The shopping list I recommend

There is no shortage of baby lists on the internet. Most of them will have you spending thousands on things you'll never use. This one is different — it's built from my own experience as a mum, and from working closely with experienced maternity nurses. I've included only what I genuinely believe is worth buying.

I've noted where something is essential, where you should wait and see, and where a cheaper alternative works just as well. Scroll by category, or use the links to shop directly.

Some links on this page are affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission if you buy — at no extra cost to you. I only ever link to products I actually recommend.