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MadeForMums tests 15 newborn essentials
MadeForMums reveals 15 baby products that genuinely impressed their testers.
In brief
MadeForMums reveals 15 baby products that genuinely impressed their testers. MadeForMums tested 15 newborn products and recommends the best for parents based on real-world use. Originally reported by MadeForMums.
What MadeForMums tested
MadeForMums tested hundreds of baby products through editorial reviews, Awards programmes, and real family testers to find the 15 newborn essentials that genuinely impressed them.
Why parents need help
Shopping for a newborn can feel overwhelming with hundreds of products marketed as 'must-haves', but you don't need everything on a baby shopping list.
The 15 essentials
MadeForMums recommends the best newborn pram, bedside crib, infant car seat, baby carrier, bottle, steriliser, breast pump, changing mat, changing bag, disposable nappy, bath support, bath thermometer, baby bouncer, baby monitor, and sleepsuit.
Best newborn pram
Bugaboo Fox 5 pram costs £1,115 and features smooth steering, roomy breathable carrycot, and handles varied terrain well.
Best bedside crib
SnuzPod 4 Bedside Crib costs £179.99 and offers three sleep options, easy access for night feeds, and breathable comfort.
Best infant car seat
Joie Sprint Signature Integrated ISOFIX Car Seat costs £175 and has quick one-click installation with no separate base needed.
Best baby carrier
Ergobaby Omni Breeze carrier costs £160.90 and provides excellent comfort, breathable mesh, and four carrying positions as baby grows.
Best baby bottle
MAM Anti-Colic Bottles cost £24.99 for 3 and self-sterilise in the microwave in 3 minutes without needing a separate steriliser.
Best steriliser
Milton Cold Water Steriliser costs £21.99 and sterilises bottles in 15 minutes with no electricity or microwave required.
Best breast pump
Elvie Single Electric Breast Pump costs £269 and is wearable inside a nursing bra with no wires or tubes.
Best changing mat
Shnuggle Squishy Changing Mat costs £49.95 and has a soft, warm-to-the-touch surface that's easy to wipe clean.
Best changing bag
Finnsøn SIGRID Eco Changing Bag costs £120 and features a sleek, unisex design with plenty of pockets for essentials.
Best disposable nappy
Pampers Premium Protection New Baby nappies are recommended for fast absorbency and overnight leak protection.
Best baby bath support
Angelcare Soft Touch Baby Bath Support costs £19 and provides ergonomic support for newborns while keeping them comfortable.
Best bath thermometer
Munchkin White Hot® Safety Bath Duck costs £4.25 and doubles as a bath toy with a visual warning for hot water.
Best baby bouncer
BabyBjörn Bouncer Bliss costs £209.90 and uses baby's movements for gentle rocking without batteries or power cables.
The headline
MadeForMums tested 15 newborn products and recommends the best for parents based on real-world use.
