Essential items and money wasters...

[Janie]

Can't live without.....(in no particular order)

Tiny Love activity mat
sling/carrier
really good pram
BIG wraps, muslin and flannellette
change table - couldn't be without it!
lots of cloth nappies
bonds wondersuits

Don't really need.....

baby bath
heaps of clothes
creams and lotions, we just use olive oil in the bath and sorbelene to moisturise!
ummmmmm, can't really think of anything else ATM!

[Maruschke]

I'd like to say a big thanks to everyone who has posted advice! Looks like I won't be buying a baby bath or change table!!!

You guys have saved me lots of $$$. I figure every $500 I save is another fortnight I can stay at home with bub.

Thanks again!

[Lucy]

These two articles on the main site sum it all up pretty well:

Mum's Top 5 Things For Baby

Mum's Top 3 Things I Didn't Need For Baby