Newborns go through nappies at a rate of about 70 nappies per week. That equates to a lot of time changing nappies and so, choosing the perfect changing table is crucial to having a functional nursery

Gender-neutral designs for your little one’s room and furnishings are becoming increasingly popular for multiple reasons. You may not know or want to know about your future baby’s gender or you may want to keep it a surprise. You will want your child to be comfortable as they grow and flourish in non-gender stereotyped colour schemes and styles. You can invest in the future by choosing a room style that would suit any child but perhaps above all gender-neutral nurseries can be stylish, attractive and timeless. 

You won’t be surprised to learn that having a baby comes with a lot of new “stuff” that you never needed previously. But it can be hard to work out which items are essential and which are simply canny marketing.  

Though it might not seem like it to sleep-deprived mothers, babies sleep most of the time during their first two years of life. This means that the place where they sleep — their cot — is a crucial investment. It’s normally advised that a baby sleeps in the same room as you, though in their own space, for six months. They can be moved into their own bedroom or nursery from six months old. While you could put a baby in a cot from day one, many parents opt for a smaller Moses basket or crib for the first few months. 

A cot bed needs to look good in your child's nursery, but you also want one that's going to keep your baby safe while sleeping and be easy for you to put together and use.

How Do I Know the Cot I’m Buying is Safe?

You’ll want to do your own research to check that the cot you’re buying is safe, but the NHS guidelines for buying a cot are a good place to start. In general, you should look for a sturdy cot and you should make sure the bars are well-spaced so that your baby’s head can’t get stuck. The mattress should be a good snug fit for the cot. Aside from the mattress, keep items out of the cot so that the baby can’t get tangled up or into mischief. Cuddly toys and blankets can come when the baby is older!

A good way to easily check your cot is to confirm it meets BS EN 716-2:2008. This is the level of safety required by law for all new cots in the UK, and if a cot meets this standard it will have correct spacing on the bars.

Should I Buy a Cot Bed or a Cot? 

You might be wondering whether to opt for a cot or a cot bed. It’ll depend on your needs, as there are pros and cons to each. 

Cots

Cots these days tend to have adjustable heights to make it easier to lift your baby as it grows.

Pros:

• A baby can be put in a cot from day one.
• For smaller nurseries, they are a great space-saving option.

Cons:

• A cot can be difficult to move around. 
• Many parents prefer a Moses basket or similar for newborns, as cots can feel big. 

Cot Beds

Cot beds are basically bigger and wider than a normal cot. A cot bed is usually 140cm x 70cm, where a cot is 120cm x 60cm. A cot bed is a tempting option for some parents as it can be converted to a small bed for a toddler. 

Pros:

• You might get more use out of a cot bed, compared to a cot. 

Cons:

• They are larger than a cot, meaning they might not be suitable for a small nursery.

Features To Look Out For When Buying a Cot Bed

Height-Adjustable Base 

As we’ve mentioned, the height of a cot bed should be adjustable. This means you can adjust the cot bed as your baby grows. 

Size

It is advised that your baby sleeps in the same room as you for the first six months, so if you are limited for space, a cot will be better than a cot bed.

Matching Nursery Furniture Sets

It is worth buying a cot that comes as part of a matching furniture set if you are looking for nursery furniture. White and grey are the two most popular colours of nursery furniture if you don't want to go for a standard wooden finish. 

How To Choose The Right Cot Bed: Our Top 5 Picks 

Our experts have put together a list of their top five cot bed picks to help you make your decision.

Complete your fairytale nursery with the Clara Cot Bed. Suitable for newborns up to children of five years old, its classic curvature with a modern contemporary aesthetic and functional style will transform any nursery. Designed with three mattress positions, this cot bed has a mattress included and easily converts into a modern and stylish toddler bed, growing with the need of your little one through their formative years. Also available in all-over white.

Unique contemporary styling for the modern nursery, the strong, bold modern features of this cot bed design makes the Aylesbury a great choice in this category. The Aylesbury full-size cot bed suitable from birth to about five years. Designed with three mattress positions to grow with your baby, the Aylesbury can easily transform into a day bed and a toddler bed to use for years to come. It is also available in all-over white.

The Juliet cot bed is expertly made by hand in Europe. A simple and classic design crafted to suit any nursery seamlessly. Featuring our signature tongue and groove design on the headboard and safety teething rails to help soothe your little one when teething keeps your cot bed in the best condition. Made with solid pine and board, the Juliet cot bed offers exceptional quality at a great price. The Juliet cot bed has three adjustable heights from newborn to toddler, eventually converting into a toddler bed as your child grows.

The Retro Rio cot bed is a modern, white cot bed with a cool character. The combination of solid wooden legs and a fabric foot end gives the cot bed a unique touch. The cot bed grows with your baby thanks to its slatted base that can be adjusted to three heights (30-45-63 cm). You can use the highest position of the slatted base when your baby is just born, so you can easily take the baby out of his bed. When your baby grows and starts to pull up, you can deepen the position. Set the slatted base to the lowest position if your baby can sit upright independently.

What Cot Mattress Should I Choose?

Most of the cot beds from CuddleCo come with a complimentary anti-allergy mattress to take the stress out of finding the perfect fit. 

The importance of finding the right mattress for your baby is crucial for both their sleep and for yours. That’s why, to make the process easier, our experts here at CuddleCo have put together a guide to help you work out what is the best cot mattress for your baby.

Discover CuddleCo’s full range of stylish cot beds, designed with the comfort and safety of your little one in mind. Shop now for free shipping on all orders over £50.

Becoming a parent can be a time of great excitement and joy. However, it is also a time of significant change and adjustment for the whole family. It is normal for new mothers (and fathers) to feel overwhelmed because many life changes are happening in such a short space of time.

As a result, It’s common to feel overwhelmed, tearful and low for a few days after your baby is born — this is sometimes called the ‘baby blues’. Baby blues usually start two or three days after your baby is born and are over within two weeks. But postnatal depression is more than the baby blues.

Unlike the baby blues, postnatal depression rarely disappears on its own. The condition can occur days or even months following the birth of your child and last for many weeks or months without treatment.

What is Postnatal Depression?

Postnatal depression is a type of depression which affects more than one in ten women after having a baby. At a time when your close friends and family expect you to be feeling happy, you may be feeling very low. But with the right help and support, postnatal depression can be treated successfully.

The symptoms are similar to those in depression at other times. These include low mood and other symptoms lasting at least two weeks. Depending on the severity, you may struggle to look after yourself and your baby. You may find simple tasks difficult to manage.

Postnatal depression is an illness that can happen to anyone and it’s not your fault. It’s crucial to get help quickly from your midwife or GP if you think you might be depressed. This is because postnatal depression can seriously affect you, your baby and your family. There are successful treatments that will help you feel better.

What Causes Postnatal Depression?

It’s not known precisely what causes postnatal depression. 

A commonly held myth is that it’s purely linked to changes in the levels of pregnancy hormones. In reality, though, it is a complex condition and experts believe there are many other physical and emotional factors involved.

Keep in mind that it can seem to start for no reason at all, and it’s also possible to have some or all of the problems or risk factors below without developing postnatal depression. Some of the potential risk factors include a history of mental health problems, lack of a support network, recent stressful events, physical causes, and having twins. 

What are the Symptoms of Postnatal Depression?

Unfortunately, women, their families, and sometimes even health professionals, don’t spot that a new mum has postnatal depression, so many women end up waiting much longer than they should before they get treatment. 

There are many reasons for this. For example, some women often wrongly assume their symptoms are a normal part of adjusting to having a new baby, causing them to brush their feelings off as the ‘baby blues’ instead of getting support. The following are some of the most common signs and symptoms of postnatal depression, to look out for:

• Poor sleep – it’s very common to have poor sleep with a new baby, but in postnatal depression, you may not be able to sleep even when your baby is asleep.
• Excessive fatigue and low energy – again, this is common when you have a baby, but can be debilitating when you have postnatal depression.

• Persistent sadness and low mood – which can be overwhelming and can affect your ability to function.
• Loss of interest and enjoyment in things that were once important to you – you may not want to do things that used to give you pleasure, and you may not enjoy spending time with your new baby.
• Irritability – finding that you are becoming angry more easily, and ‘snapping’ at people for no reason.
• Negative thoughts – it’s common in postnatal depression to think you’re a bad mother or your baby won’t love you. You may also doubt your ability to cope with having a baby, and convince yourself that other people are judging you.
• Guilty thoughts – you may feel guilty that you’re not happy and excited, and think this is your fault, even though it isn’t.
• Self-neglect – if you have severe postnatal depression, this may prevent you from looking after yourself. You may not eat well, take care of your appearance or personal hygiene and find it hard to get out of bed and manage usually easy daily activities.
• Hopelessness – it may seem that things will never get better or that life is not worth living.
• Suicidal thoughts and self-harm – you may think about ways to harm yourself. These thoughts are common in depression, and not everyone acts on them. It’s essential to seek help if you have an urge to harm yourself.

<H2> Treatments For Postnatal Depression

You may find that treatment for postnatal depression takes a bit longer than you expected. For most parents, it usually lasts about three to six months, but for some, it may be a year or longer.

The type of help and treatment you need will depend on how severe your postnatal depression is and if you’ve had depression before. Your GP or health visitor can explain what help and support are available, and together you can make a decision that’s right for you.

Self-help

There are many things you can do to help yourself cope with postnatal depression. Here are some suggestions talk to your partner, friends or family about your feelings and how they can help you, sleep or rest whenever you can, find local groups for new parents. Ask someone to go with you if you find it difficult at first and get some regular exercise. 

The most important thing is to be kind to yourself — you’re going through a tough time. And try not to blame others or take it out on your partner and family who support you.

Talking treatments 

Talking therapies can be used to treat mild or moderate postnatal depression. An example is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). CBT looks at how you think about a situation, how you act and how these things can affect each other. You will work with a therapist to change the way you think about things and how you behave.

Medicines

If you have severe postnatal depression, your doctor may prescribe antidepressant medicines. Alternatively, you can request these medicines if you think you have severe or moderate depression. Your GP may offer antidepressants if you have mild or moderate depression and other treatments haven’t worked for you. You can have talking therapies at the same time as taking antidepressants.

Some antidepressants take at least two weeks to start working and you may need to take them for several months. To help prevent your postnatal depression returning, your doctor may advise you to keep taking them for some time once you start to feel better.

If you’re breastfeeding, let your doctor know. Small amounts of the medicine can be passed on to your baby through your breast milk. Some antidepressants are thought to be safer for your baby than others. Your doctor will advise which medicines are best to take while you’re breastfeeding.

Further Help and Support

Postnatal depression can make the already stressful period immediately following childbirth even more difficult. The sooner you seek medical advice and get help with managing your depression, the sooner you can begin to enjoy your baby and motherhood.

You might find attending one of NCT’s Early Days groups helpful as they give you the opportunity to explore different approaches to important parenting issues with a qualified group leader and other new parents in your area.

You can also contact specialist organisations like PANDAS for more help and support with postnatal depression.

Being a new parent is stressful at the best of times. 

It is perfectly normal to feel anxious or stressed after having a baby, as you find ways of adjusting to your new situation. Approximately 68% of women and 57% of men with mental health problems in the UK are parents, highlighting the correlation between having children and mental health issues. Many new parents feel exhausted from lack of sleep at this stage, making it even harder to cope with the changes in your lifestyle. It takes time for women, couples and families to adjust to a new baby. 

There are many normal worries around at this time. For example, it is common for new mothers to feel anxious about things like their baby’s health, whether they are being a good enough parent and worries about being separated from their child. Though given time, things should start to get easier as you begin to feel more confident in your new role as a parent.

That being said, if your level of anxiety persists and seems to be more than just the usual worries, you experience frequent symptoms of anxiety in situations that should not normally be anxiety-provoking, or if your anxiety is significantly affecting your day-to-day life, then you may be suffering from postnatal anxiety.

What Is Postnatal Anxiety?

Many people are aware that you can become depressed after having a baby, but many people also experience anxiety during pregnancy and after giving birth. For some new mothers, the worry associated with becoming a parent gets overwhelming, and they’re diagnosed with postnatal anxiety.

Postnatal anxiety affects just about as many new moms as postnatal depression does — and can be just as debilitating — but the condition isn't talked about as much. It refers to an irrational fear or exaggerated worry that something is wrong and usually involves worrying all day, every day, and about many different things. It's similar to regular anxiety but is more closely linked with having a baby and becoming a parent.

Postnatal Depression vs Postnatal Anxiety

Both anxiety and depression are more common after the birth of a baby. Combined with the normal challenges of lack of sleep and feeling overwhelmed by being a new parent, you might feel unable to cope. Many new mums are told that sadness and depression are common after having a baby. These feelings can turn out to be either the baby blues or postnatal depression. 

But not every new mum knows that feeling extremely anxious or fearful, or even having panic attacks, can be almost as common. In one study that looked at 4,451 women who had recently given birth, 18% self-reported symptoms related to anxiety. (That’s huge — and a significant reminder that you’re not alone in this.) Of those, 35% also had symptoms of postnatal depression.

These examples show that you can certainly have postnatal depression and postnatal anxiety at the same time — but you may also have one without the other. So, how do you tell them apart?

Postnatal Depression 

Postnatal depression is characterised by feelings of sadness, irritability, tearfulness, appetite changes, and sleep disturbance.  But what we have learned over time is that many women with what we typically call “postnatal depression” also have significant anxiety symptoms.  

Postnatal Anxiety

Postnatal anxiety most commonly takes the form of generalised anxiety, persistent and excessive worries, feelings of tension, and inability to relax.  Often these worries are focused on the baby and his or her health and safety. Other symptoms include being constantly worried that something bad will happen, not being able to sleep, obsessively trying to control things, such as repeatedly checking on your baby — or having visions of something terrible happening to the child.

If you think you may be experiencing either of these issues, it’s important to seek help as quickly as possible so you can get back to enjoying your new baby.

How Long Does Anxiety Last after Having a Baby?

There's no definitive timeframe for postpartum anxiety, but the good news is that it isn’t permanent. Depending on how soon you get treatment, recovery time can vary. However, be aware that untreated moderate to severe anxiety can last indefinitely.

Postnatal Anxiety Treatment

Suffering from an anxiety condition is nothing to be ashamed of or embarrassed about. 

With the right treatment, you can recover from postpartum anxiety and bond with your sweet little one. You may be tempted to put off treatment due to thinking your anxiety will go away when your tot hits the next milestone. But the truth is, anxiety can snowball quickly rather than resolve itself.   

You should call your doctor at the first signs of excessive worry, fear or dread after having a baby. If you're feeling overwhelmed, overly worried, panicked or feel like you’re losing control — or if you experience any of the symptoms of postnatal depression, anxiety, OCD or PTSD — tell your doctor or midwife support as soon as possible. They can help screen you for a postnatal mood disorder and refer you to a mental health care professional who has experience treating new parents. Just don’t suffer alone — asking for help is the first step to recovery and the best thing you can do for yourself and your baby.

Mild to moderate postnatal anxiety can be treated with talk or cognitive behavioural therapy, along with techniques such as meditation, relaxation exercises and mindfulness training. Talking to a supportive friend or family member can be enough to help a new parent with mild anxiety.

Moderate to severe cases are usually treated with therapy and medication, most often a course of antidepressants and anti-anxiety medication to help alleviate excessive worry, fear or dread after having a baby. 

No matter how mild or severe your symptoms it’s vitally important that you don’t suffer alone — asking for help is the first step to recovery and the best thing you can do for yourself and your baby.

We know babies come in all shapes and sizes - they’re all unique and individual, even as newborns. But one thing they all have in common is that they like milk. They like it a lot. And they need it often, which means you’ll be restricted to a sofa or bed for a great deal of those early months. 

If space is limited, but you refuse to compromise on quality, here is our guide on how to arrange furniture in a small nursery. Read on to discover how to use every inch to your advantage.

When do babies outgrow a changing table? Read on to find out why you should stop changing them on the changing unit and tips to make nappy changing less stressful for you and baby.

Life can be chaotic with a newborn. Staying organised can truly preserve your sanity. Check out our nursery organisation tips and storage hacks.

The all new Luna collection boasts a bold and striking cube design that will complement any modern nursery.

The beautiful white nursery furniture is built to last with a practical design that is easily adjustable, so it transforms as your little one grows. The Luna cot bed adjusts into 3 mattress base positions, before being converted into a cute toddler bed, keeping the striking cube shape designs of the Luna. 

The Luna collection includes a practical 2-in-1 nursery dresser and changer. The Luna dresser and changer converts into a stylish set of drawers when your little one outgrows the baby changing unit. You simply remove the baby changing table top by lifting it off the unit to convert it into a contemporary set of drawers. 

Your adorable baby bedroom is complete with the 3 piece Luna nursery furniture set. This includes the cot bed, dresser with changing top as well as a double door wardrobe. The Luna wardrobe has a deep base drawer and a large shelf for additional storage. It has 2 removable rails that can be taken out to convert the nursery wardrobe into a full size version as your child grows up. 

At CuddleCo, we pride ourselves on our beautiful yet practical nursery furniture sets which are designed and tested in the UK, to the highest standards.  

Designed to care, designed to last.

Shop the new Luna Nursery Furniture collection now. 

With your baby on the way, you’ll want to learn how to set up a baby changing station. 

You basically only need 2 things: storage space and a flat surface, but what about something more stylish to organise your nursery essentials? 

A nursery dresser with a baby changing station on the top is great for staying organised. It provides lots of storage space to keep nappies, baby wipes and other essentials at your fingertips.

You’ll want to make your baby changing station or nursery dresser as organised as possible so that it’s easy and handy to use. 

If you don’t have much room in your nursery, the space-saving Torsten changing top is a compact solution. It is designed to quickly fit onto the matching Torsten Cot, so you can easily and comfortably change your baby’s nappy.

If you are lucky enough to have room for a nursery dresser, we highly recommend getting one. Read on to discover tips for practicality and a list of items you need to keep on hand for convenience.

4 tips for setting up a changing station in your nursery

1. Choose A Baby Changing Table Dresser With Large Drawers

Having large drawers underneath the baby changing table, means you’ll always have your essentials at hand. You’ll be surprised how much storage space you’ll need to keep your nursery tidy. The average baby goes through 8 to 10 nappies a day, so you’ll need somewhere to put them.

The most practical nursery dressers have a removable baby changing top, so the changer converts into a set of drawers. Read how to choose a baby changing table to learn about safety features and why you should look out for toxic paints.

The best place for the changing station will be in your baby’s bedroom. After all, you’ll be spending a lot of time there and you’ll need to change your little one’s nappy at naptime, bathtime and first thing in the morning.

2. Comfy Changing Mats Reduce Stress For You And Your Baby

Changing mats with raised sides prevent your baby from rolling, making it easier to change their nappy. They are made from soft memory foam that is supportive, but it also makes your baby more comfortable and happier when being changed. Bamboo foam changing mats are luxuriously soft against your baby’s skin and they have a removable cover that is machine washable too.

3. Keep A Nappy Bin Close To The Nursery Dresser

Nappy pail or an odour-sealing bin will mean that you can quickly dispose of dirty nappies. This means you don’t have to leave your baby to go and dispose of the nappy. A bin with a foot pedal will keep your hands free. It also means you don’t have to bend down as much.

Although you’ll still need to empty the nappy bin into your dustbin to prevent it from smelling, most parents still consider a nappy bin essential. It’s more convenient to go to the dustbin once a day, rather than 10 times a day. Especially if the weather is bad. 

4. Keep These Baby Changing Essentials Within Easy Reach

Nappies

Take nappies out of their plastic packaging and put them into the top drawer of your nursery dresser. Then they will be quicker to grab when your baby is wriggling around.  

Baby Wipes

 Like nappies, you’ll need to stock up on baby wipes and put some in the top drawer of your dresser, so they are at your fingertips. Always have plenty of baby wipes at the changing table, in your car, in the pram and other places where you’ll have baby with you.

Baby Wipe Hack:

If you buy a flat pack of wipes, it can be hard to remove just one wipe at a time. The trick is, once you’ve taken the sealed tab off your baby wipes, cut a slit on each side to extend the opening all the way. This makes it easier to grab one baby wipe at a time, rather than accidently pulling a chunk of them out.

Hand Sanitizer

It’s not safe to keep baby on the table while you go to wash your hands. Use hand sanitizer until your baby is safely in their bouncer or playpen, and then you can wash your hands. Remember to keep the hand sanitizer in your top drawer away from baby’s reach.

Baby Creams And Balms

Baby cream and balms should be kept on your nursery dresser. Antiseptic skin balm such as Sudocrem acts as a barrier cream when your baby has nappy rash and it soothes eczema. You could keep these on a nursery shelf near your dresser in a canvas baby essentials bag, or you could put them in a drawer.  

Create a changing bag to have everything you have at home, but on the go… just make sure you have plenty of spares 😉

Other Essentials To Store In Your Nursery Dresser

There are other essentials that you’ll need to keep in your dresser and changer. These can be stored in one of the lower drawers.

Baby Nail Clippers

Keeping baby’s nails trim helps to ensure they don’t scratch themselves. An emery board can be used to smooth out rough edges too. Doctors recommend only using an emery board in the first few weeks because a newborn baby has very soft nails.

Dummies

Pacifiers always come in handy. You can store them in steriliser pots or with their caps on.  

Baby’s Clothes

Grouping clothes into categories can make it easier to access your little one’s outfits. Drawer inserts and labels will make clothes easier to find. Alternatively, you can see everything at once if you fold the clothes upright rather than putting them into piles.

Small items of clothing can be difficult to keep neat and tidy. The Konmari method of folding creates more space. Watch this video for tips on how to fold baby clothes neatly:

Consider A Nursery Shelf By Your Baby Changing Table

A nursery shelf with pegs will allow you to hang your baby’s outfits out. This makes changing baby quicker in a morning.

Consider A Wardrobe For Extra Storage

If you need more storage space, you could hang your babies clothes in a nursery wardrobe. The most practical designs maximise the storage potential of the wardrobe. So look for wardrobes with a deep base drawer and a shelf at the top of the wardrobe, as well as dual hanging rails.

The Clara wardrobe converts into a full-length wardrobe by removing the extra clothing rails. You can use Augmented Reality (AR) technology to see what it will look like in your room by visiting the Clara wardrobe page.

You might be wondering what furniture you need for a newborn. 

Find out exactly what furniture you will need in this expert guide. 

There are a few moments you know you’ll remember forever. Bringing your baby home from the hospital is one of them. In those early days, you’ll be living in a haze of joy, excitement, contentment and — let’s be honest — exhaustion. 

Those sleepless nights are no joke. As “in love'' as you might be with your little one, you’ll also probably be more tired than ever, which is why it’s so important to have all of your furniture organised and set up beforehand. You want to make sure you are fully prepared with everything you need — exactly where you need it. But what exactly do you need? We recommend the following furniture to create the perfect newborn nursery:

• Dresser
• Storage Baskets
• Portable Moses Basket
• Doona
• Swaddle
• Baby Bouncer
• Quality Cot Bed
• Collection of Muslins
• Nursing Pillows

When it comes to the comfort and safety of your baby, It’s not just about what furniture you have, but the quality of that furniture. In a bid to help your peace of mind, we’ve picked apart this entire list of recommended furniture in much more detail, so you know exactly what qualities and functions to look out for when shopping for your newborn. Keep reading to find out more!

While you’re here, check out our guide on how to buy gender-neutral furniture for your nursery

You’ll Need a Dresser for All Those Baby Clothes! 

There’s one thing we can guarantee — from the moment you announce you’re expecting, you’ll receive a steady stream of adorable baby clothes from friends and family. It might even get to the point where you won’t need to buy a single item of clothing, at least not for the first year! 

Of course, you’ll need a place to store all these clothes, which is why we recommend all new parents get a dresser. This beautiful white Aylesbury dresser is a popular choice, and it comes with a removable changing unit, so if you want to save room in your nursery and don't have space for a changing table, this dresser is the ideal pick.

Storage Baskets for Your Baby’s Many Toys

As your baby grows, so will their toy collection. To preserve your sanity, we recommend investing in a few storage baskets. These teddy storage baskets are adorable, and they'll fit right in with any nursery. Be prepared with your storage baskets well in advance to help store all of those pre-birth gifts and toys you’re sure to be collecting.

Doona Car Seat 

Don’t be caught short! Remember that you need to be prepared for the journey back from the hospital before you can show your baby their gorgeous new nursery! For that all-important journey back from the hospital, we always recommend the Doona Infant Car Seat. Created with ultimate safety in mind, your baby will have nothing but the best protection and style for their first journey. With a range of colours to choose from, the Doona range is perfect for anyone.

Trust Us — Get a Swaddle

Babies are born with a startle reflex — you’ll notice it with newborns. Every now and then, they’ll throw their arms wide mid-sleep and wake themselves up. It’s adorable to see, and it’s a good sign that your baby’s reflexes are working as they should be. This reflex should go away in a few months, but until then, a swaddle can work wonders to soothe babies and prevent the startle reflex from waking them up in the middle of the night. Swaddling is often soothing and comforting for babies, who usually love the feeling of being gently restricted and comforted.

This Jersey leopard baby wrapper is the best swaddle you'll find. It is soft and stylish and makes swaddling quick and straightforward, with a simple velcro strip to keep everything in place.

Baby Bouncer (and All the Accessories)

For helping your little one learn to use their legs, a great bouncer is a staple of an ideal nursery. They allow your little one to discover the big world from a safe and comfortable spot. Our Childhome bouncers can easily be moved from one room to another so that you can keep your baby close to you in those early days.

A Convenient, Portable Moses Basket

Who doesn't love a beautiful Moses basket? But as adorable as they are, they also serve a really useful function. As we already mentioned, babies sleep a lot. But that doesn't mean you will feel comfortable leaving them on their own for long periods while they snooze. In situations like this, a Moses basket is a lifesaver. As the baby sleeps away, you can take them from room to room, so you can get things done — or free up your hands to have a well-earned cup of tea. This Childhome Moses basket is a great choice and pairs with this Moses basket stand perfectly.

Another option here is to go for a stylish Retro Crib, which delivers the perfect combination of safety and style to your little one's new home.

A Quality Cot Bed (and Mattress!)

We can't emphasise enough how important good sleep is for your baby. According to studies, sleep helps babies to develop and strengthen their memories. Sleep is also necessary for good health and wellbeing. When your babies are growing, a quality cot bed is a perfect follow-on from a Moses basket or crib.

Babies can sleep up to 18 hours a day. At CuddleCo, we think every single minute of that sleep should count, which is why we sell only the very best cot beds. One of our most popular cot beds is the Clara cot bed, suitable for newborns up to about five years of age, converting into a toddler bed with a few simple adjustments. 

We recommend ensuring that any cot beds or other baby beds —  including Moses baskets and cribs — are paired with quality mattresses to provide ultimate comfort and safety to your newborn. What good is a stunning bed if it doesn’t have a quality mattress?

You Can Never Have Enough Muslins

If there is one thing we can promise you, it is this — believe us — you can never have enough muslins. From spit-up to nursing cover, muslins are multifunctional and comforting. Babies love them, and mums are continually finding new and useful ways to use muslins. As an example, check out this video on different ways to use a baby muslin.

We absolutely love these Mother&Baby organic cotton muslins. They come in neutral grey and white tones, some with gorgeous little stars. They are soft and durable, and we know your baby will be happily snuggling up to them for months.

Keep Yourself Comfortable with a Nursing Pillow

If you’re breastfeeding your little one, you need to think about your comfort, too. You’ll be breastfeeding a lot in the first few months as you build up your supply. In fact, sometimes you’ll feel like you’re doing very little else!

While you’re thinking about your baby and what they need, you should also take some time to consider yourself. A nursing pillow will help to support you and your baby during those breastfeeding hours. We recommend you check out this Mother&Baby organic cotton feeding and infant support pillow.

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