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Babies need a good nights sleep so sleep bags are a must-have item. Grobag have just brought out ranges: Sea Horsey, Jungle Stacks and Wild Garden at £23.50 - £40.00 (ranging dependent on sizes and togs) and Wild Posy Grosnug is £24.99. All are available here.

The Tommee Tippee digital video and movement monitor comes with a unique sensor pad which is designed to sit under your baby's cot mattress and sounds an alarm if no movement has been detected after 20 seconds.Most parents find this useful when their baby is a newborn . Once the child can move freely around the cot, parents can choose to remove the sensor pad and use the monitor as a stand-alone model.It costs £213.99 and can be found at Amazon, Argos, Very, Littlewoods and Mothercare.

If you're feeling worried or stressed at all about your upcoming birth, why not try a hypnobirthing course, which are available all over the UK. The Bump and Baby Club run a course focused on reducing fear and building confidence surrounding birth, alongside breathing, massage and visualization techniques – to maximise your chances of having a calm, comfortable labour and birth, with as little pain as possible (or no pain at all!).Whether you're hoping for a totally natural, drug-free birth, or you'd just like some skills to help you cope with the early stages of labour, before pain-relief medication becomes available, they have a modern, common sense approach.Courses are £170, and if you book prenatal classes with the group, they are just £120

You need a carrier for all those trips out with baby!Ergobaby have just brought out their Ergobaby OMNI 360, which is an all-in-one baby carrier, designed for the ultimate baby and parent comfort, as well as ease of use.It's designed to be adjusted from newborn to toddler (7-33lbs), without the need for an infant insert and offers four carry positions: front facing parent, frontfacing out, hip, and back.It also includes a new large detachable pouch forstorage, and a tuck-away baby hood for sun protection (UPF 50+) andprivacy, e.g. for easy and discreet breastfeeding.The new collection is available available in four colors: Pure Black, Pearl Grey, Midnight Blue and Khaki Green and is available at Ergobaby for £154.90

Get your baby to sleep in the ergoCocoon! It's uniquely designed to swaddle your baby's arms in or if your baby doesn't like to be swaddles you can pop their arms out with clever poppers, and it's a zip up method, so no complicated origami-type swaddling.ErgoPouch use fab fabrics , all natural bamboo jersey cotton – so breathable and perfect for even the most sensitive skin types. They do not use nasty synthetic fabrics like so many sleep suit brands, as they are heat harbouring and can cause itchiness and come with risks of overheating.Prices start at 22.99 here.

The Sleepyhead Deluxe+ pod (for babies 0-8 months) is the ultimate baby essential. It works as a docking station for your baby and can be used as a comfy spot for the baby to rest, lounge, play, cuddle, do tummy time and get nappy changes!It's been carefully designed to offer a snug and soothing environment for babies and mimic the cosy surroundings of the mother's womb. The Sleepyhead can also fit in a crib or be used for co-sleeping.It's a handy piece of kit as it's portable and can be used for traveling so your baby should be should be able to have proper sleep on their first trip abroad. All materials used are breathable, washable and hypoallergenic. Prices start at £140, please see more info here.

Hotmilk have brought out their My Necessity Bra which is perfect for the first weeks after after bubs is born. It's the perfect option for sleeping in and is super soft so it stretches with your breasts to allow for milk to fill and empty without placing any pressure on the breasts.Some women actually choose to wear it during pregnancy and their breastfeeding journey, just because it is so comfortable. It is also suitable for light exercise so is a nice option to transition to some light post birth activity also!They also have some very sexy black maternity bras in their collection so check them out here. The My Necessity Bra is just £24.95.

If you want to save yourself the bother of getting up in the night to feed your baby, a bedside crib could be the perfect solution!The Shnuggle Air Bedside Crib has breathable mesh sides which maximises airflow and allows you to keep a careful, watchful eye on your baby. It also comes with a specially designed Air-flow mattress, made from a hypo-allergenic fibre, providing 50% more breathability than standard foam mattresses. It also has a gentle incline option to help ease any colic or reflux and the zip-down side allows you to easily and quickly reach for your baby for nighttime feeding and comforting.You can even convert the crib into a stylish cot with their clever Cot Conversion Kit. The cot is suitable for children up to approximately two years old. You can buy the crib here for £199.95

Expertly designed for little ones who struggle to settle at night, the ewan Deluxe (a musical toy sheep) is here to help by working his magic at sleep times! This uber cute cuddly toy mimics the comfort of the womb with soft pink glow and selection of soothing sounds , including an actual recording of a heartbeat and womb, to lull newborns and toddlers into a peaceful sleep.ewan Deluxe even features an intelligent MoonMode smartCRY sensor, which is cleverly designed to automatically activate when baby stirs in the night, helping to resettle them, meaning ewan can effortlessly work his magic and ensure the entire family can get a great night's sleep!The smartCRY sensor listens for 4 hours – if your baby does not stir, it will automatically switch off, to help conserve battery life. Better still, ewan the sheep Deluxe also has a removable control pod so ewan can be washed, keeping him clean and healthy!Get him here for £39.99

Mum-two Danielle Reilly-Cooke started up the Bella Baby Boutique three years ago and has sourced the best designer gear from all over the world at affordable prices so your baby will have a wardrobe of it's dreams!Prices start at £14. Check out her collection here.

The UK's number one baby feeding brand, Tommee Tippee are bringing out a new Twist & Click nappy bin. It individually seals each nappy for unbeatable odour block. This bin holds up to 30 nappies so you can save some trips to the outside bin!Newborn babies can need a nappy change up to 12 times a day. That's 84 nappies a week, and a pile of smelly nappies to dispose of every single day.The Twist & Click Advanced Disposal Nappy System is available from April at Amazon, Mothercare & other baby specialties (it costs £29.99).

One of the most important purchases for you baby is a comfortable mattress. Bensons for Beds have just brought out a fantastic range with micro pocketed springs to give superior support to your baby's back, neck and head.The mattress comes with a machine washable cover and is made in a breathable, Coolplus fabric. To find out more info, please click here.

My 1st Photos make gorgeous handmade personalised fabric photo albums that are designed specifically for babies and toddlers, using your own favourite photos and text. Whether it's capturing their first birthday party, a family holiday or simply that loveable cheeky grin, you can treasure these wonderful memories for years to come.The difficult part will be trying to choose which photos to include but those that make the final cut are then printed onto the fabric album using a 100% safe printing process and non-toxic ink which won't 'lift off' the fabric. This all comes together to create a soft baby photo album that can be dribbled on, chewed, scrunched, walked over and most importantly, easily cleaned!So, whether it's for your own little bundle, or a gift for new parents, this adorable photo album will ensure all those special moments are captured and memories kept safe. Click here to have a look.

The MAM Electric Steriliser and Express Bottle Warmer features six valuable functions all in one product. Innovative and convenient, this compact device can be used for either electric or microwave sterilising, keeping items sterile for up to 48 hours.There are also four different warming functions from express to gentle warming, defrosting and a clever keep-warm function, perfect for breast milk or formula. Not only is it multi-functional, but it warms quickly for parents' convenience. It comes complete with two 160ml Easy Start Anti-Colic bottles and two 0-2 month soothers to help new parents.Includes electric steriliser, express warmer, 2 x 160ml easy start anti-colic bottles, 2 x start 0-2m soothers and teat tongs.To find out more info, please click here.