EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 33 MIN
Our Baby Must-Haves
from Growing · host Beth Ryan and Lilly Claxton
Our Baby Must-HavesThis week the girls get granular — sharing their favourite products from their previous newborn experiences. It’s practical, specific, and very much a “this worked for us” chat.As always, every baby (and parent) is different, but these are our MVPs — the items we reached for again and again.Our biggest tip? Marketplace and second-hand can be your best friend.So many baby items are only used for a short window — borrow from a friend, pass things on, and share the love where you can.🍼 Our Must-HavesBassinetsBednest Bassinet — Lil’s pickIl Tutto CoZee Co-Sleeper — Beth’s pickPramsLil started with the Nuna Next + Capsule, but found her Milly + Coup Travel Pram more useful long-term. This time she’s gone second-hand with the Bugaboo Donkey for its single-to-double flexibility.Beth loved her Redsbaby Pram for her first two, and now has the Babybee Luna Double.For travel, she swears by the Babyzen YOYO.CarriersPortier Carrier — the ultimate workhorseChekoh Wrap Carrier — perfect for those early newborn daysSwaddlesSwaddle Up / Swaddle King style — great in the early days (Lil loved jersey material)ergoPouch — both girls love once baby is rollingHalcyon Nights Swaddles — Beth’s favouritePlay MatsMunchkin & Bear Playmat — wipeable and practical (Beth)Muse Edition Playmat — aesthetic and functional (Lil)BottlesPigeon BottlesBouncerBabyBjörn Bouncer — loved by both (Lil bought second-hand this time)OnesiesBonds — especially press-stud zippys and snap singletsSeed HeritageCotton On KidsTarget Organic Cotton — great affordable staplesFeeding LightsAmazon Night Light — soft, practical glowKrystle Knight Selenite Lamp — a more luxe, calming optionNappy CaddiesKiin Baby Caddy — Lil’s pickBunnie Nappy Caddy — Beth’s pickBreast PumpsMomCozy Portable Pump — convenient for on-the-go (Lil)Spectra Pump — hospital-grade, absolute workhorse (Beth)Feeding ChairIl Tutto Nursing Chair — worth the investment (both agree) Lil didn’t have one first time round and plans to live in it this time 🤍If you loved this episode, please share it with an expecting friend or someone in the newborn trenches — and if you haven’t already, we’d be so grateful for a review.Follow along:@[email protected]@birthwithbeth_
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Our Baby Must-HavesThis week the girls get granular — sharing their favourite products from their previous newborn experiences. It’s practical, specific, and very much a “this worked for us” chat.As always, every baby (and parent) is different, but these are our MVPs — the items we reached for again and again.Our biggest tip? Marketplace and second-hand can be your best friend.So many baby items are only used for a short window — borrow from a friend, pass things on, and share the love where you can.🍼 Our Must-HavesBassinetsBednest Bassinet — Lil’s pickIl Tutto CoZee Co-Sleeper — Beth’s pickPramsLil started with the Nuna Next + Capsule, but found her Milly + Coup Travel Pram more useful long-term. This time she’s gone second-hand with the Bugaboo Donkey for its single-to-double flexibility.Beth loved her Redsbaby Pram for her first two, and now has the Babybee Luna Double.For travel, she swears by the Babyzen YOYO.CarriersPortier Carrier — the ultimate workhorseChekoh Wrap Carrier — perfect for those early newborn daysSwaddlesSwaddle Up / Swaddle King style — great in the early days (Lil loved jersey material)ergoPouch — both girls love once baby is rollingHalcyon Nights Swaddles — Beth’s favouritePlay MatsMunchkin & Bear Playmat — wipeable and practical (Beth)Muse Edition Playmat — aesthetic and functional (Lil)BottlesPigeon BottlesBouncerBabyBjörn Bouncer — loved by both (Lil bought second-hand this time)OnesiesBonds — especially press-stud zippys and snap singletsSeed HeritageCotton On KidsTarget Organic Cotton — great affordable staplesFeeding LightsAmazon Night Light — soft, practical glowKrystle Knight Selenite Lamp — a more luxe, calming optionNappy CaddiesKiin Baby Caddy — Lil’s pickBunnie Nappy Caddy — Beth’s pickBreast PumpsMomCozy Portable Pump — convenient for on-the-go (Lil)Spectra Pump — hospital-grade, absolute workhorse (Beth)Feeding ChairIl Tutto Nursing Chair — worth the investment (both agree) Lil didn’t have one first time round and plans to live in it this time 🤍If you loved this episode, please share it with an expecting friend or someone in the newborn trenches — and if you haven’t already, we’d be so grateful for a review.Follow along:@[email protected]@birthwithbeth_
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