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EllieMumsnet · 03/04/2018 11:45

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Situp · 03/04/2018 13:14

itzbeen.com/meet-itzbeen-pocket-nanny/

Totally saves my sanity when I can barely remember my name!

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Cookiefiend · 03/04/2018 13:27

I'm not sure I like the new reviews section. I can't live without my lillebaby carrier- excellent does from birth to about age 5 and I can carry my two and a half year old very comfortably for hours. Unfortunately it is not listed.

In fact only the "winners" are listed and though the page claims to have tried the ten most popular- a list of what these are is bot provided. I can assume since the stokke carrier is the top one (not one I have seen in a sling library) and a few months ago they have a pile of these to the Mumsnet review panel that this is the reason they have been chosen. Why not allow a list and allow people to add their ratings as before.

I couldn't find our car seat listed either. So if the limited selection I would have to say the Tripp trap high chair is our favourite

here my four and a half year old still loves hers, adults can sit on it, it is easy to clean, comes with a seven year warranty and looks nice in the kitchen.

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Slinkyreptile · 03/04/2018 13:37

m.johnlewis.com/tommee-tippee-electric-steam-steriliser/p2509157

This is the only one I have tried and do not feel the need to change to a different one, very happy with my purchase and would recommend to others

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NerrSnerr · 03/04/2018 13:58

www.gro-store.com/ollie-the-owlgrobag.html

It has to be a Grobag for me. A safe product that keeps my baby warm without kicking his covers off.

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HoorayForHolidays · 03/04/2018 14:25

www.mumsnet.com/reviews/highchairs/ikea-antilop

I love the Ikea Antilop. We only discovered it with DC5 after many years of buying expensive and hard to clean high chairs. It's such a bargain. It's my most recommended baby product.

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FancyNewBeesly · 03/04/2018 14:26

Baby Bjorn Balance bouncers have saved my sanity with twins. They’re 18 months and still use them now, and they could actually create movement from a really young age unlike cheaper bouncers. We absolutely love them.
www.babybjorn.co.uk/baby-bouncers/bouncer-balance-soft/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwzIzWBRDnARIsAAkc8hETdst0N87K8qFqfMo1gAG4UWuo055D7ZEYnNaK5F6uxm3R25FCqowaAsd7EALw_wcB

Before that, 4Moms Rockaroos were by far the best thing we owned. Honestly I want an adult sized one!

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NickMyLipple · 03/04/2018 14:32

I've only been a mum for 3 weeks but by far the most useful purchase is the SnuggleBundl.

It means I can pick up DD from the car seat/crib/into my arms/carry her into a shop/upstairs without waking her or feeling as though I might drop her.

I think it's utterly brilliant even though it makes strangers look at you as though you're a little bit mad for carrying your baby like a bag!

www.snugglebundl.co.uk/

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LorelaiVictoriaGilmore · 03/04/2018 14:55

www.mumsnet.com/reviews/newborn-beds/snuzpod2

I've had a terrible sleeper and a good sleeper (so far...!) but the thing they had in common was loving the snuz pod and I love it too. It feels safe, cozy and I love having my baby up close and being able to see her through the mesh.

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noseypud · 03/04/2018 14:57

www.mamasandpapas.com/en-gb/baby-snug-baby-seat-with-detachable-play-tray-navy/p/4126k3200

Definitely this bumbo chair!! Best thing I bought for my son. Lets me have 10 minutes to do the washing or eat lunch

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Imgettingcheesefries · 03/04/2018 14:59
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isitfridayyet1 · 03/04/2018 15:07

myhummy.co.uk
White noise teddy bear, helps my 9 month old get to sleep easier. So much better than Ewan the sheep as the noise is continuous rather than just for 20 mins!

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Crumble67 · 03/04/2018 15:19

I found it invaluable to have a baby carrier, as I don't drive they are great for getting around. This one looks great www.mumsnet.com/reviews/baby-carriers/boba-4g

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Kb12 · 03/04/2018 15:23

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B016XS2NM0/ref=dpobbnevamobile
My baby loves this baby gym and has spent many hours playing in it

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littlepooch · 03/04/2018 15:43

I know they are a bit controversial but I couldn't be without our sleepyhead. Both my girls have loved it and it makes a really handy portable bed when going to stay with family or friends on holiday. It has been worth every penny and I will be using it with number 3 later this year!

m.johnlewis.com/sleepyhead-deluxe-baby-pod-pristine-white/p3158077?refreshcachedbasket=true&client_token=OztEWU5fVVNFUl9JRD1kbS00MTk2NTkzO0RZTl9VU0VSX0NPTkZJUk09N2I1NDcyZmZlOTAwYTYyNTdkMWI5MWIxNGVmNGM1MDkzNTZhODY1MA==&sku=236754918&s_kwcid=2dx92700027146116241&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzIzWBRDnARIsAAkc8hEfzjwkrMpAJ9QQ8EoYJ0rIR7Pj9jr0k-n4w0KMTIsKyM9-G_lJzO4aAqh_EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

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Mel0Dram4 · 03/04/2018 17:04

www.mumsnet.com/reviews/highchairs/ikea-antilop

We have been so happy with our antilop. Unbelievably cheap. So easy to clean, light but sturdy. The only slight problem was the blow up cushion that popped quite early on.
I would so love to win this prize, I'm yearning for the Tripp Trapp chair so the new Baby can move into the antilop. Sadly out of my price range for the foreseeable though, so I am keeping everything crossed!

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BlueTablecloth · 03/04/2018 17:23

www.connectacarrier.co.uk/ for baby number two. can't say i like the new reviews

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CuppaSarah · 03/04/2018 18:27

www.mumsnet.com/reviews/baby-carriers/ergobaby-all-position-360

Could not be without a good, easy to use, comfy carrier to keep me going hands free. Especially with this baby as I'll have three when they arrive!

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ClangerTwanger · 03/04/2018 18:43

www.mumsnet.com/reviews/baby-carriers/amawrap

I had something really similar to this with my last baby and will be definitely getting this one with a new baby on the way thanks to the reviews!! X

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WinkyisbackontheButterBeer · 03/04/2018 18:44

It had to be the grobag for us. Dd is now on her third one (18-36m).
She sleeps so much better in the grobag than she did under blankets. I don’t have to worry about her walking up cold and it takes the guess work out of the number of blankets needed.
www.gro-store.com/ollie-the-owlgrobag.html

They are my go-to gift whenever a friend had a baby.

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CheeseEMouse · 03/04/2018 19:13

www.connectacarrier.co.uk/ I second the connecta. It was a brilliant brilliant thing with baby number 2.

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Shireslass · 03/04/2018 19:42

https://m.johnlewis.com/dreamgenii-maternity-and-nursing-pillow-white/p3350531?sku=237138252&safcid=aff169609&tmad=c&awc=120315227807844324a299ead5ab59f2370dd622b7a2f62&tmcampid=48

I found this pillow invaluable throughout my pregnancy. I don't think I would have got any sleep without it.
Towards the end when my pelvic pain was very bad it didn't take away the pain but I knew I was more comfortable than I would have been.
The big plus was it worked both sides and my husband didn't feel like he was pushed out of the bed.

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OhHolyFuck · 03/04/2018 20:07

fisher price bouncer - the one with the metal 'bouncy' legs not the plastic curved 'rocking' legs, means you can still bounce baby with your feet and have your hands free for a coffee/sandwich priorities

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Onedaylikethi5 · 03/04/2018 20:26

IKEA Antilop here too (though I have quite the list).

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