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Baby and toddler essentials for new parents

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When my daughter arrived, it shook our entire household! She woke me 12 times some nights - I was a complete zombie! That's why I needed all the things to make life as easy as possible. Here's some of the things that got me through this life changing...
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Clothing

 
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Seriously the best sleep suits ever. So cosy, warm and easy to wash. Recommend getting one of each tog so you're prepared for any weather. Hot tip: a few friends put these on backwards when their little one starts climbing out of the cot!
Ergopouch Sheeting Sleeping Bag 3.5 Tog Berries 8-24 Month

Kids decor and furniture

These things really brightened up my little one's nursery. It makes me happy everytime I walk into my daughter's room - which when you're a sleep deprived zombie is no easy feat! 

 
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Solid cot, looks great and timeless in her room. Adjustable height and removable sides for bigger kids. Years on, we've kept this cot and converted it into a single bed at no extra cost - magic!
Boori Alice Cot Barley
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This name sign is too cute!! You can personalize it with your little one's name. The perfect gift for new mamas!
Personalized name sign floral baby name plaque felt door sign for kids room art decor baby shower gift daughter room accessories pink
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This is the cutest kids wall decor I've ever seen! Love the rainbow colors, makes the perfect gender neutral baby shower gift!
Cloud rainbow nursery felt wall hanging nursery decor wall art gender neutral gift idea toddler
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This dinosaur rug is too cute not to include on my list. Perfect for a little boy's room! A real statement piece for dino fans
Dinosaur Rug Kids Room Decor Nursery Decor Boy Best Gift Idea for Boy Green and Orange Dinosaur Felt Rug
 
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This kids rug is SO cute!! I mean, look at it!! It's also made from New Zealand wool felt balls. Such a good quality yet fun rug!
Panda Rug Design Best Rugs Kid Friendly Playroom Rug Large Wool Rug Kids Room Decor
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Giraffes are my daughter's favourite animal right now, so you guessed it - we've got to have one in her room! Adorable and quite the statement!
Giant Stuffed Plush

Odds and ends

Here's some of my favourite miscellaneous items I've picked up throughout the years for my little one. 

 
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This bath seat gave me so much reassurance that my little one was safe in the bath. It's easy to get her in and out of it too
Dreambaby Premium Bath Seat Blue
 
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Perfect for snacks on the go or that extra little lunch box for school. My daughter usually eats this in the car on the way home from school! Loves it
Little Lund Lunch Box
 
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Perfect for swimming lessons and brightening up my little one's holiday swimming adventures! Love the little star fish details on these - adorable
Sunnylife Mini Swim Goggles

Travelling with bubs

From car seats to prams and backpacks, this list has the essentials I needed to get my little one from A to B. These are timeless pieces that I use all the time.

 
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We got this for our little one because it was self installing and super safe
Britax Safe N Sound B-First ClickTight Convertible Car Seat Charcoal
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Heaps of storage, easy to use and so adaptable with blankets, rain covers, car seats and more that fit in with this pram
Bugaboo Fox 5 bassinet and seat stroller black base, midnight black fabrics, midnight black sun canopy
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The perfect overnight bag for little ones. Packed with all the necessities plus the essential unicorn pattern on the outside to ensure it meets the most discerning toddler tastes!
Mimish Sleep-N-Pack Packable Sleeping Bag & Backpack