15 products I couldn't live without as a new parent

Home Living15 products I couldn’t live without as a new parentFrom night lights to prams, here are the products that have made my life with a newborn easierWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

From night lights to prams, here are the products that have made my life with a newborn easier

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That being said, there are certainly well-designed products that make your life as a parent easier. Here are a few I’ve personally tried (some bought, some sent to review from the brands) and would recommend:

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Ewan the sheep

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Sweet Dreamers Ewan DeluxeBetter than counting sheepToday’s Best DealsCheck AmazonReasons to buy+Shushing sound and red light+Automatic cry detection+Cute designReasons to avoid-Requires batteries-Awkward controls
Sweet Dreamers Ewan Deluxe

1. Sweet Dreamers Ewan Deluxe

Better than counting sheep

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Reasons to buy+Shushing sound and red light+Automatic cry detection+Cute design

+Shushing sound and red light+Automatic cry detection+Cute design

Shushing sound and red light

Automatic cry detection

Cute design

Reasons to avoid-Requires batteries-Awkward controls

-Requires batteries-Awkward controls

Requires batteries

Awkward controls

The first product on this list is something I’d recommend to all first-time parents - Ewan The Dream Sheep. This was a late-nightAmazonpurchase but it’s one I certainly don’t regret. Ewan is a cute and cuddly sleep aid that replicates the comfort of the womb with soothing sounds and lights.

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Silver Cross Reef pram

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Silver Cross ReefThis premium push chair is great if you’re short on spaceToday’s Best Deals$999.99at Nordstrom$999.99at Pottery Barn Kids US(Black)Check AmazonReasons to buy+Recycled materials+Luxury brand and finish+Collapsable carry cot+Really thought-out designReasons to avoid-On the expensive side
Silver Cross Reef

2. Silver Cross Reef

This premium push chair is great if you’re short on space

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Reasons to buy+Recycled materials+Luxury brand and finish+Collapsable carry cot+Really thought-out design

+Recycled materials+Luxury brand and finish+Collapsable carry cot+Really thought-out design

Recycled materials

Luxury brand and finish

Collapsable carry cot

Really thought-out design

Reasons to avoid-On the expensive side

-On the expensive side

On the expensive side

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This next-generation travel system has a number of features aimed at making the parent’s life easier; such as a collapsable newborn carrycot, which is perfect if you’re short on space; a magnetic buckle; and a harness which can be adjusted with one hand.

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Amazon Kindle Scribe review: ereader on a white background with stylus

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Amazon PrimeA true livesaverToday’s Best Dealsat Amazon Prime$14.99/mthat Amazon$139/yearat AmazonReasons to buy+Quick delivery+Huge selection of productsReasons to avoid-It’s Amazon
Amazon Prime

3. Amazon Prime

A true livesaver

Today’s Best Dealsat Amazon Prime$14.99/mthat Amazon$139/yearat Amazon

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at Amazon Prime$14.99/mthat Amazon$139/yearat Amazon

at Amazon Prime

$14.99/mthat Amazon

/mth

$139/yearat Amazon

/year

Reasons to buy+Quick delivery+Huge selection of products

+Quick delivery+Huge selection of products

Quick delivery

Huge selection of products

Reasons to avoid-It’s Amazon

-It’s Amazon

It’s Amazon

I don’t like Amazon for all of the various, very obvious reasons, but I do have to give it to them - havingAmazon Primewith a newborn has been so convenient. Need some breast pads? Milk bags? Wipes? Medicine? Ewan the Sheep? Order it on Amazon and it’ll arrive tomorrow, for free, without you having to leave the house.

As someone who has resisted getting Amazon Prime up until now, this has blown my mind. I can’t count the times I’ve been browsing Amazon in a sleep-deprived state, ordering anything that might help get my little one to sleep longer.

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Cybex Cloud Z2 i-size

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Cybex Cloud Z2A car seat that reclinesToday’s Best DealsCheck AmazonReasons to buy+Reclines for extra comfort in car+Futuristic looks+Lie flat position for extended use+Large canopyReasons to avoid-On the heavy side
Cybex Cloud Z2

4. Cybex Cloud Z2

A car seat that reclines

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Reasons to buy+Reclines for extra comfort in car+Futuristic looks+Lie flat position for extended use+Large canopy

+Reclines for extra comfort in car+Futuristic looks+Lie flat position for extended use+Large canopy

Reclines for extra comfort in car

Futuristic looks

Lie flat position for extended use

Large canopy

Reasons to avoid-On the heavy side

-On the heavy side

On the heavy side

The Cloud Z2 can also be placed in a semi-reclined position while in the car. This new feature allows greater comfort for the child without compromising on safety while on the road.

On top of that, I love that the rotating Z2 Base is easy to install, and the large, futuristic-looking canopy is made from UPF50+ fabric.

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Google Pixel 7 review: yellow phone on a white background

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Google Pixel 7

5. Google Pixel 7

Average Amazon review:☆☆☆☆☆

☆☆☆☆☆

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$355at Back Market (US)(512GB)

$355at Back Market (US)

(512GB)

$399.99at Amazon(128GB)

$399.99at Amazon

(128GB)

$469at Tello

Reasons to buy+Great camera+Pixel feature updates+Great screen+Pure Android

+Great camera+Pixel feature updates+Great screen+Pure Android

Great camera

Pixel feature updates

Great screen

Pure Android

Reasons to avoid-Not as flash as some other flagships

-Not as flash as some other flagships

Not as flash as some other flagships

Okay, here’s something that I probably could have lived without, but glad I didn’t have to. I’ve always loved theGoogle Pixelrange of smartphones for their excellent photo-taking abilities, and now that I have a little one this is more important than ever.

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Elvie Stride Breast Pump

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Elvie Stride Breast PumpPowerful, ultra-quiet, lightweight pumpToday’s Best Deals$518.99at Amazon(White)$549.99at TargetReasons to buy+Discrete and lightweight design+Powerful+Quiet+Good appReasons to avoid-Expensive-Difficult to see how much you’ve collected
Elvie Stride Breast Pump

6. Elvie Stride Breast Pump

Powerful, ultra-quiet, lightweight pump

Today’s Best Deals$518.99at Amazon(White)$549.99at Target

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$518.99at Amazon(White)$549.99at Target

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$518.99at Amazon

(White)

$549.99at Target

Reasons to buy+Discrete and lightweight design+Powerful+Quiet+Good app

+Discrete and lightweight design+Powerful+Quiet+Good app

Discrete and lightweight design

Powerful

Quiet

Good app

Reasons to avoid-Expensive-Difficult to see how much you’ve collected

-Expensive-Difficult to see how much you’ve collected

Expensive

Difficult to see how much you’ve collected

Elvie Stride is a powerful, quiet, and lightweight breast pump that sits comfortably under clothing. The best thing about the Stride is that although It’s battery-powered and weighs less than 150g per cup, it still provides hospital-grade suction strength.

The pump is controlled via a very intuitive app that gives you the option to choose between ten intensity settings in both Stimulation and Expression modes. You can even save preferred settings and track pumping history.

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Nuna Cuddl Baby Carrier

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$220at Nordstrom

$220at Pottery Barn Kids US(Blue)

$220at Pottery Barn Kids US

(Blue)

Reasons to buy+Lightweight+Hip Healthy+Use from birth

+Lightweight+Hip Healthy+Use from birth

Lightweight

Hip Healthy

Use from birth

Reasons to avoid-Bulkier than a wrap

-Bulkier than a wrap

Bulkier than a wrap

It features four magnetic buckles that make securing on the go quick and simple, and four carry positions that offer optimal support as your child grows.

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Owlet smart sock

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Owlet Smart Sock 3

8. Owlet Smart Sock 3

Great for peace of mind

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Interesting to track sleep

Easy to put on

Reasons to avoid-False alarms can be annoying

-False alarms can be annoying

False alarms can be annoying

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Cybex Lemo High Chair

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Cybex Lemo Chair and BouncerA bouncer and a high chair combinedToday’s Best DealsCheck AmazonReasons to buy+Bouncer seat can be used on high chair legs+Can be used from birth to 99-years-old+Incredibly easy to assembleReasons to avoid-Footprint is quite large
Cybex Lemo Chair and Bouncer

9. Cybex Lemo Chair and Bouncer

A bouncer and a high chair combined

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Reasons to buy+Bouncer seat can be used on high chair legs+Can be used from birth to 99-years-old+Incredibly easy to assemble

+Bouncer seat can be used on high chair legs+Can be used from birth to 99-years-old+Incredibly easy to assemble

Bouncer seat can be used on high chair legs

Can be used from birth to 99-years-old

Incredibly easy to assemble

Reasons to avoid-Footprint is quite large

-Footprint is quite large

Footprint is quite large

I love the Cybex Lemo Highchair for its sheer adaptability. For a start, the Lemo can be used as a bouncer to keep your newborn entertained, but when it comes to meal time the nest seat can be removed from the bounder base and attached to the high chair base, meaning your newborn can sit up the table while you eat.

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BBHugMe pregnancy pillow

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BBHugMe Pregnancy PillowFor supreme comfortToday’s Best Deals$209at AmazonReasons to buy+Flexible design+Colour options+Very comfortable+Washable coverReasons to avoid-Expensive
BBHugMe Pregnancy Pillow

10. BBHugMe Pregnancy Pillow

For supreme comfort

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$209at Amazon

Reasons to buy+Flexible design+Colour options+Very comfortable+Washable cover

+Flexible design+Colour options+Very comfortable+Washable cover

Flexible design

Colour options

Very comfortable

Washable cover

Reasons to avoid-Expensive

-Expensive

Expensive

The adjustable pillow allows you to find the perfect firmness and shape to support your body as it grows and changes from the first trimester and beyond. It can be used around your belly, lower back, pelvis, knees and ankles to ensure 5-point support.

Now we use it as a breastfeeding pillow, as the comfortable pillow allows for a hands-free feed.

The kit is made up of a BBHugMe inner pillow filled with BioFoam beads, two pebbles to secure and adjust each end, and a super soft and breathable cover.

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Yoto Player

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Yoto PlayerThis little story box is great, even for newbornsToday’s Best DealsCheck AmazonReasons to buy+Can be used for white noise and music+Cards can also be played on app+Will be used for years as they growReasons to avoid-App can be buggy sometimes
Yoto Player

11. Yoto Player

This little story box is great, even for newborns

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Reasons to buy+Can be used for white noise and music+Cards can also be played on app+Will be used for years as they grow

+Can be used for white noise and music+Cards can also be played on app+Will be used for years as they grow

Can be used for white noise and music

Cards can also be played on app

Will be used for years as they grow

Reasons to avoid-App can be buggy sometimes

-App can be buggy sometimes

App can be buggy sometimes

Yoto has built a brilliant library of content featuring some of the very best children’s authors such as Julia Donaldson, Roald Dahl and Judith Kerr. Simply pop in a card (or select it on the app) and you’ll have a celebrity reading your child a classic story in no time.

I know what you’re thinking - all of this sounds a bit too advanced for a newborn. Well, Yoto actually has a selection of music, podcasts, radio and white noise as well, so we use this a bedtime to create a calm atmosphere. It’s really useful and will become even more useful as your child grows.

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Sympa night light

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Sympa Night LightThis night light is simple yet brilliantToday’s Best DealsCheck AmazonReasons to buy+Long battery life+Easy operation+Cute design+Very affordableReasons to avoid-No audio like promised in the Amazon description
Sympa Night Light

12. Sympa Night Light

This night light is simple yet brilliant

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Reasons to buy+Long battery life+Easy operation+Cute design+Very affordable

+Long battery life+Easy operation+Cute design+Very affordable

Long battery life

Easy operation

Cute design

Very affordable

Reasons to avoid-No audio like promised in the Amazon description

-No audio like promised in the Amazon description

No audio like promised in the Amazon description

This was another sleep-deprived Amazon Prime purchase when we suddenly decided our bedside lights didn’t dim enough. The Sympa Night Light is a fairly simple product, it emits a soft, warm light that can be dimmed. Oh, and it looks a bit like an Angry Birds character. It’s perfect for late-night feeds and nappy changes.

It’s simple to use, with one button controlling the power and brightness, and another controlling the light warmth. The battery lasts for ages, and when it does finally run out it can be recharged via Micro USB.

One thing to note: the Amazon listing notes that it can play eight soothing sounds, but it definitely cannot - there’s no button for this and no mention of it in the instruction manual.

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Graphite/Black Micralite Sleep&Go Travel Cot

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Micralite Sleep&Go Travel CotThe comfortable cot lets you travelToday’s Best DealsCheck AmazonReasons to buy+Can be used as playpen+Newborn insert+Durable fabricReasons to avoid-Only grey/black colour option
Micralite Sleep&Go Travel Cot

13. Micralite Sleep&Go Travel Cot

The comfortable cot lets you travel

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Reasons to buy+Can be used as playpen+Newborn insert+Durable fabric

+Can be used as playpen+Newborn insert+Durable fabric

Can be used as playpen

Newborn insert

Durable fabric

Reasons to avoid-Only grey/black colour option

-Only grey/black colour option

Only grey/black colour option

You can read more about this in myMicralite Sleep&Go Travel Cot reviewandbest travel cotguide.

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Sleepytroll

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SleepytrollExtend those napsReasons to buy+Silent+Extends naps+Secure fixingReasons to avoid-Takes up room on the handlebars-Time limit could be longer-USB-C charging would be nice
Sleepytroll

14. Sleepytroll

Extend those naps

Reasons to buy+Silent+Extends naps+Secure fixing

+Silent+Extends naps+Secure fixing

Silent

Extends naps

Secure fixing

Reasons to avoid-Takes up room on the handlebars-Time limit could be longer-USB-C charging would be nice

-Takes up room on the handlebars-Time limit could be longer-USB-C charging would be nice

Takes up room on the handlebars

Time limit could be longer

USB-C charging would be nice

I also really love that it’s silent, and the battery lasts a long time.

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Cybex Zeno

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Cybex ZenoThis 4-in-1 stroll can do everythingToday’s Best Deals$449.98at Amazon(Black)Reasons to buy+Multiple uses+Great for runners and cyclists+Large wheels+Smooth rideReasons to avoid-Large
Cybex Zeno

15. Cybex Zeno

This 4-in-1 stroll can do everything

Today’s Best Deals$449.98at Amazon(Black)

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$449.98at Amazon(Black)

$449.98at Amazon

(Black)

Reasons to buy+Multiple uses+Great for runners and cyclists+Large wheels+Smooth ride

+Multiple uses+Great for runners and cyclists+Large wheels+Smooth ride

Multiple uses

Great for runners and cyclists

Large wheels

Smooth ride

Reasons to avoid-Large

-Large

Large

As you can probably tell from the other products on this list - I really like products that can do more than one thing. That’s why I like the Cybex Zeno so much. As the weather has gotten (a little) warmer, we’ve started to venture out more, and have found that our regular stroller isn’t really designed to go off-road. That’s where the Cybex Zeno comes in, with its big wheels, it can tackle almost any terrain.

It’s also perfect for active parents and has been designed to work with multiple sports, including running (pushed or pulled), cycling, and even skiing! I love its versatility.

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1. Sweet Dreamers Ewan Deluxe#

2. Silver Cross Reef#

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3. Amazon Prime#

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10. BBHugMe Pregnancy Pillow#

11. Yoto Player#

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3. Amazon Prime

4. Cybex Cloud Z2

5. Google Pixel 7

6. Elvie Stride Breast Pump

8. Owlet Smart Sock 3

9. Cybex Lemo Chair and Bouncer

10. BBHugMe Pregnancy Pillow

11. Yoto Player

12. Sympa Night Light

13. Micralite Sleep&Go Travel Cot

14. Sleepytroll

15. Cybex Zeno