The 5 things you didn't need and The 5 things you can't live without

[Rachel]

Top 5 things didn't need:
- Lots of small wraps. Half the wraps we were given DD outgrew in a couple of weeks. Need big wraps.
- Loads of soft toys. They are very very cute but where do you put them all!
- too many summer clothes in 0000., It was hot when I was pregnant but it has cooled off quickly and she has grown quickly.
(can't think of anything else. I like the changetable - we have one that sits over the cot. But it is not necessary).

Top 5 things we can't live without:
- Hug-a-bub.
- Rocker. Great for settling, especially over dinner time.
- Heater for nursery. We have ducted but got a colum heater for her room just to take the chill off overnight.
- flat nappies to mop up spew and to put under her bottom during nappy off time.
- dummy. Much more settled baby since introducing this.

[*Ang*]

Always interesting to see how we all differ!

Top 5 things I didn't need

- Baby Bath (laundy tub, kitchen sink and big bath are just as good)
- Baby Bjorn (both my kids got too heavy too quickly)
- Small wraps
- Lotions and potions
- "Fancy/Special Occasion" outfits - they wear them once and thats it.

Top 5 things I couldnt live without
- Digital camera
- Baby play/activity centre (one of the ones they stand up in but it doesnt move like a walker)
- Bonjela with Alex (Gaby hated it) and teething rings for Gaby (Alex hates them!)
- Kiddies sofa (perfect for taking places for bubs to sleep instead of a portacot and then good for at home)
- Bibs

Hope that helps