{"id":14376,"date":"2017-04-26T17:21:15","date_gmt":"2017-04-26T16:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/?p=14376"},"modified":"2017-05-02T10:52:08","modified_gmt":"2017-05-02T09:52:08","slug":"5-essential-baby-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/5-essential-baby-products\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Essential Baby Products"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>It can be overwhelming the number of products you feel you should buy for your new baby, especially as a first time parent. We have rounded up five essential baby products that we think are great value and quality.<\/h2>\r\nAll of these are available using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/?t=lwk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>KidStart<\/strong><\/a> which means you can get money back for your child\u2019s savings account, making these products even better.\r\n\r\n<strong>So lets begin!<\/strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14381 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/JolieSpin360-250x300.png\" alt=\"Joie Spin 360 - Essential baby product\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/JolieSpin360-250x300.png 250w, https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/JolieSpin360-120x144.png 120w, https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/JolieSpin360.png 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/>Joie Spin 360<\/h3>\r\nThe Joie Spin 360 is a combination car seat that allows your little one to travel rear-facing for longer (from birth to approx. 4 years). The seat will spin 360 degrees allowing you to change the seat position from rear to forward facing, as well as being able to face the door to make it easier when placing your child in and out of the seat.\r\n<h3><a href=\"\/partner\/Mothercare.aspx?t=lwk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Joie &#8211; \u00a3250 \u00a0&#8211; 2.5% back with Mothercare<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14420 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/SummerVideoMonitor-3-257x300.png\" alt=\"Summer Video Monitor - Essential baby product\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" \/>Summer Infant Wide View\u00a02 Baby Monitor<\/h3>\r\nThe\u00a0Summer Infant Wide View\u00a02 Baby Monitor includes Wide View Lens Technology, this enables parents to see much more of your\u00a0baby\u2019s room with the wide-angle lens camera.\u00a0Room temperature is shown on your monitor to keep you updated with everything going on in your baby\u2019s room. Not only this, but the sound activated LED light will allow you to \u201csee\u201d when there is noise coming from the room and features two-way communication.\r\n<h3><a href=\"\/partner\/BabyMonitorDirect.aspx?t=lwk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Summer &#8211; \u00a3129.99 &#8211; 3% back with Baby Monitor Direct<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-14392 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Slumbersac-1-211x300.png\" alt=\"Slumbersac - Essential baby product\" width=\"237\" height=\"337\" \/>Slumbersac sleeping bags<\/h3>\r\nAre you looking for a baby sleeping bag? Slumbersac sleeping bags for babies ensure safe sleep and comfort for your child all night long. Made from the best quality materials, the beautifully soft and safe baby sleeping bags will help to make sure that your child gets the sleep they need to give them the best start in life. Paediatricians and midwives recommend the supine position (placing them on their back) for the safety of infants and advise that loose bedding should be avoided.\r\n<h3><a href=\"\/partner\/Slumbersac.aspx?t=lwk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Slumbersac &#8211; \u00a317.99 &#8211; 5% back with Slumbersac<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14393 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/TommeeTippieeKit-254x300.png\" alt=\"Tommee Tippiee Closer to Health Kit - Essential baby product\" width=\"254\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n<h3><\/h3>\r\n<h3>Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Healthcare and Grooming Kit<\/h3>\r\nThe Healthcare Kit contains nine essential items in a handy pouch to help you groom and care for your baby from birth through to the early months, including a Nasal Aspirator and Digital Oral Thermometer to check baby&#8217;s temperature, making this a must have purchase for any parent.\r\n<h3><a href=\"\/partner\/Kiddicare.aspx?t=lwk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Tommee Tippee &#8211; \u00a312.49 &#8211; 3% back with\u00a0Kiddicare<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><\/h3>\r\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14412 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Sleepyhead-279x300.png\" alt=\"Sleepyhead - Essential baby product\" width=\"279\" height=\"300\" \/>Sleepyhead<\/h3>\r\nThe Sleepyhead is the ideal mattress for a good night\u2019s sleep for your baby (suitable for ages 0-8 months), it&#8217;s portable and lightweight making it perfect for nights away.\u00a0The pod is multifunctional, multitasking and offers a safe and comfy spot that lets baby sleep, rest, co-sleep, lounge, play, cuddle, do tummy time and get diaper changes. Additional covers are available to suit your style, mood and decor.\r\n<h3><a href=\"\/partner\/JohnLewis.aspx?t=lwk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Sleepyhead\u00a0\u00a3135 &#8211; 1.5% back with\u00a0John Lewis<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Related Articles<\/h3>\r\nhttps:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/what-to-pack-in-your-hospital-bag\/\r\n<h3><\/h3>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It can be overwhelming the number of products you feel you should buy for your new baby, especially as a first time parent. We have rounded up five essential baby products that we think are great value and quality. 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