LOL, I was a bit like Kathryn in that all I needed was the baby!

I got a Baby Bjorn sling as a present, and love that to bits (easy to use when a pram is a no-go - like shopping centres at Xmas LOL)

Couldn't get by without :

my baby boy!
Baby Bjorn sling
Pram
Tots-Bots cloth nappies
Great expectations nappy Bag (folds right out into a change mat)
Baby Bath, as we don't have a big bath until after our renos...
Angel-care baby monitor (I'm so paranoid)
Zoo pillow
manual and Electric breast pumps and steriliser

Bought a cot that converts into toddler bed and day bed, highchair - use that, turn-a-tot car seat (love those)

Useless to me were the 'bunny rugs' I made Gareth go out and buy the day I came home from Hospital - Keenan outgrew them so quickly, but still loves to be wrapped. And we don't own a change table - just do it on the floor...

You live and learn!