asleep or getting distracted x

@zashalugo252

Жыл бұрын

Wow i just researched bottle propping and it is indeed fatal! Wow

This video was so helpful! Would you ever do a video all about formula feeding? My babies due in 4 weeks and I totally agree with what you’ve said about there’s barely any information out there about formula feeding, tips etc! X

I got a freerider wrap because of one of your videos but I love mine and so does my little girl who is now 4 months old and we still use it daily!! Once you’ve got the hang of wrapping it, it’s amazing it’s how we go shopping and she loves looking around because she’s so nosey xx

@HomeWithShan

3 жыл бұрын

Aww I’m so glad that you like it!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻 like I said, I used it all the time, but I think I’m hindsight I would get the carrier instead xxxx

Definitely agree with the crib! My little girl grew out of her Moses basket by 4 months and we’re using our travel cot till she can go in her own room. Great as a little play pen too xx

@aurora6920

Жыл бұрын

Could you please tell me which Travel Cot you bought for your baby? I would also like to go for this option rather then buy something i can only used for 6 months.

@emilymiddleton9045

Жыл бұрын

@@aurora6920 it was by red kite. The ‘mattress’ they say is included is just a rock hard bottom so buy a proper one separately

I will mention that my first two babies didn’t like soft toys and stuffies but my third child… LOVED them and still does to this day. As a toddler couldn’t sleep without one. It shocked me his attachment. So I think it has to do with personality.

I love how everyone loves/regrets different things! I have the ickle bubba stomp v3 and we used the carrycot SO much on walks around where I live and I love that the weight limit on it is higher than most strollers so will last until an older age 😊

@HomeWithShan

3 жыл бұрын

So true!! Everyone’s will be so so different! I’m convinced that it’s because I got mine second hand that ours was a bit dodgey! 😂♥️

@beth4969

3 жыл бұрын

@@HomeWithShan my biggest regret was buying scratch mits, all our babygrows had them built in so we never used them!

@lisahooper5814

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad to see this comment! I’m due in 9 weeks and have the V3 stomp and was panicking it was rubbish! I think it’ll suit our lifestyle but I’m still a bit worried 😅

@sandyp9260

3 жыл бұрын

@@lisahooper5814 every baby is different ☺️ we have the same one and our little girl doesn't really like laying flat in the carrycot so I do the same as Shan and just have her in the car seat attached to the stroller and take her out every now and then if it's a really long walk but I do like the travel system as a whole. I have 2 friends with the same one and both of their little ones love the carrycot. You'll only really know when your little one arrives as to what they like or don't. Don't be put off and also as they grow they like things they hated at first or the other way around 🤣

@shelleyj210

3 жыл бұрын

I’m due in 5 weeks and was a bit nervous after this as this is the travel system I’ve bought. I hope I get on with it as even though it was on the cheaper side of travel systems it was deffo not cheap!

Hindsight is a wonderful thing! It can be so so exciting awaiting the birth of our little ones so we want to buy allllllll the things! But so much of it isn't needed and in many instances, it's best to wait until you have your baby to know what they will actually need and use! Thanks so much for the great video :)

I didn’t bother buying a travel system and I’m so glad I didn’t. I have a joie minus stroller which lay flat when he was newborn and now he can sit up, it was £100 and the Juva car seat clips straight on. I love it, I am also a keen Walker so got an out n about nipper sport for running and hiking x

I am due in 6 weeks honestly I love her honesty. I bought the car seat and stroller together I am so excited and happy 😍. Can’t wait to meet my baby

@halloweellahere7602

3 жыл бұрын

You have no idea what's to come! You already love her BUT YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH YOU WILL LOVE HER UNTIL YOU MEET HER AND GET TO KNOW HER AND OMG MY BABIES 3 MONTHS OLD AND I DIE EVERY DAY WITH HOW UNBELIEVABLE SHE IS. WOW.

Water wipes are so much better than any other own brand version I’ve tried. And let’s be honest…anything that makes nappy changing easier is worth the pennies!

Really good video: expecting mum here. I learn much more about what my baby needs from these baby regret videos than the baby essentials or "must have" videos. Also, the more I watch them the more I feel like baby showers are a little bit pointless because of the amount of money that your friends will spend on stuff you didn't even know you will use?

@Halfbloodprincesss8

3 жыл бұрын

I seriously think we should have baby showers 3-6 months after babies are born for this reason. I had never been around babies ever before mine was born and only had advice from our parents who hadn’t had babies around in 30 years. About 3-6 months in, I had a much better idea of what would be useful and nice to have.

So far your best video as well as the one with UK nursery costs :-) more like these 2 please x

I absolutely live this video. Thanks for being so practical!

All your regrets were essentials for me, and my two babies 😃

Moses basket was so good for us as she felt scared in a big next to me crib! Got a rocking chair that is like an armchair - so will be perfect for our living room when I don't nurse :)

First baby due in august and I’ve got a Moses basket for downstairs for day times to keep baby and my little dog apart! I know they don’t last too long but thought it was quite good to have something to keep doggy happy and keep her space on the sofa haha xxx

@leannemarriott5266

3 жыл бұрын

Travel cots are always a good option if you have the space! You can get them with the changing topper on. They're LIFE SAVING! And as baby gets bigger they can interact with dog safely when you're not in the room as they can sniff and see through the mesh bit can't pull on the doggy xx

I have the maxi cosi car seat+isofix and then bought the baby zen yo-yo car seat adapters. The best combo ever, would highly recommend!

Where was this like 6 months ago 😫 totally agree with the Moses basket/next to me/cot palava and the travel cot idea is genius 💡 x

THANK YOU FOR THIS! Really love your energy too 💕 although everyone likes and dislikes different things I trust that I should keep your thoughts in mind... so helpful for a first time mom this summer 💕

Very useful tip about the towels thank you! Makes a lot of sense!

Great tip for the Milton steriliser!! I’ve bought this as well so gives me peace of mind I’ve got the right thing! Baby nail clippers lol!! Cut his nails while he’s sleeping then baby won’t be wriggling around? Lol! I find the baby nail clippers super useful as it has the clunky bit you can hold onto while clipping their diddy nails.

I have the venicci pure travel system. It’s amazing chassis closes up small and the wheels come off so perfect to fit in the boot of my mini. The car seat is the easiest car seat I have ever used! It’s amazing. Comes on and off so easy. It’s perfect I love it. I don’t use the carry cot as much but again i still like it a lot more than others. The whole system is amazing x

Your videos are so helpful! I've been watching them for the last 2 months, I'm starting to think when I have my baby boy in September he will recognise your voice 😂 X

Love this!! For me I regretted my perfect prep machine but only because my baby has reflux and the bubbles made it worse. Also I love our nappy bin we got our nursing chair second hand on marketplace and honestly I love feeding our baby and nursing him through the night. It’s one of my favourite baby buys X

Im a FTM and I have learned a lot from your video! Thank YOU so much!!

I have the Jane Minnum travel system (using again second time round) and I have to say that I LOVE the matrix car seat. I think Cibex do a similar car seat too. It goes in to the car upright but lays completely flat once placed on the pram. No newborn bassinet attachment needed (or transferring from seat, disturbing them) but they are safe and laying flat when out and about. My boys have both slept for hours on the go in that seat. It even doubles up as an overnight bassinet when travelling. Lie flat car seats are the way forward!

FYI Babyzen yoyo2 does have a car seat and adapters for lots of other types of car seats too fit onto too so don’t always have to get their one :) thanks for the video

Really enjoyed this video! Very informative and useful x

This has been so helpful and really enjoyable to watch, thank you :) 😊

Alot of your regrets are my must haves 😆 swaddle blankets, bottle drying rack (also use for pump parts!), baby wrap (used the boppy comfyfit almost everyday), blankets (used them for car seat during winter and on the floor for tummy time), nail clippers (his big toe nails were long and weirdly soft. The electric trimmer couldnt cut them), microwave sterilizer bags (used a ton when he had runny nose. I dont havea sterilizer and dont sterilize regularly) , rectal thermometer (it gives the most accurate reading and thats what you want when they have a fever. This was essential after his shots and his temp spiked!)

The interesting is : I guess every person has they own must have or not have list... almost everything you list for not necessary at all .... I really used and would be a must have for me hehe

This is a great video and you have shared really important points and advice! Really appreciate it! Thank you :)

I’m so surprised about the wrap! I bought a wrap from Aldi for £20 and must have used it almost every day (baby now 2 months)! Was definitely hard at first but once I knew how to wrap it it was the best thing ever to get the washing up done or walk the dog! I’ve got 2 baby carriers shoved in a drawer untouched 😂

I regret buying a nappy bin it was good for in the night when they were a newborn so I didn’t have to go downstairs but in the long run we didn’t really use it. Also the tommee tippee bottles and electric steriliser. The mam bottles are so easy to sterilise in the microwave which I already had instead of buying a steriliser just so much easier xx

Just want to mention that everyone told me to bite my first sons nails instead of using clippers and now he is older he has a nail biting habit which we cannot get him out of! Just make sure you stop biting them before they realise how to do it themselves. I wish someone had told me this! xxx

@mdionysus7746

2 жыл бұрын

I heard this too. Don't. Lol use a filer

@JulieMercedes93

2 жыл бұрын

This actually makes sense. I’ve gotten a nail clipper and nail file for my baby due soon, but my mother also said to just bite the nails. I have struggled with nail biting myself for YEARS! And still (29years later) get into a biting period that lasts a few months before I can get myself to stop again.. really annoying. Thank you for mentioning this so I could see the connection!

@mdionysus7746

2 жыл бұрын

@@JulieMercedes93 definitely. I did this first my first she bites her nails as habit now. 🙄

I agree with most other then the pram one as it’s so easy to pop baby in a carrycot, also they need to be laid flat and not in a car seat. The other one I really want to stress is propping a babies bottle can be so dangerous so please don’t be tempted to do this, hold your baby and give them cuddles at feeding time, it’s good bonding time for them x

Everybody's list depends so much on their individual baby! I used to tell everyone that they HAD to buy a baby wrap and a swing because my first baby would not be put down in anything that wasn't in constant motion (swing, pram or car) so I carried him the majority of the time! And I literally don't know how I would have coped without those products. My second baby is the total opposite! Hated the swing. Couldn't get comfy in the carrier. Settles better when he's lying down on his own 🤯 Very low maintenance. My entire library of wraps/carriers hasn't seen the light of day this time 😅

@shalibakes8440

3 жыл бұрын

I agree! Think it is definitely a good idea if watching a video like this to watch lots of others too as it shows everyone is very different. I think having a baby is one of those things where you just can’t predict what will work for you xxxx

@mdionysus7746

2 жыл бұрын

I think you just got better at it 🌹I hold my kids a lot too it they're not in the stroller once my eldest started walking it made sense to not depend on the gadgets I love wearing them though, when I have to do dishes and they want to cuddle it's a win win haha

setting up my registry and this video was super helpful! thanks so much for sharing these tips

I used muslin swaddles for burp rags, stroller cover from the sun (it’s more breathable), nursing cover, cover those dirty highchairs at restaurants, and the list goes on.

@dnagyh

3 ай бұрын

Me too! ❤ one of my most used baby products actually. So versatile!

Awww I actually found very helpful travel system, electric steriliser and Moses basket! But as you said these items works for some and doesn’t for others ❤️ love your video!

@karolina9094

2 жыл бұрын

What travel system do you have ?

@Bouvardia-Blossom

2 жыл бұрын

@@karolina9094 Venicci

I’ve ordered the Jané Matrix car seat, it can lie flat so it’s both the car seat and carrycot for the pram! It can lie flat on the isofix in the car too.

Some of your regrets were my best purchases. Our little one loves the moses basket, we keep it downstairs for naps during the day and in the evening before we go to bed - I prefer the fact that it's free standing and I know safe for her to sleep in if I pop out of the room into the kitchen to wash up etc! But we're about to move house with a 7 week old and I am already clearing out a heap of stuff we haven't used - definitely the copious amounts of muslin swaddles and the twist and click nappy bin which I can never be bothered to replace! 😂

The Joie Crome is a absolutely perfect pushchair from online 4 baby. Not too big and bulky or heavy. You can customise your travel system I got the joie ilevel car seat which can lay flat like a bassinet when fitted on the pushchair its a total game changer!!!

@caroljoseph165

2 жыл бұрын

Could you please share which ones please. Do you have pictures?

@Mama.kay.

2 жыл бұрын

Yes but how?

I don’t like that systems like Doona encourage people to leave their babies in car seats for too long- as others have pointed out it’s not good for them. My 5 month old is still using the carrycot part of her travel system (day time naps in the living room as well as when outside) and we will convert it to a pushchair at 6 months or when she’s sitting up. But it is a kinda heavy pram so we may sell the system and get a lighter pushchair/buggy as we have already been using a different car seat anyway. We got it second hand and had plenty of use so I wouldn’t say I regret it but I don’t think it’ll suit us going forward. I regret buying swaddle bags as she preferred having her arms free so we stuck to blankets until she was big enough for a sleep bag.

@Lolee56

3 жыл бұрын

How does the doona encourage u to keep ur baby in a car seat for hours and hours?? Especially when u have a newborn, parents aren’t out of the house for that long

@ummabdulrahmaan4876

2 жыл бұрын

I don't like the Doona at all even the pram way to low. But I love the quinny moodd ;) Like she said each mother have their own taste.

I had a little giggle when one of the adverts during your video was for the water wipes!! I was like ‘nope, not getting them’ 😂

@HomeWithShan

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha how funny 😂😂

I really enjoy your videos, this was helpful Shan thank you :)

We have the Cybex cloud z car seat and it’s amazing. We use it with the Cybex Priam pram but it is compatible with loads of different brand prams. It has a rotating base and can lie flat when it’s on the pram so it’s safer for baby to be in longer. Our 3 month old loves it and has always been so happy in it since birth.

I have the doona and it’s an absolute life saver!!! My son is 7 months old and still fits lovely in it. I would 100% recommend

@bookkeysuk

2 жыл бұрын

hi, can i know where you bought the doona. and what parts you bought, stroller/car seats?. thanks

I loved my bottle drying rack, i sterilised my bottles and all my pump parts in the washing up bowl with cold water and milton fluid. There were bottles and flanges and parts everywhere i needed a separate area for them!

honestly i feel good watching your video, cause i was feeling so dump using useless things just bcz i spent money on that, even doing my researched i bought things that i hated it later. I think that there is not a parent that didnt make mistakes in their shopping

The out n about pram with the maxicosi car seat is a really good combo!

Thanks for sharing this! I was literally just about to purchase an electric steriliser this weekend but I will be saving so much money now by just getting a cold water one, thank you!! X

@8527bk

3 жыл бұрын

You can get them on facebook marketplace for like £10 or even free

@thejarrettfamily2937

3 жыл бұрын

@@8527bk thank you ill try there first! ❤ x

@carizmakit

2 жыл бұрын

I've just started looking into sterilisers and I was set on electric like yourself . I've just discovered the microwaveable steam steriliser.wheras I started with a tommee tippee cold water I just don't like using Milton as it contains bleach but appreciate I'm diff:)

I find that having a car seat that is able to recline once you are out of the car meets the best of both worlds. I am using the cybex cloud z with the yoyo stroller.

I love this video. You are bang on with these points! My daughter had loads of stuffed toys and even at 2 1/2 they are still sitting in her toy box not touched!! They look cute but such a waste! 😂🤦🏼‍♀️

Yup the doona is awesome 👌 Got it for baby #3 my only regret not getting it earlier. Also, couldn't agree more with the baby wrap. It's an entire project putting it on. You could cut the nails when he is sleeping.

They say to use water wipes because most of the knock offs also have those chemicals that you’re trying to avoid. I’m not being paranoid- read the ingredients! You might as well be using normal baby wipes🤷🏻‍♀️

Good advice about the water wipes, I’m a grandmother who is watching your blog for advice of what to buy for my daughter. Loved your travel cot advice, if you have a winter baby the blanket is useful. We brought a cot from IKEA 10 years ago and we will just buy a new mattress. For those of you on a budget Facebook marketplace has a lot of cheap items, some secondhand and some new. E-Bay prices are good too. Keep up with the good work.🌝👍🏾

I regretted buying a bassinet stroller with my second. Such a pain. Pretty but not practical because it had no cup holders. With my third I had a double with the ability for back seat to lay flat for baby and front was where toddler sat. I’m pregnant with my fourth now and I officially have a list of must haves for our stroller. 1) Needs to lay flat or near flat for baby’s first months. 2)Needs cup holders for me 3) cup holders for baby and tray, if it’s removable then better 4)needs a big storage basket. Over the years I’ve learned that I don’t mind a heavy stroller as long as it dos what I need it.

The yoyo2 has adapters that you can use to click in car seats like the cybex car seats.

Personally, I think the next to me crib will be good for me as I’m breastfeeding. If you’re getting up to make a bottle then fair enough it doesn’t matter anyway but for me all I’ll have to do is reach over and pick him up, turn my night light on and breastfeed. Won’t have to get out of bed at all and he’s easy accessible for feedings and changes etc

We were lucky to receive hand-me-down newborn clothes, and we did buy one pack each of Lidl diapers/nappies and water wipes, as well as a used car seat (we don't use the car much) before the birth. The rest we picked up after we decided we needed it, so no regrets here! I didn't have a baby shower either - didn't want a bunch of stuff I wouldn't use. I think just try to resist the urge the shop ;) though second hand isn't too bad if you do want to pre-buy.

The sleepyhead was a godsend for me. I don’t know if I’ll ever have another baby but for my son is was the Best Buy (and I got it secondhand). I have never understood prep machines for bottle feeding, it’s so easy to make a bottle of milk, they’ve just always seemed like a waste of money to me

The water wipes here was a huge succes No rash,redness But recently we got a free pack of pamper coconut.... best ones ever in the market Often even no need of diaper ointment etc ... it leaves a nice smooth layer ,but no stickyness or whathever A must try for every parent I think My little boy can't stand much products

One of the most important things in the first 6 months is letting the baby lay down and move how he needs.. and thats the reason why you need to use cots.. Car seats may cause a lot of demage in your childs health as the spine problems, head shape problems..

Mamaroo is good when you have older kids. Baby happy sat and watched big kids playing. I saved mine from baby number 2, lent to my sister and now have it back for baby number 3 so getting moneys worth.

I have the kinderkraft moov pram and it’s great! It has a car seat that attaches and then a seat that lays flat to act as a Moses basket or sits up to different angles depending on what you need and our baby loves hers it’s been great for us!

@bryonyjefferson3942

3 жыл бұрын

Also the bare snuggs hooded towels are perfect! They’re made from bamboo and are super soft! (And stay the same softness after washing) the hoods are plenty big enough and they can be used from new born all the way up to 8ish years! Would highly recommend!

Really helpful!!! Do you think you could maybe do a video on sterilising bottles and how to prep bottles x

@HomeWithShan

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you lovely! I spoke about making bottles on the go in my last vlog but maybe I’ll do one soon! @lottiejlife has a really good video on it!! Xx

@kirbysworldxo163

3 жыл бұрын

@@HomeWithShan perfect thank you!! Xx

Love your videos Shan..I think this is my favourite yet! Totally agree with so many of these...especially after 5 kiddies I think I’ve tried them all! 😂

My son used the hooded towels to play superhero with 😅 i love the poncho towels for my son after he could walk and stand 👍🏻

The Doona is the best thing I’ve ever bought 🙌 We have the snuzpod for next to me type of crib and it is lovely for sure but absolutely unnecessary. I don’t even have it next to the bed because it made me feel trapped and uncomfortable. I do like that it rocks to be fair and it helps settle baby to sleep but probably not necessary. Now I need a travel cot as well so totally understand that I could have just used that all the way!

The hooded baby towels with animal ears and faces are so cute though! I have just bought one as a new baby present for my pregnant colleague who is due in September.

My biggest regrets are Maxi cosi crib and Ickle Bubba travel system which I bought after watching your video 😅 so you are on point. Baby only slept on it for like a month, all her dirty clothes are stored underneath it. wish it had wheels like next to me crib would have been perfect for tiny room. Only thing we used from travel system is car seat as we have no time to go anywhere outside. I love drying rack as I have replaced milton with Nuby UV steriliser box which is great for pumps and dummies too. Btw loved loved tommee tippee penguin 2 in 1 lamp which we bought (on sale)after your recommendation so thank you 😊

I'm surprised you think hooded towels are a waste and not used for long. We are still using the same ones for my 3 year old daughter. They still wrap around her and the hooded part is perfect to keep it on her when she's running off into her bedroom 🤷‍♀️

I use the Grace contour Electra and it was a god send with my last, won’t even be bothering with a proper cot for this one cause the contour takes baby up to a junior bed age 💪🏽

Great tip about aldi water wipes and totally agree about hooded towels

You should look into the Cybex Cloud Q or Z. They are car seats that can lay flat (unless in the car) and compatible with many brands of strollers. The benefit is that the baby can lay flat (which they should be doing as other comments have stated) but you wont need a carry cot.

After 3 children, we have never had a baby capsule to take the baby from, the car to the pram. We had 0-8yo car seats for each babe, then would baby wear them then out mostly. Prams are awesome for exercising and walking at pace / running. At the shops, baby wearing is so much more convenient. You can push a regular trolley and manage the extra kids easily. Jack the baby in and they resettle straight to sleep if they were sleeping, or can BF if wanting to, or just be happy close to mum or dad. It's the best!! We miss that now they're older and all want to walk... 😒 🤣

The reason for carrycots is that small baby’s shouldn’t be in a car seat for longer than 20/30 mins (still only 2 hours even when they are bigger) because of their lungs/spine/pelvis development. I think the best combination is a 0-4 car seat that can be used from birth and stays in the car and a small pram with carry cot (I have the bugaboo bee 5)

@biddyomahony-spears5195

3 жыл бұрын

Just read the other comments and can see it’s been pointed out already 🙈🙈

@rainbowdolly

3 жыл бұрын

We definitely do use the Cybex car seat way more than the carrycot ... put we get him up out of it all the time and carry him and cuddle him. :/

@karolinapupi19977

3 жыл бұрын

@@biddyomahony-spears5195 my car seat states that the baby can be up to 2 hours in it.

@biddyomahony-spears5195

3 жыл бұрын

Karolina Jarosz yes, bigger baby’s, newborns and small baby’s it’s 20-30 mins

@karolinapupi19977

3 жыл бұрын

@@biddyomahony-spears5195 ah ok thank you! Did not know that. The car seat is from 0-13kg and says 2 hours so I thought that applies from beggining

Really liked this. I agreed with everything that you said apart from the nail clippers lol

I'm due with my first baby in August and found this video so helpful, thank you!

@HelenGraceC

3 жыл бұрын

Aww congratulations! 💖💖xx

@shannonryan32

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats! Same here 🤗🤗🤗🤗

@SophButler91

3 жыл бұрын

@@HelenGraceC thanks so much lovely! 😘

@SophButler91

3 жыл бұрын

@@shannonryan32 thank you 🥰 Big congrats to you too! 😘

I personally have to say that I don’t mind the snaps on the suits but everyone has different needs. My bubba was little and in the hospital a lot and the suits with the snaps are great when they are attached to monitors and things. Because of that I guess I just got really good at doing them up quickly. I think if you are going to get a suit with a zip get one with a double zip and fold over hands and feet. It makes nappy changes easier, and if you do need to have your baby attached to monitors it’s a lot easier.

BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE!!

@HomeWithShan

3 жыл бұрын

I really hope you enjoyed it!! 🙌🏻♥️