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GrowingAuthor: Beth Ryan and Lilly Claxton
Growing is your handbook for birth, babies and beyond brought to you by midwives and mums Beth Ryan and Lilly Claxton. Join us every Wednesday for a solid dose of solidarity as we explore all things motherhood. Language: en-au Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Our Baby Must-Haves
Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
Our Baby Must-HavesThis week the girls get granular — sharing their favourite products from their previous newborn experiences. It’s practical, specific, and very much a “this worked for us” chat.As always, every baby (and parent) is different, but these are our MVPs — the items we reached for again and again.Our biggest tip? Marketplace and second-hand can be your best friend.So many baby items are only used for a short window — borrow from a friend, pass things on, and share the love where you can.🍼 Our Must-HavesBassinetsBednest Bassinet — Lil’s pickIl Tutto CoZee Co-Sleeper — Beth’s pickPramsLil started with the Nuna Next + Capsule, but found her Milly + Coup Travel Pram more useful long-term. This time she’s gone second-hand with the Bugaboo Donkey for its single-to-double flexibility.Beth loved her Redsbaby Pram for her first two, and now has the Babybee Luna Double.For travel, she swears by the Babyzen YOYO.CarriersPortier Carrier — the ultimate workhorseChekoh Wrap Carrier — perfect for those early newborn daysSwaddlesSwaddle Up / Swaddle King style — great in the early days (Lil loved jersey material)ergoPouch — both girls love once baby is rollingHalcyon Nights Swaddles — Beth’s favouritePlay MatsMunchkin & Bear Playmat — wipeable and practical (Beth)Muse Edition Playmat — aesthetic and functional (Lil)BottlesPigeon BottlesBouncerBabyBjörn Bouncer — loved by both (Lil bought second-hand this time)OnesiesBonds — especially press-stud zippys and snap singletsSeed HeritageCotton On KidsTarget Organic Cotton — great affordable staplesFeeding LightsAmazon Night Light — soft, practical glowKrystle Knight Selenite Lamp — a more luxe, calming optionNappy CaddiesKiin Baby Caddy — Lil’s pickBunnie Nappy Caddy — Beth’s pickBreast PumpsMomCozy Portable Pump — convenient for on-the-go (Lil)Spectra Pump — hospital-grade, absolute workhorse (Beth)Feeding ChairIl Tutto Nursing Chair — worth the investment (both agree) Lil didn’t have one first time round and plans to live in it this time 🤍If you loved this episode, please share it with an expecting friend or someone in the newborn trenches — and if you haven’t already, we’d be so grateful for a review.Follow along:@growingthepodcast@lillian.beth@birthwithbeth_
