The Parent Diaries
Meet Kate and Luke, a 30-something couple venturing into the world unknown of parenting. Warning, this is not a roadmap to starting the perfect family, simply one couple's entertaining and honest account documenting their journey of becoming first-time parents. The Parent Diaries is for anyone thinking about starting a family, is a first time parent-to-be or if you’re just trying to figure out the whole how to be a parent thing! New episodes drop every Wednesday. Welcome to The Parent Diaries Podcast! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparentdiariesuk Email: theparentdiariesuk@gmail.com
The Parent Diaries
E10 Baby Essentials Part 1
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Kate & Luke
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Season 1
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Episode 10
In our 10th episode (woop!) we share the latest update on Kate’s pregnancy journey which includes a visit to the midwife, before tackling the age-old topic – what does a new born baby actually need? Based on our own research, and conversations with friends, we talk about the things we think are ‘must haves’ for Baby C.
Items mentioned in the episode are listed below:
- Out and about: travel system (pram, carry cot/bassinet and car seat); changing bag and mat; and baby carrier i.e. sling/other.
- Feeding: Breastfeeding – nipple cream; nipple shields; breast pads; and milk storage bags. Formula/combi feeding – bottles; bottle steriliser (micro/electric/chemical); and formula.
- Sleeping: bedside crib/co-sleeper; moses basket, cot/cotbed; mattress (new and waterproof); crib and cot bedding (cellular blankets); baby monitor.
- Nursery: storage i.e. wardrobe, baby changing unit (including drawers); nursing chair; room thermometer; nappy bin; play mat; portable changing table that hooks to top of cot.
- Misc/other: Babyclothing – sleepsuits; baby grows/suits; sleeping bag/gro bag (with different togs); pramsuits; cardigans; hat; mittens; muslins; day wear outfits. Bathing – baby bath tub; soft hooded towel; bath bowls; soft sponge/flannel; large cotton pads. Other: baby bouncer.
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