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Essential tips for starting out with baby

Coming home with your baby there are certainly a few things that will make your new plus-one life easier. But don’t worry, it’s not as much as you might think. Here are some tips for putting together a good start kit for you and your baby.

A grey LEN nursing pillow on a beige VIMLE chaise longue, beside a light grey-green BURVIK side table with a feeding bottle.
A grey LEN nursing pillow on a beige VIMLE chaise longue, beside a light grey-green BURVIK side table with a feeding bottle.

Bringing-home-baby kit

From furniture to the smallest accessories, over time there are probably quite a few things you will pick up for your baby. But here’s a good list to begin with.

  • Baby cot with mattress, mattress protector and bedding
  • Changing table with handy storage and baby care mat
  • Chaise longue with cushions for nursing support
  • Soft rug or play mat in easy-clean material
  • Cuddly soft toys and baby biting toys
  • Baby bath, washcloths and towels
A beige chaise longue with cushions, a white SMÅGÖRA changing table and cot, plus a FLISAT children’s stool on a grey rug.

Soft textiles for cosy cuddles

When you pick out a duvet cover set for the cot, 100% cotton from more sustainable sources is a safe choice. The material breaths naturally, absorbs moisture and feels cosier against your baby’s skin for every wash.

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Soft toys and bedding with a TROLLDOM duvet cover set, with green forest animal pattern, on a wooden FLISAT children’s stool.
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A chaise longue for long snuggles

A special spot for nursing, like a comfy chaise longue or armchair, can make a big difference in coping with your baby’s feeding routine. It’s also a sweet spot for getting a little shut-eye while your baby is napping in the cot.

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A beige chaise longue with various cushions and a light grey-green side table on a grey LEN rug, with white cabinets behind.
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A changing table to avoid puddles

Keeping your baby dry and comfortable is easier with a proper changing table at the right height to save your back. This one has handy storage shelves and leaves a gap by the wall that’s great for hiding away a laundry bag.

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A BRUMMIG table lamp on a white EKET cabinet, plus a white SMÅGÖRA changing table with white storage boxes on shelves inside.
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