Have I covered everything we'll need?

[chody47]

You don't need a steriliser with expressed breast milk

Really??? I didn't know that! I was constantly sterilizing my expressor and bottles. You learn something new every day

[onthefly]

yeah, I know! I did the same thing when I expressed with DS before giving it all up as too hard.
The sterilising of feeding equipment with formula is because formula is a lovely breeding ground for bacteria and sterilising helps to ensure there are no remaining bits after cleaning. Breastmilk actually has anti-infective properties!

[Amy_jellybean]

Subbing so I can write down the ideas on my list when I get home

[Novella]

Have you got a slow cooker? In the early days I found it a life saver, I dont think we would have eaten a cooked meal for the first few months without one lol

Clothes airers are also not really nursery items but would be handy in winter especially if you are using cloth

I second investing in a good wrap or sling

Not a big thing but a thermometer is really handy with little ones

The main things I use EVERY day are our close carrier, the cot and linen, change table, clothes, nappies, wipes and the car seat . We could survive without the rest

[lady_neon]

Cheers ladies. That's great about the breastmilke MadB, so you just wash the utensils normally?

And Sararose I have 2 slow cookers. LOVE them!

Got the clothes airer.

Hmm thought triggered by thermometres - should we have a little baby first aid kit & if so what to put in?