Newborn and size 1 nappies
A bulk box costs less per nappy than the small packs. Newborns use 8 to 12 a day.
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The Baby Growth Club shop
Baby and kids essentials, sorted by age
The things you buy every month, the toys that teach, and science kits for curious kids. Every pick links to Amazon.
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Ages 0 to 3
Monthly essentials
The things you run out of every few weeks. Stock up once and stop the 9 pm supermarket runs.
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Sensitive water wipes
Mostly water, fragrance free, kind to newborn skin. Buy the multipack.
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Nappy rash cream
A zinc barrier cream for red bottoms. One tube in the changing bag, one at home.
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Gentle baby wash
Tear-free, fragrance-free wash for hair and body.
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Baby laundry detergent
Free of dyes and perfumes for tiny clothes, muslins and sheets.
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Nappy disposal bags
Scented sacks for the dirty ones when you are out.
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Disposable nursing pads
Soft and slim, so you can forget they are there.
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Ages 0 to 3
Feeding
From the first bottle to the first messy spoonful of avocado.
Anti-colic baby bottles
Vented bottles that help reduce swallowed air. Start with two sizes.
Ages 0 to 3
Bottle brush set
A long brush plus a teat brush. They wear out, so swap every month or two.
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Silicone bibs with pocket
Wipe clean and catch what falls. Much easier than fabric bibs once solids start.
Ages 0 to 3
Suction plate and bowl
Sticks to the high chair tray so dinner stays on the table.
Ages 0 to 3
Soft first spoons
Shallow, soft-tipped spoons for gums and first purees.
Ages 0 to 3
Open or straw training cup
For learning to drink water with meals from about 6 months.
Ages 0 to 3
Easy-clean high chair
A simple frame with a removable tray you can rinse in the sink.
Ages 0 to 3
Ages 0 to 3
Sleep
Calm, safe sleep for everyone in the house.
Wearable sleep sack
Keeps baby warm without loose blankets in the cot. Check the TOG for your room.
Ages 0 to 3
Zip-up swaddle
For newborns who startle themselves awake. Stop once baby starts to roll.
Ages 0 to 3
White noise machine
Steady shushing sound that masks the doorbell and the dog.
Ages 0 to 3
Warm night light
A soft amber glow for night feeds without waking everyone up.
Ages 0 to 3
Blackout blind
For summer evenings and naps. The portable suction ones travel well.
Ages 0 to 3
Ages 0 to 3
Bath and care
Bath time, nails, hair and the little daily care jobs.
Baby bath tub
A supportive tub that grows from newborn to toddler.
Ages 0 to 3
Hooded towels
Soft hooded towels keep the head warm after the bath.
Ages 0 to 3
Baby nail clippers and file
Tiny nails grow fast and scratch. A file is less scary than scissors.
Ages 0 to 3
Mould-free bath toys
Sealed floating toys with no holes, so nothing grows inside.
Ages 0 to 3
Soft baby hair brush
Goat-hair bristles, gentle on the soft spot and helpful for cradle cap flakes.
Ages 0 to 3
Ages 0 to 10
Health basics
The small kit every home with a baby should have in the drawer. Always follow your doctor's advice.
Digital baby thermometer
A thermometer you trust matters more than any app. Ask your pharmacist which type suits your baby's age.
Ages 0 to 10
Nasal aspirator
Babies cannot blow their noses. Helps before feeds when they are stuffed up.
Ages 0 to 10
Baby first aid kit
Plasters, saline, a medicine syringe and the basics in one pouch.
Ages 0 to 10
Cool mist humidifier
Moist air can make dry winter nights more comfortable. Clean it often.
Ages 0 to 10
Ages 0 to 2
Teething
Something safe to chew on for the grumpy weeks.
Silicone teething ring
Easy for little hands to hold, goes in the fridge for extra relief.
Ages 0 to 2
Teething mitten
Stays on the hand, so it cannot be dropped on the floor every 10 seconds.
Ages 0 to 2
Dribble bandana bibs
Absorbent bibs for the drool weeks. You will need a stack.
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Ages 0 to 4
On the go
Leave the house without forgetting half of it.
Nappy backpack
Hands-free, with a changing mat and insulated bottle pockets.
Ages 0 to 4
Soft baby carrier
Keeps baby close and your hands free. Check the hip-healthy position.
Ages 0 to 4
Stroller organiser
Cup holders and a pocket for keys and phone on the handlebar.
Ages 0 to 4
Portable changing mat
Folds into a clutch with space for nappies and wipes.
Ages 0 to 4
Car window sun shade
Keeps the sun off a sleeping baby in the back seat.
Ages 0 to 4
Ages 0 to 4
Home safety
For the day your baby discovers they can crawl.
Socket covers
Cheap, quick, and the first thing to fit before crawling.
Ages 0 to 4
Cabinet locks
Adhesive locks that need no drilling. Start with the cleaning cupboard.
Ages 0 to 4
Corner guards
Soft guards for coffee tables at exactly head height for new walkers.
Ages 0 to 4
Stair gate
A gate for the top and bottom of the stairs. Fix the top one with screws.
Ages 0 to 4
Foam play mat
Soft, wipeable floor for tummy time and tumbles.
Ages 0 to 4
Ages 1 to 4
Learning toys 1 to 4
Hands-on toys that practise the same shapes, colours and counting as Baby Games.
Play food set
Wooden apples, bread and veggies to feed teddy, just like feeding Bo in Baby Games.
Ages 1 to 4
Shape sorter
Drop each chunky shape through the right hole. The same shapes Bo teaches.
Ages 1 to 4
Stacking cups
Stack, nest and knock down. Bright colours for naming and sorting.
Ages 1 to 4
Chunky wooden animal puzzle
Big knobs for little fingers, each animal on its shadow, just like the shadow game.
Ages 1 to 4
Counting bears
Count, sort by colour and line up 1 to 10. Small pieces, so play together.
Ages 1 to 4
Press and go cars
Chunky first cars, press down and they zoom around the living room.
Ages 1 to 4
Soft teddy bear
A cuddly friend who looks a lot like Bo. Perfect for naps and pretend play.
Ages 1 to 4
Wooden abacus
Slide and count the beads. Early maths you can touch.
Ages 1 to 4
Ages 0 to 4
First books
Sturdy books for pointing, naming and bedtime.
First words board book
Sturdy pages with everyday things: apple, ball, car, cup. Point and name together.
Ages 0 to 4
Animal sounds book
Press the button and hear the cow moo. Pairs with Bo's animal cards.
Ages 0 to 4
Lift the flap colours book
Peek behind flaps to find colours. A little surprise on every page.
Ages 0 to 4
Reusable sticker books
Puffy stickers to peel and place again and again.
Ages 0 to 4
First science encyclopedia
Big pictures and short facts for kids who ask why about everything.
Ages 0 to 4
Ages 1 to 8
Music and art
Scribbles, songs and a lot of happy noise.
Toddler xylophone
Rainbow bars and a soft mallet. Play Twinkle Twinkle together.
Ages 1 to 8
Washable chunky crayons
Easy to hold, easy to wash off walls. For the first scribbles.
Ages 1 to 8
Toddler colouring book
Big simple shapes and thick lines, the same style as Bo's colouring pages.
Ages 1 to 8
Washable kids paint set
Bright, washable paints with chunky brushes for kitchen-table art.
Ages 1 to 8
Ages 5 to 10
Science kits 5 to 10
Real experiments for curious kids, the hands-on side of Kids Science Explorer.
Kids microscope
A real starter microscope with slides. Onion skin, hair and leaves look amazing.
Ages 5 to 10
Crystal growing kit
Grow your own crystals over a week and watch them change every day.
Ages 5 to 10
Volcano and chemistry kit
Fizzing, foaming experiments with goggles included. Adult help needed.
Ages 5 to 10
Magnetic building tiles
Build towers, shapes and 3D models. Great for engineering and geometry.
Ages 5 to 10
Solar system model kit
Paint and build the planets, then compare with the solar system in Kids Science Explorer.
Ages 5 to 10
Electronics circuit kit
Snap pieces together to build working circuits, lights and alarms.
Ages 5 to 10
Human body model
A take-apart torso to see where the heart, lungs and stomach really are.
Ages 5 to 10
Kids safety goggles
Every real scientist wears them. Make it part of the fun.
Ages 5 to 10
Ages 4 to 10
Outdoor explorers
Bugs, leaves, rock pools and stars. Science that happens outside.
Bug catcher kit
A magnifying viewer, net and tweezers for the garden.
Ages 4 to 10
Big magnifying glass
A sturdy, shatterproof lens for leaves, rocks and ants.
Ages 4 to 10
Kids binoculars
Rubber-coated binoculars sized for small faces. Birds, boats and the moon.
Ages 4 to 10
Beginner telescope
See the craters on the moon and Jupiter's moons from the back garden.
Ages 4 to 10
Star projector night light
Puts the night sky on the bedroom ceiling. Bedtime and astronomy in one.
Ages 4 to 10
For mum
For mum
Because you need looking after too.
Nursing pillow
Takes the weight off your arms and back during feeds.
For mum
Lanolin nipple cream
Soothing balm for the first weeks of feeding.
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Big insulated water bottle
A one-litre bottle with a straw you can use one-handed while feeding.
For mum
Soft nursing robe
Comfy for the hospital bag and every night feed after.
For mum
Ages 0 to 10
Gifts and keepsakes
Baby shower and first birthday ideas people actually use.
Baby memory book
First smile, first tooth, first word. A keepsake you will treasure.
Ages 0 to 10
Milestone photo cards
Cards for monthly photos: 1 month, first steps, first birthday.
Ages 0 to 10
Handprint and footprint kit
Capture those tiny hands and feet in clay.
Ages 0 to 10
Baby activity gym
A play mat with hanging toys for tummy time and reaching.
Ages 0 to 10
Ages 2 to 10
Kid-friendly tech
Protect the iPad and little ears.
Kid-proof iPad case
Shockproof foam with a handle. Pick the one that fits your iPad model.
Ages 2 to 10
Volume-limited headphones
Kids headphones capped at a safe volume, great for travel.
Ages 2 to 10
