fabulous - thanks girls. I think we will got the cot, we'll need one in a year's time as we are expecting a big move across the country.

My bro is just giving me the dosh and I've got to pick it out etc. But does everyone agree about just getting the light weight basic version without the change table etc?

as for books - Great minds DO think alike Ava's Mum lol - My baby shower on sunday is a book theme. My MIL is a children's author and I'm a writer too so no shortage of books for our babe... he'll probably end up starring in a few of MIL's lol. (the cat and parrot have made an appearance and DH has inspired more than a few heehee).

Thank you so much for the replies girls. It's greatly appreciate. I hadn't thought about usng the cot outside but that could work well with our furbaby, especially as bub and her get to know one another.

yayayaya - more shopping! heeheehe