What baby stuff do you need/did you find really useful?

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Have been looking online for baby stuff and have managed to totally baffle myself.
What is best dropside cots or ones that turn into a bed?
If you plan to breastfeed, do you need bottle stuff in case it doesn't work?
what features should you look for in a travel system?
Do you need a baby monitor? if so what kind (there seems to be a bewildering array, Sound, sound and motion, video?)
what stuff did you never use/ what stuff could you not have lived without?

Oh yes muslins! I got about 25 and needed them all.

Basically as a huge generalisation the more you're willing to carry/sling/cosleep with the baby the less stuff you'll need. many babies don't like being put down and that's where all the paraphernalia comes in ime.

Sling!! Look into wraps and soft structured carriers and choose a good one. Total lifesavers if you have a baby that won't be put down.

About to go off to mothercare to go and test drive a few prams etc... Am a mixture of nervous and excited!

Good like but remember mother are has limited ranges. I like baby jogger and mountain buggy.