Make sure it's easy to put on and supports your back too!

Choose a carrier that keeps your baby's spine straight and their airways open

Look for more structured carriers rather than slings

You may want to consider a more compact newborn carrier from the products below for the first few months and then a second, slightly larger one from 6-9 months onwards

It can be useful for you and your partner to have your own carrier and strap settings, if you are very different heights and shape. In this case, choose different colours

You can certainly use a chest of drawers with a non slip mat on top of it as a clever way to maximise space. You don't need to have a chest of drawers and a separate changing table in your nursery

If your changing table/chest of drawers is not heavy and sturdy, then it's super important to screw it to the wall for safety

Soft close drawers are useful for keeping quiet at night

If you live in a house, then it's always useful to set up a changing area downstairs as well as upstairs

Height is the most important thing to get right - look for minimum 85-95cm tall

Dimmer switches offer the most flexibility

Low lighting at night is important

Position lights away from your baby's face when they are sleeping or feeding

Keep lights off when your baby is sleeping

Avoid velcro fasteners

Get some large traditional swaddling cloths and some zip up cloths

When choosing zip up swaddling cloths, look for sleeves that can open

Go for pale colours to go in a white wash

buy 3 or 4

Buy 3 simple cotton hats and 3 in merino or bamboo

Look for a turn-up so you can extend the length of the hat as your baby grows

Use during the day time only - never at night

Watch the weather - don't let your baby overheat

Choose natural fabrics