The best shoes and accessories for your baby
Before you get tempted by expensive mini-me shoes or trainers, remember that babies don’t need proper shoes until they start to walk, so choose soft and flexible booties that won’t restrict growing feet. Pop on over socks on colder days.
Cosy socks are a must for keeping little feet snug and protected – go for a multi-pack so you have lots of spare pairs. Choose colourful, eye-catching designs that are easy to spot if they fall off – you’ll soon find out how easily baby socks can go missing!
Babies love to dribble, so a fabric bib is a must to mop up milk and stop clothes getting stained. These cute bandana-style bibs look gorgeous teamed with sleepsuits.
Newborn baby sleep essentials
How long your baby sleeps for (or not) is a hot topic for all new parents, so having the right night-time kit is a must. A baby sleeping bag could help your newborn sleep for longer as, unlike a blanket, it can’t be kicked off, so little ones won’t wake up because they’re cold – result! Make sure you have a spare sleeping bag in case of any night-time emergencies.
It’s also always useful to have a couple of blankets to hand – they’re great for layering over your baby in the pram or swaddling at night-time. Choose cellular blankets that have large holes for added breathability.
Another must-buy is a comforter which will help soothe your little one to sleep at naptime or bedtime. Newborns often have separation anxiety, so place the comforter on your skin for a few hours so that it picks up your scent and then put in your baby’s crib to soothe them to sleep. You should always remove it from their crib once they have fallen asleep. Make sure to buy a spare comforter, so if the original one gets mislaid, you have a back-up.
Words: Sarah Lafarge