I loved my rocker, bub would sleep in it in the first few weeks sometimes. I used mine heaps but a friend hardly used theirs. I only paid $39 from Babyco and it was so worth it. It is a plain one -camel and beige colour with no toys but I didn't like the toys on most of them. It is personal preference though.

I only had about 4 0000 outfits plus 000 wondersuits which fit but were a bit big.

I am still using my babybath now with a bath pillow so he doesn't get concussion but our big bath is too big for me to safely bath him.

I used my carrier for shopping in the early days, so nice and snuggly.

Playmat is good

I only bought a baby monitor as an afterthought. I only use it when I am in parts of hte house or outside where I can't hear bub. Good when I garden or hang clothes on the line but I wish I had paid the extra money and got the one with the thermometer in it. I still need to buy a thermometer for DS's room.


Woolen breast pads were awesome for me - so soft and comfy. Works out cheaper than disposable. I didn't/don't leak much but still wear them just for added protection - just in case. So soft on tender nipples. I have heard the maz minkee BP are good too

For me a feeding pillow was awesome - my brest friend. It helped me get attachment right and gave my wrists a break as I have dodgy wrists. I only wish I had had it sooner - I got it at 5 weeks but wish I had had it sooner. You need to be able to feed without it anywhere though. Unless you want to cart it with you everywhere.

Deep Freeze was awesome for us - I had to go away to have bub and I cooked up lots of meals. To be able to pull a meal out and not have to cook was awesome.

Anything that will make your life easier - If you see something and love it just buy it because if you love it lots you will probably use it. Even if it is just to justify you buying it.

Happy shopping and remember once you have the essentials - cot, car seat, pram/carrier, cot sheets and blankets you can always buy things after bub is born. The shops won't shut but in my case I live 2 hours from the nearest target so I had to be over prepared.