insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 06 - August 2015 | Page 53

BABIES+KIDS

newborn necessities
These days there are so many baby items available that it can feel a little – a lot – overwhelming for
parents, no matter whether it’s your first time or you’ve done it all before. New products come onto
the market every year, and each one promises to be totally indispensable and make your life so much
easier. The reality is, life will be pretty tricky for the first few weeks and months, and there are only a
few things that your baby absolutely needs during that time. One of those things is you. They will also
need nappies and possibly formula. The other things are listed below. BY LISAMARIE LAMB

Bodysuits and Vests

Cosatto Hold Baby
Car Seat All Star

£8-£11 // www.next.co.uk
It’s warm in the womb, and coming out
into the open air, no matter what time of
year it is, is going to be a shock for baby.
Although pretty dresses and cute suits
might look gorgeous, all baby really needs
are some vests, bodysuits, tiny hats, and
possibly scratch mitts to keep warm. Next
offers a fantastic range of newborn clothing,
and they are available in packs of five.

£125 // www.kiddicare.com
Suitable from birth to 12 months, this car
seat meets all the safety requirements for a
group 0 seat, with some added extras that
make life that much easier. The covers are
removable and machine washable, it comes
with ISOFIX compatible fixings, and it even
has a rain cover, plus much more.

John Lewis Basics Baby Bath

Pebble Cot // £179

£7.95 // www.johnlewis.com
Babies get very, very dirty. Even if they don’t go
anywhere or do anything in particular, by the end of
the day (and probably a few times before then), they’ll
need a good bath. The John Lewis Basics Baby Bath
is great – lightweight yet sturdy, and it won’t break
the bank.

www.mamasandpapas.co.uk
Your baby will need somewhere to
sleep, and buying a cot is a great
investment since the little one can
stay in it when they move