| If you're a new mum, then perhaps you've got | | | | that will hold all you need to take with you, and yet is |
| everything you need for your new arrival. If somebody | | | | still comfortable enough to carry, especially if you walk, |
| you know is pregnant, or has just given birth, and you | | | | or use public transport. |
| want to get them something practical, then here are | | | | 7. A mobile, and other items to keep your baby |
| some ideas. | | | | amused are also a good idea. Perhaps you'll want |
| 1. The baby will need clothes. Why not choose organic | | | | traditional styles of mobiles and toys for your baby, or |
| baby clothes which will be better for the baby's skin, | | | | you'll choose something more modern and technical to |
| and will wash well, and be durable? These will | | | | entertain your baby. |
| represent excellent value for money and you can e | | | | 8. A baby monitor is a good way to keep an eye on |
| sure that they have been manufactured without | | | | your baby when you are in different rooms. You won't |
| causing too much damage to the environment. | | | | need to go and check, and potentially disturb your |
| 2. You might not be able to afford a pram for the | | | | baby every few minutes, and if he or she does wake, |
| baby, but if you're a grandparent, or other relative, then | | | | you'll soon know about it, and be able to respond |
| you might want to keep a pushchair at your house, so | | | | accordingly. |
| that if the baby stays with you, you can go out. | | | | 9. An activity mat might seem to be a bit grown up for |
| 3. A cot will be important, so you'll want to make sure | | | | a newborn, but it won't be long before your baby is |
| that you have an appropriate one for your baby. | | | | able to sit up, and crawl around, and will want |
| Perhaps you'll go fro a coloured one, or choose a | | | | something to keep them busy. With many different |
| more neutral natural wood finish. You might want a | | | | sorts to choose from, and lots of different textures |
| modern design, or a more traditional design. | | | | and sound to explore, you're bound to be able to find |
| 4. A Moses basket will also be important for the first | | | | one for your child. |
| few weeks, until your baby is a bit bigger. He or she | | | | 10. A baby bath will make washing your baby much |
| will probably spend a lot of time asleep during the day, | | | | easier, and safer. By keeping them in a smaller |
| and will need to have somewhere comfortable and | | | | environment, it is much more reassuring for both your |
| safe. | | | | child, and you. You'll also be able to ensure that you |
| 5. You'll need lots of nappies, and you might be | | | | child is sitting in a comfortable position while he or she |
| undecided whether to choose disposable nappies, or | | | | is being washed. |
| reusable nappies. Whatever you decide, you'll need to | | | | Now you know more about the essentials that are |
| make sure that you have enough, and a few spare | | | | needed for a new baby, if you're expecting, or know |
| for emergencies too! | | | | someone who is, have you got all the baby products |
| 6. You might be surprised at the vast range of baby | | | | you need? |
| changing bags that are available. You'll want something | | | | |