Mums-to-be essential buys

With your new arrival on the way, there's already a huge to-do list. Stocking up on the right maternity and baby products will make your first weeks of motherhood much easier

Make motherhood easier with the latest gadgets and baby products

Support baby while you feed with this novelty dolphin feeding cushion.

As far as baby is concerned they are cuddling up to a huge soft toy! Remove the cover after spillages and wash in your machine. Available in pink and blue.

Feeding cushion (pictured, £29) available from JoJo Maman Bébé
Dare to wear

When stocking up on maternity wear, you don't want to spend too much but still want to feel fashionable and comfortable. You'll get lots of wear out of this adaptable hoodie top in bright Spring yellow with feminine crochet sleeves.

Hoodie (pictured, £35) available from Mamas and Papas
Mummy beauty treats

Nuture your body after pregnancy by making time for your beauty regime. Try the Indulgent Body Cream and the Relaxing Bath & Shower Essence to leave your skin soft and gently scented.

Future Mother Must Have (pictured, £12.00) Available at Mothercare, Boots, Toys R Us, Kiddicare
Take it to the mat

Where would any mum-on-the-run be without a versatile changing mat? This compact mat folds away for minimum clutter and comes complete with a storage box to hold your wipes and zip-up pouches for spare nappies.

Changing mat (pictured, £6.95) available from John Lewis
Baby monitor

The Philips AVENT range of health and monitoring equipment provides you with simple and easy-to-use ways to ensure the well-being of your baby.

DECT baby monitor SCD499 (pictured, £90.00) Available at Mothercare, Boots, Toys R Us, Kiddicare
Sleep time

Snuggle tired newborns without the origami folding tricks in this pre-folded swaddling robe, complete with Velcro fastening. Available in pink or blue and made from 100 per cent cotton jersey.

Swaddling robe (pictured, £15) available from JoJo Maman Bébé
Beautiful bibs

Save your wash cycles with a bib for every day of the week! These 100 per cent cotton bibs come with cute applique animal and fruit designs.

Bib pack (pictured, £20) available from Mamas and Papas
Birth to potty

If you are looking to solve your nappy dilemmas in a one-off purchase, invest in the Bambino Mio birth to potty set and save the money you'd spend on disposables. This pack of duel-sized cotton nappies and nappy covers for baby as he grows comes with a handy rucksack.

Nappy set (pictured, £225) available from John Lewis
Travel cot

Travel light on nights away with baby with this compact folding, aluminium travel cot. Its soft corners and padded frames are safe for baby and the soft mattress means she'll sleep soundly away from home. It's sturdy enough to double it up as a playpen. Weight: 9.7kg approx.

Travel cot (pictured, £65) available from Mamas and Papas
Feeding pillow

Rest weary arms that have already had their fair share of carrying at feed times with this cosy pillow. Perfect to prop baby, the boomerang-shaped cushion has a 100 per cent cotton, machine washable cover. Available in blue or pink stripe, yellow star and cream.

Feeding pillow (pictured, £26) available from JoJo Maman Bébé
Night light

Create a serene atmosphere to help baby nod off with this rotating light with images of flying fairies. An ideal addition to baby girl nurseries with its pink wooden frame.

Night light (pictured, £30) available from JoJo Maman Bébé
Float time

Give yourself a little extra support at bath time with this baby bath float. The cocoon-shaped headrest keeps babies head out of the water. Suitable from newborn to 8kg. Never leave your baby unattended in the bath.

Bath float (pictured, £14) available from JoJo Maman Bébé
Dress up

Dress to impress as you change shape during your pregnancy. Wear this chocolate, cotton shirt dress in many guises - dressed up with a scarf and bangles or layered over leggings and jeans.

Dress (pictured, £35) available from Mamas and Papas
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