The Top 10 gifts you should buy new mums
These remote-controlled night lights, which come in 26 designs including Jungle Giraffe, Owl and Princess, cycle through 12 soft-glowing colours. The low-heat LEDs can be dimmed and the remote control will change the colour and set the sleep and timer functions.
£39.95, www.potwells.co.uk
A baby carrier offering four different carrying options, extra-thick padding in the shoulder straps, and a sturdy waist belt. Suitable from newborn to three years.
£124.99, John Lewis, Mamas and Papas, Mothercare
Made from four layers of open-weave cotton, this generously sized reversible nursery blanket, with cotton jersey piping detail and playful patterns, allows baby to keep warm without overheating.
£47, www.Maguari.com
Available in faux suede and linen fabrics, the stylish Cub Bag is a changing bag featuring three pockets and a padded, foldable changing mat, that doubles as a baby feeding pillow and a carry support worn across the body to take weight off the hip.
£189, www.cub-bag.com
This 1.0-tog ergoCocoon will keep your baby snug and securely swaddled in an outer layer of stretchy organic cotton and an inner layer of soft terry cotton. The cocoon has armhole poppers, and a two-way zipper for easy nappy changes. Available in sizes from birth to 12 months.
£29.95, www.naturalbabyshower.co.uk
A leather journal and fountain pen set, to fill in as a keepsake of the precious moments in baby's first months. After baby's born, parents can send the journal back for a complimentary embossing of the birth date or baby name.
£35.99, www.penheaven.co.uk
Snuz Crib Bedding Set
A super-soft cotton bedding set available in three designs and including two fitted sheets and one reversible baby blanket, to fit both SnuzPod cribs and standard-size cribs.
£34.95, www.snuz.co.uk
A hardwearing, crescent-shaped breastfeeding pillow that can be tied around the waist to ensure baby won't slip, and will convert into a shopping bag when mum's finished breastfeeding.
£60, www.thrupennybits.co.uk
Bright, squeaky mummy and two baby frogs for bathtime fun. Duck, fish and critter families also available.
£2.49, www.vitalbaby.co.uk
A pocket-sized, illustrated book by Katie Brooke containing bite-sized tips of practical information to help birthing companions take a hands-on role in achieving a natural birth.
Published by Pinter & Martin, £6.99, www.pinterandmartin.com
