48 must-haves for your baby registry, according to experts and parents

Getting your baby's bottle to the optimal temperature – not to mention precisely measuring the water and formula! – can be stressful. To take the pressure off, Tommee Tippee’s Perfect Prep Pro machine makes the perfect bottle, every time, in just seconds.

It's super easy to use (yes, even with one hand) thanks to the integrated scales for accurate measurement. It's also simple to clean, impressively quiet, and the accompanying app lets you access personalised feed tracking.

The sleek, space-saving design looks great in the kitchen too. Just don't mistake it for the coffee machine when you're sleep deprived.

If you’re planning on pumping regularly, then our winner and long-lasting double electric pump from Lansinoh will be your new best friend. It comes highly recommended by mums, with our testers struggling to find fault with it.

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It won't be the sexiest piece of underwear you'll ever buy, but it might just be one of the comfiest. Boody's wireless maternity bras are made from soft bamboo and feature an easy-access drop down panel for seamless breastfeeding.

These pre-sterillsed bags have a patented double seal to help prevent leaks. Pump directly into the bags to avoid spills, and store easily in the fridge or freezer until you're ready to transfer the milk to a bottle.

Stack bottle parts vertically to dry without taking up much counter space. This includes nine hooks for bottles or sippy cups, plus a top rack for drying lids, dummies and more. Plus, the rack itself can be cleaned in the dishwasher when needed.

This all-in-one set includes everything parents need for bottle feedings: lots of bottles, teats, a bottle-cleaning brush, and a sippy cup for when they're ready to transition, plus a few bonus dummies.

Dr. Brown's Options+ bottles have a patented anti-colic valve to make digestion easier for a fussy baby, but you can remove it if your baby does fine without it.

After the bottle comes the burping. These stylish muslins complement both baby and parent with a sweet, unisex whale pattern. This two-pack is made from soft cotton to ensure it's gentle on skin.

The Stokee Tripp Trapp is a design classic with a strong reputation. This set includes the newborn insert to ensure your baby is included at mealtimes, from the beginning.

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These long-sleeve cape-style bibs from Liewood can be wiped clean or thrown in the washing machine — and they dry quickly so they can be used again. The cuffed wrists ensure a good fit, and the front pocket and water-repellent coating will keep babies comfy too.

This four-pack of soft tip spoons change colour to indicate when food is too hot.

A three-pack of BPA-free stackable bowls, complete with silicone suction cup to keep them steady. They're dishwasher and microwave safe too.

You'll need a rear-facing seat to bring your newborn home from the hospital, and the Pebble 360 Pro² from trusted brand, Maxi-Cosi, was awarded best car seat in our recent test.

We love that when used with the FamilyFix 360 Pro base, it rotates and slides out of the door, so you can carry your sleeping baby inside without unbuckling them. A solid buy, which should see you through the first 18 months.

We know this might sound strange to first-time parents, but babies aren't supposed to wear a coat while buckled into their car seat, as it changes how the harness straps fit. So, to keep them toasty while on the move, use a cover like this one. It's compatible with the Maxi-Cosi car seat above.

Spacious, practical and stylish, Finnsøn makes the best changing bags. With comfortable straps, deep pockets, a changing mat and a zip section for dirty clothes, new parents will have no trouble filling it up with bottles, wipes, snacks and nappies, with plenty of room to spare. It comes in black or taupe.

With an array of stylish designs, an Artipoppe is the baby carrier every parent wants. Because if your baby is going to be stuck to you like Velcro during mat leave, you may as well look good doing it.

The carrier allows parents to carry their child facing inward or outward, while keeping their hands free. And while it's an investment, the quality is unparalleled, so you'll easily be able to use it again.

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We know this is a premium pick for but the iCandy Peach 7 is highly functional, stylish and durable. It's also out best in test pushchair.

This bundle includes the carry cot (making it suitable from birth), as well as car seat adapters, elevators (for taller parents), rain cover, changing bag, duo-pod (a reversible seat liner and a zip-on foot-muff), parasol, cup holder and clamp, and sunshade. So you'll be all set for every eventuality.

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We hate to break it to you, but you're going to have a lot of extra stuff to carry around. This organiser attaches directly to the pushchair handle, keeping your phone, purse, nappies and toys in easy reach.