Personally I love the change table - it's one with two shelves under so everything I could possibly need when changing bub or toddler is right there. We used to wheel it into the bathroom when bathing Jack so that everything was on hand, but with Thomas I just take the towel into the bathroom and wrap him then carry him to the change table.

Someone I know had the combo change table and bath and said it was useless. We just borrowed a baby bath from a friend both times. We didn't use it for long with Jack as he grew out of it quickly and Tom looks like doing the same thing. So don't spend too much money.

I think slings are invaluable but personally love having the pram as well - each have their use. We have the Phil & Teds (and now have the toddler seat for it too) and I absolutely love it. It is such a good design and so robust.

I think an old fashioned bouncer is as good as a fancy rocker too.

We borrowed a bassinet each time and I like this as you can have bub in the same room as you (I can wheel it around). But again, it doesn't last long before you need the cot so I wouldn't have spent the money to buy one, unless I could get a good cheap second hand one (but I would still buy my own matress).

You do need a high chair, but we are now needing a booster seat for Jack so if can get one of those from the beginning like it sounds like Christy did, then that might be a better option. Other than that you don't need much. One thing I strongly recommend is cloth nappies for using as cloths for feeding, cleaning up vomits etc. This was the best investment of the lot!!