Hi @sadtoday21 no I just had a video monitor, although she was generally always around us for the first few months so we didn’t actually use it for a while. Some things I think can make you more anxious! Didn’t have scales either, just weighed at the HV clinic when we had an appointment, DD lost a bit too much weight so we had an extra appointment but all was fine. Lots of places e.g. GPs, children’s centres and the children’s library have scales you can use anytime (ignoring potential coronavirus shutdowns).
Not much to add as it’s pretty comprehensive list! Sleeping bags are great once they hit 8lbs as not all babies like swaddling. I like the washable bamboo breast pads, there are some cheap nursing crop top things on Amazon’s which are good for nightime as are H&M clip nursing vests as they have built in support. I always recommend the Haakaa breast pump to everyone as it’s much easier than an electric one and don’t forget to buy milk storage bags if you want to express. I had nipple shields and dummies but never used them.
I have a Close Caboo sling for newborn days and a Connecta for when they get bigger. An electric swing is also a godsend for those cranky evenings, we got a Mamaroo off FB selling.
For your car, a mirror, a window blind and you can get special car seat wrap blankets although depending on weather you can just use a normal one. Don’t forget not to put them in bulky coats/pramsuits in the car seats. A little toy to go on the pram.
I have upstairs and downstairs changing mats, a nappy bin although I know they’re not for everyone, biodegradable nappy sacks for out and about + mini nappy cream (bepanthen everyday + metanium for rashes).
Thermometer, baby nail clippers (they come out with long nails!), snot sucker, snufflebabe vapour rub, Calpol plug-ins are great too as they get a much cold sooner than you think! The Angelcare baby bath seats are really good although they don’t need many baths at first.
Sorry that’s a stream of consciousness!