Hi everyone - I'm new to this posting stuff so hopefully I am doing the right things!!!!

After recently having my second child, I went out and got things that I wished I had of the first time around. I had a 3 wheel Valco, which I loved. But I wanted a bassinette attachment for it and couldn't get on, so I bought a new one (Valco) and it is brilliant. Marley sleeps so well in it, it's just like being in her cot. My older daughter is nearly 4, so I didn't need to worry about a toddler seat.

Rockers - I recently bought a Fisher-Price on from Target during a sale. She seems to like it. It has a few things hanging down which she can hit and play with and as she gets older, you can remove the bar and just have the toys attached to the harness. It also then converts to a toddler seat, which I thought was a pretty cool idea, holding upto 18kgs! Better value for money.

High chair - I bought a peg-perago in 2003 (deluxe model) and it is still in perfect order. I have been recently putting Marley in it while I am cooking dinner as it has a reclining seat, so she can sit back and watch what I am doing. She hasn't started solids yet, but appears to enjoy sitting in the chair.

Change tables - an asset I think! Everything you need is at arms reach, it doesn't do your back in (some of my friends just use the floor), it is safe and is great for storage.

Baths - I used the laundry trough for both babies until they got too big. I now use the main bath for baby first, then top up for older child (saves a bit of water).

Baby bjorn - another asset especially for grocery shopping or quick trips to the shops. Leaves both hands free.

There are so many things on the market that it can get confusing. Whatever you buy will be fine for your child - and the dearest things are not necessarily the best.