Whether this is your first baby or fifth, the nursery market is forever changing, and it can be totally overwhelming. The Baby Show with Lidl GB brings over 350 brands under one roof to help make shopping that much easier. With bundles of experts on hand to help make those decisions easier.

Project Baby have been advising new parents for nearly 10 years on all the best bits to buy for your baby. We test out hundreds of products every year making sure we are always providing the essential information. Make sure to pick up your copy of Project Baby Magazine in the goody bags at The Baby Show Olympia London.

Natasha Hewitt, Editor of Project Baby has hand-picked a couple of our favourites. Don't forget to write a list before coming to the show to help you stay focused and not to forget anything.

 

Few must-have items:

· Crib/Cot - Somewhere for baby to sleep

· Carseat for the journey home and beyond (Hospitals generally won't let you leave without one)

· Pram - when shopping for a pram think about, who will be pushing the pram majority of the time, what's your budget, where will it be stored when not using it.

· Changing Bag - There's plenty of choice for changing bags but essentially you need something with compartments to make your life easier.

· Carrier - not an essential but it's definitely up there

· Clothes - For you and baby

 

Below is a few of our favourite brands that we just love:

• Carifit+ - Stand K91

Not just a brand that provides for your babywearing needs they look after your mental and physical health too. So much more than just a carrier. Carifit+ the world's first baby carrier designed to make your baby feel lighter. Crafted to provide the perfect amount of support, stretch, compression and breathability where you and your baby need it most.

 

• Joolz Hub2 - Stand Baby Planet

Newly launched - Hub2 is a game changer for those who want a pram that is light and folds compact but is sturdy. Check it out on the Buggy Testing Track.

 

• Silver Cross Motion 2 All Size 360 car seat - Stand Baby Planet

Perfect for families with children of different ages, Motion 2 is a fixed seat with an integrated ISOFIX system and can be easily adjusted without removing it from your car.

 

• Bio Gaia - Stand Q65

One of our absolute must haves, Protectis Baby Drops are expertly formulated probiotics for newborns and infants to support a healthy digestive system. A quality food supplement, these award-winning baby probiotic drops are easy to administer and perfect for your little one’s daily routine. Support your baby's comfort with our trusted formula, gentle enough from birth.

 

• Eden's Bloom - Stand N90

A firm favourite at Project Baby, taking baby weaning to a whole new level. These are super tasty and full of pure goodness. Award Winning Eden's Bloom provides a variety of freeze-dried food, a culinary process that locks in nutrition of our raw whole ingredients. No stress, no prep mess just pure nutritional goodness.

 

• Finnsøn - Stand I68

One thing I loved buying as a new mum was a changing bag, my top tip is Pockets that is where Finnsøn comes in. Not only are they a multi- award winning sustainable changing bags brand they are ticking all the boxes with plenty of pockets, and they are eco-conscious You will not be disappointed.

 

• My Expert Midwife - Stand C71

When it comes to packing that very important hospital bag be sure to include My Expert Midwife. They have a host of products that are must haves for any labour. Thank us later. Spritz for Labour, perineal soother Spritz for Bits + Soak for Bits. Plus, No Harm Nipple Balm are our top must haves.