MY NEWBORN ESSENTIALS LIST UK (& what NOT to buy) | Lily Pebbles

[@hannahbradshaw2186]

Do I have a baby. No. Am I still watching because I love Lily’s content. You bet! 😂

[@anastasiazafeiropoulou5471]

Hahahah me too!

[@nashie1990]

Same!

[@lilypebbles]

Love you guys lol xx

[@Birdieinthecity]

Same 😂😂

[@sylvialuisa]

Yup 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@natatatt]

The "B list" (future needs) concept seems like a smart idea. I haven't had kids yet but I can imagine you'd be so exhausted the first few months of baby's life, so to have already done that research for high chairs etc before the birth when you're less sleep deprived and have more time for research seems smart.

[@lilypebbles]

Thanks. It really worked for us x

[@ashearing14]

Lily... this was SO helpful, even though my baby is now 8 months but really broke it down so well for new mamma's. Why aren't you making more baby videos. You're so practical about it! Should be more videos like this that are sensible!

[@franug]

Yes! I'm 31 wks pregnant and appreciate how practical Lily is, we think so alike I believe. My list is similar to her. I agree she doesn't need to be scared of baby content bc she has a great perspective which is great for FTM

[@LostFirstNature]

Would love more baby content, sleep training, routines, lessons learned kind of thing. I know it's hard to put yourself out there as people are so judgey but would be great to get practical tips based on your experience. New mum to a 6 week old here!

[@jessicahawley5239]

Just as a comment as a paediatric doctor - we would normally recommend under arm thermometers - especially in young babies. Forehead/ear thermometers mostly under estimate temperatures - especially ear ones as they generally wont be put in far enough. An under arm thermometer is generally the best to get a good accurate temperature in

[@jenlambie14]

I'm a grandmother and loved this video. I think we can all appreciate how much work goes into them and how much new, or soon to be new, Mums would love you sharing your first hand experience!

[@breedavis1275]

Lily, I’m pregnant with my 6th baby and I have to say, you nailed this video. Wholeheartedly agree with everything you said. Love your mum content, you have such a beautiful way with Grey, it’s lovely to watch. The A & B lists are such a great idea. Wish I had this 7 years ago with our first.

[@emmaroutledge1885]

Wow! This is SO helpful!! First time mum here, 21 weeks pregnant and mind being blown just searching for car seats let alone everything else! This is so great, I love how honest it is.. I’m excited to start my purchases now. Thank you Lily! xxx

[@emmaroutledge1885]

P.s.. please do more baby content.. it’s really good!!! xxx

[@TheInAnimated]

Dear Lily, I have been a Montessori nanny for 9 years and now expecting my first baby. I have loads of experience but when it comes to buying your own stuff can be overwhelming. I absolutely loved your video. Your approach is practical and clever and I am totally on the same page as you. I think the pdf is SUPER handy and I’m going to use it. Such good advice you gave and I love your style of parenting- very honest and very hands on. I loved when you said you give Grey cold milk. I remember when I first started nannying and I always warmed up their milk. Of course they love it and it’s a nice thing to do specially on a cold day; but really, they don’t mind the cold milk at all and like you said works best if you are out and about and can’t always do it. Grey is a lucky girl to have such great parents. Thank you. Sending love to your family.

[@georgia8891]

I'm 34 weeks pregnant and watched this video from start to finish! I've tried so much not to get sucked into unnecessary purchases and have ended up buying some things second hand so I can save money for my maternity leave. It's reassuring to know what not to waste money on!

[@sophhowells2639]

I am not currently pregnant, nor do I have any children yet, but I found this video so interesting and helpful. I will definitely be revisiting in the future when i do need it. I loved the “no nonsense” approach. I think I have a very similar attitude but like Lily can be easily pressured/panicked by others. Love that I can print out the pdf and just tick things off as and when. So so great!!

[@86WildRoses]

This video for me was a Godsend. And I am not exaggerating. I am 1st time mom.. a really panicked 1st time mom.. this showed me that my judgement is right and put some light and clarity into what I need to be purchasing to make sure I have the essentials for when the baby arrives. Thank you again for taking the time..

[@inesvidaldossantos]

I’m pregnant for my second baby and was counting the day for this video. The pdf will be so helpful to help me remind me what I’ve got to organize. Thanks Lily!

[@hasretb4586]

Overwhelming? I wish it was longer! Very informative! Thank you x

[@eggyolk22]

Im due in May, Lily, and this is godsent. Due to in person shopping restrictions, its been so hard to decide what to get for my first born. Im very lost. This helped so much. THANK YOU!

[@biancaboshoff]

I’m pregnant with my first, so excited to see your recommendations, have tried some in the past and they’ve always been great! Excited to watch!

[@AlixLeFay]

I don't have a baby and i don't plan on ever being a mum, yet here I am watching the whole video and nodding along with interest 😆

[@ArnaAlayneMorton]

I know these sorts of niche videos may not garner a heap of views straight away, but I can’t thank you enough for making it!! I’m sure this will help so many people :) Saving to watch later playlist to refer to in future when we start thinking about kids!!

[@nicashworth1900]

I agree with a lot of your checklist. We didn't have a dockatot, slings also didn't work out as did swaddles but still think it's essential for majority. I agree 100% on the bottom items you don't need. I have forwarded to my friend expecting in April thank you.

[@charlottewhite123]

Thank you so much for this! Approaching the 20 week scan and the sheer amount of info / opinions is wild! So reassuring to know I’m on the right approach. Trust the instincts! Xx

[@AnnasStyleDictionary]

To anyone reading this, I hope you’re feeling well and having a lovely day! Stay safe and remember to keep smiling in these weird times, sending lots of love from a small KZbinr❤️ ❤️

[@samanthawatkins1787]

Love this, thank you! I am pregnant and due in July. There is so much information out there, but it's nice to get advice from someone who's not selling something!

[@sobzk1]

This was the most helpful video ever! Thank you so much. I'm 30 weeks currently, and haven't done any shopping as it's all online and so overwhelming so this is so helpful.

[@JadeGiggles]

Thanks Lily, my first baby is due in May and I found this so useful. It’s so hard to find a decent one of these videos from someone UK-based. I’ve been following you since the beginning and so pleased you’re now making this type of content. Please make more!! X

[@simplybornathome]

You gave such great advice about how much newborns want to be held and more of the practical parts of child rearing in the beginning than most people do in these long blogs I’m so grateful that you’re giving new mom’s practical advice and not all the fluff. As a midwife I often find that people are over prepare for the 3 to 10 month part but under prepared for newborn.

[@HannahJohannah]

PERFECT TIMING❤️❤️ just Turned 15 weeks nyself and in the hunt For these kind of video’s. Love your content Lilly 🌞🌞 xx from the Netherlands

[@tamaraamarat]

hope your pregnancy goes smoothly!

[@kpop3959]

Just wanted to say you’ve made my life so much easier with your checklist, as a pregnant lady. Thank you!!!!!

[@tewtoe9116]

You’re so relatable. 8 weeks and so happy I’ve found you. It can be very lonely.

[@fazeela7184]

i got so emotional when you said "you can do this" and im not even having a child anytime soon i think i just needed to hear that🥺

[@siskykeane009]

Your A list and B list idea is BRILLIANT!

[@JoyInMySkin]

so so helpful and i’m watching years later! i’m 32 weeks and getting overwhelmed with what to buy, what not. this was soooo good and i feel less overwhelmed. ♥️

[@kirstenfaulkner5344]

I love our Eufy baby monitor - to me it’s above the universally bad. That being said, my baby is only 5 months old, so there’s a chance the battery dies later on. For buggy, as a fellow Maxi Cosi car seat lover, I wanted to also recommend the Maxi Cosi buggy. It folds really easily, it’s lightweight, and it works from newborn on.

[@lilanieg8822]

Thank you for your honest and practical video. Very helpful for a first time Mom here in the UK.

[@emos513]

Thank you, a very helpful video. Finally someone I could listen to start to finish. Informative, not overwhelming, decent and realistic. Happy to have found your channel 🥰

[@brennalakey9190]

I’m 17 weeks and have been looking for a video exactly like this from someone I trust 😭 thank you!!

[@cleansetsandbaguettes5236]

Just found out I’m pregnant and I came directly to your channel, Lily! I found this extensive list EXTREMELY helpful, thank you

[@hollyparsons4234]

Mum tip - tights not socks!! Mine are 15 months and I have only got tights for under any clothes (boy and girl) they act like socks but they can’t pull them off xxx

[@chickflick1680]

Please do more content for pregnant women and new moms! I am 15 weeks and have no idea what I’m doing! 😂

[@unboundbytiffany]

Agreed hehe im at 34 weeks and still have absolutely no clue what to expect or what to buy or any if it. These videos are so so invaluable

[@indigom1394]

I hope it all goes well for you and baby. I’m 28 weeks, and so scared, in a good way x

[@irishbogger20]

Great video and you can tell the amount of prep work went in to it! Such a valuable resource ☺️

[@victoriaskobley]

Maybe this will help someone, I want to recommend a type of stroller we used second time round - the one where the bassinet and pushchair seat(?) are the same thing. So you can easily transform one thing into other while out, depending on the situation(like little one goes into sling and older child can be pushed if they are tired). Game changer if you have kids less then 5 years apart. Swear by it! I’m sure there are lots of brand for this type, we have Kinderkraft Juli and it’s our best purchase yet❤️

[@carlyberridge5375]

33 Weeks pregnant and this was a great video, not over whelming at all and helped streamline if anything! Thank you!

[@katherinehurt]

I don't have a baby and am not planning to any time soon, but I'm such a Type A/lover of any type of lists that this content is SO satisfying to watch!

[@Fawnandluis]

Baby Monitor: we got the Nest camera and an Alexa echo with the screen. Really crystal clear view, and also when finished using it as a monitor it can be used elsewhere in the house 🙌🏼

[@lyss1210]

My daughter is now 1.5 years old and I’m not planning on trying to get pregnant again for a while, but I still LOOOOOVE these types of videos. Brings me right back to the excitement of getting ready for baby 🥰

[@laurajay8311]

Thank you, very useful video! I’m 35 weeks and content like this is so helpful and reassuring to watch during a pandemic pregnancy when feeling so isolated 💗

[@onlymy1904]

Thank you! Having my first baby this spring 🙏 Loooooved your first trimester videos. They helped me so so much when everything felt darkest and neverending.

[@heiditaylor8372]

Love these recommendations, I’m 6 days over due with my third! And have lots of the A list products ready to go. We plan to do the nursery in the summer, took me three babies to realise you don’t have to have it all set up straight away! Xx

[@shivikaa]

Thank you for this! As a to-be first time mom, this is so so so helpful. I also love how I feel like I can trust you and your reviews in this day and age of influencer driven marketing.

[@MrsBillWeasley]

I can’t explain how much I appreciate this video! Love that it’s got every little tidbit I want to know about. Thanks Lily. Looking conceive next year and already am obsessed with baby content.

[@MoniqueARuiz]

I loved this video! I don’t have kids, but my husband and I have been trying for over a year, so this is helpful. One thing I heard from my sister though is if you live in a hot or sunny environment, be careful with those backseat mirrors. Apparently they can start fires or burn holes in your seats/harm the baby.

[@claudiaosoriolopez6164]

Single, not planning to have kids ever; still watching lol

[@VerityKay83]

I've just found out I'm pregnant and have gone fully into "making lists" mode and your video is fantastic!!

[@AndyWandyDotCom]

Thank you so much, Lily! This was hugely helpful. I’m due in six weeks and have been wondering what I truly need and what I can wait for. And what are just unnecessary, gimmicky things (there are so many out there). The timing of this is impeccable, I feel so much more prepared and ready now. ❤️🙏🏻

[@lisalovesmarco]

Thank you so much for this video lily. ❤️ My little one is due in April and this was so helpful as it's my first baby! I also rewatched all your pregnancy videos as soon as I found out I was pregnant back in the summer.

[@mariaskoozynska3486]

Ok. This is hands down the best list I've found on the internet for new parents. Thanks so much.

[@lydiagriffiths8172]

Thank you! This along with your first trimester are the best things I’ve ever watched as a preggo lady. Thank you for your honesty and practicality. X

[@felicityrichards]

Loved this! I normally completely disagree with most people's baby essentials videos but would recommend almost exactly the same as you! The only thing we didn't use that you did are a pram (we just use the sling always) and the baby nest (we contact nap) Also really loved that you mentioned things like cloth nappies! ❤

[@felicityrichards]

The big toys we have out all the time (wooden play arch, foam play mat) are neutral colours though! 😂

[@carolannaitken5812]

Lily, I have been there but a long time ago and some things don't change, at the beginning everyone has opinion and other mom's can get competitive. It all works out.

[@leahbaldock9382]

Lovely video. Just to note we had a prem baby and we were told no more than 20 minutes in a car seat without stopping and taking them out and checking they are able to breath. 2 hours would be a no no for leaving them in a car seat.

[@sadhbheire]

Hi Lily, thank you for this! You shouldn't apologise! It is super helpful for people who are looking for these things! I am currently expecting and it's quite overwhelming to think about all of this. I ALWAYS think: my Mom didn't have this and she didn't have more work and I am here! and also I think: what would my Mom think if I told her I bough this! ahahah! but this one obviously plays a much lesser part. Also, I appreciate that you have added UK. I find these things vary SO MUCH from country to country! I see american videos and all is an essential and super expensive extra things for me, but it is cultural. and it is important to realise this as well when we watch videos. for instance where i am living now in asia it is almost a blasphemy not to take a live in nanny... they really are adamant that you have children you have nannies in the house for them - that is super stressful to me. I found all of this super interesting and thank you for the video! :)

[@angemarietaillandier2268]

Oh my god! This video is incredible! Thank you so so so much for all this incredible thorough information! I learnt so many things that I never thought I needed or didn’t need! I got pregnant last year, and was frantically looking at information online, that video would have helped me so much! Unfortunately I lost the baby. I am better now and we are trying again. Already saved your PDF checklist! Thank you so much! Please always share your knowledge as a first time mom that is truly precious!

[@RainyRaven]

About the waterproof mattress topper: in the Netherlands we're not allowed to use one until the baby is able to roll over. Without the waterproof cover fluid drains away. With it on the mattress a young baby could choke for example on their spit up.

[@akanhe]

Love the video! Its important to know too about the car seat that they had an expiration date, so if you had one from someone that you know it hasnt had a car crash, just check that its not 10 years old! Every car seat has a diferent expiration date, so you need to read the brand instructions for more info. I have 4 months old twins, I think your list is really useful ❤️ nothing to add! Just: dont go crazy buying lost of same size clothes, they grow really fast!

[@beckyh4712]

Lily thank you SO much for making this video and PDF. You have no idea how much this has helped me as a first time mum (due summer) It has really put me at ease, I was so overwhelmed before xxxx

[@Rose-ub1cg]

Having baby no. 3 and still found this so helpful and reminded me of all the items you don't need hut Instagram/social media makes you think you do! Thanks Lily x

[@sanghasheena]

That was a epic A list! As a first time mum I purchased A, B and C list items. What a waste. Lol. All my A list items have been kept for baby no’2. The temperature egg was my absolute saviour. I had one in the living room and the other in the bedroom. My little boy overheated really quickly and would get sick quite often as he was born during winter. If he had any viral infection, he would have febrile seizures. An absolute nightmare. That egg kept me in control of the temperature of each room. Especially during winter when all you want to do is increase the heat of your home. X

[@teodorad8320]

This is so helpful! I'm 4 months pregnant with my first baby and your video is exactly what I needed! Thanks Lily Xx

[@smileyhappyjo18]

Hi Lily, just want to say I found this video really helpful. I’m due in June with my first and am a massive list maker so already have the majority of these things noted down but in a very chaotic way. Really appreciated the different sections and the idea of a and b list making it a little less daunting. Definitely made me rethink a few things, so thank you for this video :) Jo x

[@tracybagnall936]

Brilliant video, loving the honesty. I’m due in 8 weeks and am pleased after watching this that I seem to have taken a similar approach to you in terms of getting the essentials upfront then waiting to get the rest until we see what kind of baby we have. Really useful to those of us going through this at the moment, especially first time mums- there isn’t the same opportunity to talk to friends and family about all this sort of stuff, in fact I don’t know about anyone else but you can feel quite invisible as everyone is affected by this crisis so your life changing time is easily overlooked by others which is quite sad. So thank you for remembering about all us pregnant ladies and putting this together, I’m sure it will help lots of us 😊

[@jenparis869]

34 weeks pregnant with my first, this video is super helpful! Thanks Lily!! Xx

[@siskykeane009]

I love your approach to “mum content”! Please do more videos - if you feel comfortable.

[@karlawhite2802]

As a mum to a 19 month old this is such a good list! I would just add that if you’re planning on using reusable nappies you definitely need a nappy bin because you wait to wash them all together and you need somewhere to put them with a lid. I also used cheeky wipes which are reusable wipes. I can’t believe you can remember the newborn days and what to buy😂it’s just a big blur to me, well done Lily!

[@Cmartin01]

Definitely appreciate your realism! Im on ym last baby (i thibk) and each time im pregnant i find myself excited for baby purchases lol! So its just nice to hear a not so over the top verison of essentials 😊

[@DDiana2]

As a future mom that already has anxiety, this list is soooo helpful🙏🏻 Feeling overwhelmed with all of the instagram moms that have a ton of stuff and make you feel insecure. After watching this video I feel like i’ve just talked to a friend☺️

[@thegreatoracle]

Well done! I agree with pretty much all your comments (give and take a few things that I found useful/ not). Thanks for this. Would love a video on the 6 month + recommendations

[@sarahhuen3108]

The most helpful video I've watched and I've watched a LOT of newborn essentials videos. Thank you!

[@kathryntwed]

I don’t have kids yet but I find the whole buying stuff so financially overwhelming but the idea of a ‘B list’ seems so helpful to break up your purchases a bit more!

[@nenacecilia]

Who am I? I don’t have children, am not planning to. But I’m still watching this video, just because I like Lily’s content so much lately. 😅🥰

[@beccacharrrl1]

Currently 15 weeks pregnant and found this video Really useful , thanks Lily. Xx

[@sarabrewster9947]

That was such a helpful video. Even though I feel prepared for babies arrival you are so right about the B list and actually a few of the things on there we have not purchased yet. Hoping that our baby makes it way into the world very soon as I’m 40 weeks. Thank you for doing a honest video

[@susie4287]

I am so excited you have done this video!!! In my 2nd trimester and have been feeling so overwhelmed by all the things you can get!!! Thanks Lily 🥰

[@2prawn]

Great video. I've a 10 week old and this is very similar to how I planned things. Very sensible and helpful!

[@cristinaborges999]

A bedside crib! A must! We had a normal crib given to us second hand so we did not get a bedside crib before the baby was born. I had a vaginal birth but was still hard to get up of bed or move at all. We had to buy a bedside crib after 2 nights and all the ones with a good price were sold out. We had to buy a really expensive One, but is a must.

[@NR-bw6gh]

Most useful baby essentials video out there! Thank you so much!

[@christinas4539]

Thanks for mentioning (by not mentioning lol) the reasons why you're not including feeding. I definitely "knew" I'd breastfeed.. Ended up not being able to produce enough, quick enough and baby was (happily) formula fed from 2 weeks. 200 breast pads/feeding cover/loads of maternity bras and tops wasted 😂 lesson learned... However you end up doing it, the only important thing to remember is FED is best ❤️

[@madisonwallace4429]

Knew this video would come in useful in the not too distant future! Such a comprehensive video, thank you! 20 week scan on Monday ❤️

[@aneeqaarshid889]

Thank you very much! Out of all the videos I watched this was comprehensive and easy to understand. PDF is very helpful also!

[@egrahame1]

Loved this Lily - currently 36 weeks pregnant and I found your suggestions very pragmatic and practical! It is such a minefield out there so great to put together a sensible list x

[@hannahemery885]

This video was so helpful. Currently pregnant with baby number 1 with no idea where to start! Thank you xx

[@kirstenwebster6728]

Very helpful! Thank you. My first is due in June. We've just started "feathering our nest". There's so much our there and it can feel like you need all of it, especially when it's your first time. Thank you for this very straightforward list and for giving reasons for and against certain products. Great!

[@ashleyboudville7086]

Thanks - this is so helpful as a starting point as newborn baby shopping can feel overwhelming! X

[@ramona5112]

So so good. You‘re just like me. My son is a little bit older than Grey. I have the same option on the purchases. Great video. I keep your list for future baby no 2.

[@stephanieallen8372]

Thank you SO much Lily. This list is epic. I'm 23 weeks and hardly bought anything yet (mostly due to feeling very overwhelmed). This has seriously helped me see some clarity on what my husband and I might actually need 😊

[@leemcauley6519]

I’ve had my babies but enjoyed watching this. I remember researching every single thing to the max!! This is super, we’ll organized. Well done on putting this out there despite every mother thinking their choices are the only way 😍

[@SallyBoebally]

Loved this Lily! Love that you’re uploading earlier on a Sunday, love that I feel totally prepped for when it comes time to make these purchases 👏🏼🥳 thank you

[@maidacrazy21ryan93]

Lily well done on this video god knows how much time and effort you put into this wish I had seen advice like this before I bought so many expensive items that never got used mother to be will find this so helpful think you thought of everything and I agree with everything you said .stay safe stay beautiful ❤️

[@alexaschubert8277]

So glad you made this video, 26 weeks along and finding this content so helpful! Thanks for putting yourself out there Lily! The mum world can be daunting online (as I’m quickly finding out)

[@rebeccatiffany6226]

Regarding baby monitors: we use a Victure camera which was £25 and has an app which is on your phone. The camera can be wired in and obviously the app will use battery on your phone but it’s not like a baby monitor device which runs out very quickly! I have a 4 month old baby and nodded so much at lots of your recommendations and your B list - there are lots of things you just don’t NEED in the first few weeks :)

[@nicolevanniekerk9103]

Thanks Lily. This was super informative. We are currently trying to fall pregnant and my brother’s baby is due is June. I got really nice ideas of what to get them. ❤️

[@johku7638]

Thank you for your videos! I just found out I'm pregnant and your content is calming my anxiety so much! ❤️