Ultimate gift ideas for your first baby shower
Having your first baby is such an exciting time! With a little one on the way you’re bound to have your hands full with getting the house child-proofed, setting up the baby’s room and trying to cope with all the changes your body is going through.
So when people ask what to buy you for your baby shower, you’re left a little confused. With so many things on the market – what do you really need? Luckily Tommee Tippee has come up with a list of essential items for first time mothers.
UNDER $20
Super soft and cuddly, no one can resist these fun characters from the Hugs ‘n’ Cuddles collection. Shake to hear a rattle sound and delight your baby by squeezing the toy’s foot to hear it squeak.
RRP: $12.98
The fun-loving Tummee Tickles plush toys sure know how to laugh! Press its tummy for a delightful giggling sound. Available in four colours and two cute designs.
RRP: $17.55
UNDER $30
Also researched and developed by specialists and breastfeeding experts, Closer To Nature Bottles mimic the natural flex, movement and softness of a mum’s breast. Mums will love how this feature encourages baby’s natural feeding action so that switching between breast and bottle-feeding becomes second nature.
RRP: Single (260ml) $11.50, Twin (150ml) $17.75, Twin (260ml) $20.90, Four (260ml) $31.65
This all-in-one Grooming Set has everything you need to keep your little one groomed. It contains a soft bristled brush, a comb, small sized emery boards, baby scissors, nail clippers and a toothbrush.
RRP: $19.95
UNDER $100
Developed in conjunction with breastfeeding experts, the Closer To Nature Freedom Breast Feeding Kit is quick and easy to use. It has a flexible cup to fit the breast and a soft massage area that stimulates milk flow. A smooth, one-handed action for manual operation and finger tip control means that mums can easily control the power of the suction to the breasts.
RRP: $92.50 (comes with free starter kit including a milk storage lid, steriliser box, 6 disposable breast pads, 2 adaptors for wide neck and Closer to Nature Bottles)
UNDER $150
The Closer To Nature Electronic Steam Steriliser allows for easy, quick and safe sterilising. It features a fast sterilising cycle, clear digital display and lockable, hinged lid. The slimline shape holds up to six bottles, and has a detachable tray that doubles as a sterile work surface.
RRP: $142.10 (comes with free starter kit including 3 260ml Closer To Nature Bottles, Easiflow Bottle to Cup and bottle brush)
UNDER $160
The Hygiene Plus is not just a bin, but a unique, patented and totally convenient nappy disposal system. It works by wrapping dirty nappies individually and sealing them in a revolutionary anti-bacterial film that is multi-layered for unbeatable bacteria-busting and odour control.
RRP: Tub $79.98 (comes with a refill cassette)
Starter Kit $155.90 (contains tub and 6 refill cassettes)
UNDER $230
For complete piece of mind, the clever Ultimate Reassurance Monitor not only monitors sound – it also monitors room temperature and movement. The special movement sensor checks if your baby is moving and will sound an alarm if there is no movement after 20 seconds.
RRP: $227.25
