{"id":188426,"date":"2024-04-13T16:31:12","date_gmt":"2024-04-13T14:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=188426"},"modified":"2026-06-05T21:08:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T19:08:33","slug":"baby-equipment-checklist-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/baby-equipment-checklist-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Baby Equipment Checklist: The Ultimate List for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>In February 2024, our son Jon\u00e1\u0161 was born two months premature.<\/strong> At that point we&#8217;d already bought quite a few things, but plenty of essential baby equipment \u2014 like a pram, for instance \u2014 was still missing. <strong>Thanks to the baby equipment checklist<\/strong> I&#8217;d been building for six months, <strong>I was able to order everything in a single evening<\/strong> and focus on my wife and our son, who was fighting for his life in the NICU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/vybava-pro-miminko.jpg\" alt=\"The ultimate baby equipment checklist \u2014 what to buy for a newborn\" class=\"wp-image-84073\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/vybava-pro-miminko.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/vybava-pro-miminko-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/vybava-pro-miminko-700x368.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/vybava-pro-miminko-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/vybava-pro-miminko-696x365.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are hundreds of online shops dedicated to babies and thousands of variations of similar products out there. It&#8217;s not easy to find your way through it all, and under pressure you&#8217;ll make mistakes. <strong>Having a clear plan<\/strong> and knowing in advance what you&#8217;ll need for your baby, how much it&#8217;ll cost, and where to buy everything well ahead of time <strong>is simply essential<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s why I decided to publish our baby equipment checklist for all the future mums and dads out there. If you&#8217;re at the beginning of the process \u2014 or feeling as lost as I was \u2014 this list is for you. I&#8217;ll show you everything you&#8217;ll need and the specific brands and products we chose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/baby-equipment-checklist-list\/#Pregnancy_Pillow\" >Pregnancy Pillow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/baby-equipment-checklist-list\/#Pregnancy_Seatbelt\" >Pregnancy Seatbelt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/baby-equipment-checklist-list\/#Exercise_Ball\" >Exercise Ball<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/baby-equipment-checklist-list\/#Hypnobirthing_Course\" >Hypnobirthing Course<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/baby-equipment-checklist-list\/#Baby_Equipment_and_Mums_Hospital_Bag\" >Baby Equipment and Mum&#8217;s Hospital Bag<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/baby-equipment-checklist-list\/#Baby_Equipment_for_Home\" >Baby Equipment for Home<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/baby-equipment-checklist-list\/#Snoo_Smart_Bassinet\" >Snoo Smart Bassinet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/baby-equipment-checklist-list\/#Moonboon_Hammock\" >Moonboon Hammock<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/baby-equipment-checklist-list\/#Moses_Basket_by_Sleepee\" >Moses Basket by Sleepee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/baby-equipment-checklist-list\/#Cybex_e-Priam_Pushchair\" >Cybex e-Priam Pushchair<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/baby-equipment-checklist-list\/#Cybex_Cloud_T_i-Size_Car_Seat\" >Cybex Cloud T i-Size Car Seat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/baby-equipment-checklist-list\/#Medela_Freestyle_Breast_Pump\" >Medela Freestyle Breast Pump<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/baby-equipment-checklist-list\/#Izybaby_Portable_Bottle_Warmer\" >Izybaby Portable Bottle Warmer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/baby-equipment-checklist-list\/#Owlet_Smart_Sock\" >Owlet Smart Sock<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/baby-equipment-checklist-list\/#Minu_Baby_Wrap\" >Minu Baby Wrap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/baby-equipment-checklist-list\/#Lovevery_Play_Kit\" >Lovevery Play Kit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/baby-equipment-checklist-list\/#Philips_Avent_Baby_Monitor\" >Philips Avent Baby Monitor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/baby-equipment-checklist-list\/#Twistshake_Baby_Bath\" >Twistshake Baby Bath<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/baby-equipment-checklist-list\/#Nappy_Bin\" >Nappy Bin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/baby-equipment-checklist-list\/#Withings_Thermo_Digital_Thermometer\" >Withings Thermo Digital Thermometer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/baby-equipment-checklist-list\/#Nunito_Positioning_Pillow\" >Nunito Positioning Pillow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/baby-equipment-checklist-list\/#Investment_Account_for_Baby\" >Investment Account for Baby<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/baby-equipment-checklist-list\/#Other_Baby_Essentials_Youll_Need\" >Other Baby Essentials You&#8217;ll Need<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/baby-equipment-checklist-list\/#What_to_Set_Up_and_Sort_Out_Before_and_After_Baby_Arrives\" >What to Set Up and Sort Out Before and After Baby Arrives<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/baby-equipment-checklist-list\/#Birth_Certificate\" >Birth Certificate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/baby-equipment-checklist-list\/#Healthcare_Registration\" >Healthcare Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/baby-equipment-checklist-list\/#Choosing_a_GP_Paediatrician\" >Choosing a GP \/ Paediatrician<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/baby-equipment-checklist-list\/#Setting_Up_a_Savings_or_Investment_Account_for_Your_Child\" >Setting Up a Savings or Investment Account for Your Child<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Essentials_for_Mum_During_Pregnancy\"><\/span>Essentials for Mum During Pregnancy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s start with the mum-to-be, who several months before the due date starts getting backache and tummy pain, struggles to sleep, and needs some relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pregnancy_Pillow\"><\/span>Pregnancy Pillow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A pregnancy pillow is basically a large horseshoe-shaped cushion that mum wraps around her body to support her bump and get a better night&#8217;s sleep. Lucka couldn&#8217;t stop raving about hers throughout the pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We got <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"T\u011bhotensk\u00fd pol\u0161t\u00e1\u0159\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/tehotensky-polstar\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">this pregnancy pillow<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pregnancy_Seatbelt\"><\/span>Pregnancy Seatbelt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re driving during pregnancy, every car journey poses a real risk to your baby. Standard seatbelts press in all the wrong places and can cause discomfort \u2014 or worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s worth getting a pregnancy seatbelt adapter that repositions the belt away from your bump. Lucka wrote a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/besafe-pregnancy-belt-car-review\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/recenze-besafe-tehotensky-pas\/\">detailed review<\/a><\/strong> of our <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Besafe pregnant\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/besafe-pregnant\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">BeSafe Pregnant seatbelt<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240128-5P5A5675.jpg\" alt=\"Fastening the BeSafe Pregnant iZi Fix \u2013 pregnancy seatbelt adapter\" class=\"wp-image-81876\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240128-5P5A5675.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240128-5P5A5675-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240128-5P5A5675-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240128-5P5A5675-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240128-5P5A5675-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240128-5P5A5675-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240128-5P5A5675-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240128-5P5A5675-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fastening the BeSafe Pregnant iZi Fix \u2013 pregnancy seatbelt adapter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exercise_Ball\"><\/span>Exercise Ball<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exercise during pregnancy is important, and for that you&#8217;ll need an exercise ball. \ud83d\ude0a Pick whatever size feels right for you \u2014 everyone&#8217;s different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hypnobirthing_Course\"><\/span>Hypnobirthing Course<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although things turned out completely differently for us, we&#8217;d been preparing for a calm, natural birth. We went on a weekend hypnobirthing course where we learned absolutely everything about how labour works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the fears that both Lucka and I had simply melted away. Suddenly we knew exactly what we were getting into and how we wanted the birth to look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the idea that birth can be beautiful appeals to you, I&#8217;d recommend first reading the book <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pantarhei.sk\/257486-hypnoporod-marie-mongan\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.pantarhei.sk\/257486-hypnoporod-marie-mongan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HypnoBirthing by Marie Mongan<\/a><\/strong>, which walks you through the whole concept of self-hypnosis for labour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baby_Equipment_and_Mums_Hospital_Bag\"><\/span>Baby Equipment and Mum&#8217;s Hospital Bag<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t stress too much about your hospital bag.<\/strong> Check with your maternity unit about what they provide and what you need to bring yourself. Policies vary widely \u2014 some hospitals supply almost everything, while others expect you to bring your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If everything goes smoothly, you won&#8217;t be in hospital for more than 5 days, so there&#8217;s no need to over-pack. <strong>The hospital will take care of the baby \u2014 you don&#8217;t need to bring anything for them. So you&#8217;re mainly packing for yourself.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Because you never know when or where you&#8217;ll give birth<\/strong> (we certainly didn&#8217;t plan on things going the way they did), it&#8217;s best to have a bag packed with the basics from around month 5 of pregnancy \u2014 and keep it with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>maternity notes + genetic screening results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>photo ID and NHS\/insurance card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>comfortable open-toed slippers (maternity wards tend to be very warm)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>button-up nightshirt and dressing gown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>bigger stretchy knickers (to fit those massive maternity pads \ud83d\ude42)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 towels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 nursing bras (we recommend the <strong>Medela nursing bra<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 pack of breast pads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 packs of maternity pads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>toiletries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>baby soap and shower gel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>comfortable maternity clothes (you&#8217;ll still have a bump for a while after the birth)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For a more premium experience, you can also get ready-made hospital bag kits \u2014 for example, the <strong>Frida Mom Hospital Kit<\/strong> saves you half the packing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>That&#8217;s the bare minimum.<\/strong> If you want to feel more comfortable and avoid using shared hospital equipment \u2014 like the communal breast pump \u2014 you can bring more. Nobody&#8217;s going to turn you away. We also packed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>baby clothes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medela.cz\/medela-odsavacka-mleka-elektricka-double-freestyle--hands-free\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.medela.cz\/medela-odsavacka-mleka-elektricka-double-freestyle--hands-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Medela Freestyle breast pump<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medela.cz\/medela-silikonovy-sberac-materskeho-mleka\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.medela.cz\/medela-silikonovy-sberac-materskeho-mleka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medela silicone breast milk collector<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alza.cz\/maxi\/philips-avent-scf293-00-d6593088.htm?idp=8206&amp;banner_id=72289\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.alza.cz\/maxi\/philips-avent-scf293-00-d6593088.htm?idp=8206&amp;banner_id=72289\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Philips Avent steriliser<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>vitamins and minerals for Lucka<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a large water bottle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/doplnky-stravy-po-porodu.jpg\" alt=\"Postnatal vitamins and supplements\" class=\"wp-image-84081\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/doplnky-stravy-po-porodu.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/doplnky-stravy-po-porodu-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/doplnky-stravy-po-porodu-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/doplnky-stravy-po-porodu-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/doplnky-stravy-po-porodu-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Postnatal vitamins and supplements<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baby_Equipment_for_Home\"><\/span>Baby Equipment for Home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re gadget lovers and enjoy buying the latest tech. <strong>Jon\u00e1\u0161 may also be our only child, so we&#8217;re not holding back.<\/strong> I&#8217;m writing this article several weeks after bringing Jon\u00e1\u0161 home, so I can tell you which items we actually use and how they help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Snoo_Smart_Bassinet\"><\/span>Snoo Smart Bassinet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happiestbaby.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.happiestbaby.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Snoo Smart Bassinet by Happiest Baby<\/a><\/strong> is a beautifully designed crib with a built-in motor, speaker, sensors, and a mobile app. It detects when your baby is waking up or getting restless and soothes them back to sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/chytra-postylka-snoo.jpg\" alt=\"Snoo Smart Bassinet\" class=\"wp-image-84077\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/chytra-postylka-snoo.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/chytra-postylka-snoo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/chytra-postylka-snoo-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/chytra-postylka-snoo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/chytra-postylka-snoo-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Snoo Smart Bassinet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The bassinet gently rocks the baby from side to side across several intensity levels, automatically adjusting based on how unsettled the baby is. It also plays different types of white noise to help calm them down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By default, the bassinet rocks all night long \u2014 fortunately, you can turn that off. We don&#8217;t want to raise a little sailor! \ud83d\ude02 Jon\u00e1\u0161 has been sleeping well so far, so we haven&#8217;t needed the smart features much yet, but that&#8217;ll probably change soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moonboon_Hammock\"><\/span>Moonboon Hammock<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What initially seemed like an unnecessary luxury turned out to be the thing I appreciate the most. This suspended cocoon with a motor that rocks the baby to sleep has been an absolute game-changer for us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/moonboon-hamaka.jpg\" alt=\"Moonboon baby hammock\" class=\"wp-image-84097\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/moonboon-hamaka.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/moonboon-hamaka-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/moonboon-hamaka-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/moonboon-hamaka-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/moonboon-hamaka-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Moonboon baby hammock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Jon\u00e1\u0161 falls asleep in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/moonboon.cz\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/moonboon.cz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Moonboon<\/a><\/strong> within five minutes, skipping the dreaded drowsiness phase \u2014 that stage where the baby is exhausted but can&#8217;t quite drop off and starts whimpering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Moonboon doesn&#8217;t have any smart features (apart from an app I never even opened). The motor has two simple buttons \u2014 one for rocking duration and one for rocking intensity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hammock is most useful if you have somewhere to hang it. If you don&#8217;t have a ceiling hook, you can buy a freestanding frame, but that feels like overkill to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sleepee.jpg\" alt=\"Swaddle and baby nest from Sleepee\" class=\"wp-image-84113\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sleepee.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sleepee-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sleepee-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sleepee-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sleepee-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Swaddle and baby nest from Sleepee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moses_Basket_by_Sleepee\"><\/span>Moses Basket by Sleepee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We both work from home and move around the flat throughout the day, so we needed more than one sleeping spot for the baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Moj\u017e\u00ed\u0161\u016fv ko\u0161 Sleepee\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/mojzisuv-kos-sleepee\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Moses basket<\/a><\/strong> turned out to be a brilliant choice \u2014 a wicker basket on a wooden stand that gently rocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mojzisuv-kos-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Moses basket by Sleepee\" class=\"wp-image-84093\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mojzisuv-kos-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mojzisuv-kos-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mojzisuv-kos-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mojzisuv-kos-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mojzisuv-kos.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Moses basket by Sleepee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The basket doesn&#8217;t have any smart features, so I rock Jon\u00e1\u0161 with my foot \u2014 it sits right next to the kitchen table where I work on my laptop once or twice a day. Inside the basket we also have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Zavinova\u010dka Sleepee\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/zavinovacka-sleepee\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">a swaddle<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Fixa\u010dn\u00ed pol\u0161t\u00e1\u0159ek Sleepee\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/fixacni-polstarek-sleepee\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">a positioning pillow<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Hn\u00edzde\u010dko Sleepee\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/hnizdecko-sleepee\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">a baby nest<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cybex_e-Priam_Pushchair\"><\/span>Cybex e-Priam Pushchair<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing a pushchair didn&#8217;t take long \u2014 I already knew about Cybex, and I simply had to have a pram with a battery. Plenty of people will tell you it&#8217;s a pram for city parents who sit in coffee shops. The design certainly fits that description (it&#8217;s genuinely gorgeous!), but besides looking great, the Cybex is also seriously sturdy and well-sprung. We have the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cybex-online.com\/cs\/cz\/p\/Set_ST_PL_ePriam_EN.html?refId=2P9APCTP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cybex e-Priam Platinum<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve had no trouble taking the Cybex over cobblestones, sand, grass, and gravel. The electric motor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>assists pushing on flat ground<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>helps push uphill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>helps brake going downhill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>stops automatically if you let go on a slope<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These features matter to us because besides Jon\u00e1\u0161, we also have two dogs \u2014 so going out is quite the circus. We&#8217;re constantly stopping and I don&#8217;t always remember to stamp on the brake. Having the safety net of sensors that detect whether I&#8217;m holding the handlebar is a godsend. If I&#8217;m not, the pram stops on its own within a few metres \u2014 even on a steep hill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cybex_Cloud_T_i-Size_Car_Seat\"><\/span>Cybex Cloud T i-Size Car Seat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cybex-online.com\/cs\/cz\/p\/CS_PL_Cloud_T_i-Size_EN.html?refId=2P9APCTP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cloud T i-Size car seat<\/a><\/strong> comes with a base that clips into your car in under a minute. The base lets you place the seat in the car and then rotate it into the rear-facing position \u2014 plus it has sensors that alert you if something isn&#8217;t quite right (for example, if the seat hasn&#8217;t clicked fully into place).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The seat also fits onto our pushchair chassis instead of the carrycot, so for shorter trips there&#8217;s no need to bring the carrycot \u2014 just snap the car seat onto the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mimikov.cz\/magazin\/vyber-spravneho-kocarku-pro-vase-miminko-pruvodce-nakupem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pushchair frame<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The seat reclines to a fully flat position, so Jon\u00e1\u0161 can lie in it much like in a crib \u2014 outside the car, it&#8217;s far more comfortable and safer for him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s probably one of the heavier car seats out there \u2014 I didn&#8217;t research many others \u2014 but I&#8217;d rather carry an extra kilo and know my son is safe than go for flimsy lightweight plastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/odsavackamedela.jpg\" alt=\"Hands-free Medela breast pump\" class=\"wp-image-84101\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/odsavackamedela.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/odsavackamedela-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/odsavackamedela-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/odsavackamedela-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/odsavackamedela-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hands-free breast pump from Medela<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medela_Freestyle_Breast_Pump\"><\/span>Medela Freestyle Breast Pump<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I chose the breast pump too \ud83d\ude00. After the premature birth, it was clear we&#8217;d need one \u2014 and the hospital&#8217;s communal pumps weren&#8217;t great \u2014 so I immediately got Lucka the latest Medela Freestyle. Besides making the whole ward jealous, it really is a top-notch pump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can express from both breasts simultaneously. The collection shields tuck into your bra, with only thin air tubes running to a small motor that fits in your pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lucka walks around the flat and gets on with her day while pumping \u2014 it doesn&#8217;t restrict her at all, unlike the traditional bottle-style pumps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The comfort level is in a completely different league. If you don&#8217;t mind spending a bit more, this is absolutely the one to get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Izybaby_Portable_Bottle_Warmer\"><\/span>Izybaby Portable Bottle Warmer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Jon\u00e1\u0161 can&#8217;t yet fully breastfeed, Lucka is pumping regularly. And because we love to travel and can&#8217;t wait to get out and about again, we needed a feeding solution on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumping is one thing (we have the pump), storing the milk is another (we have a portable car fridge and freezer), and warming it up is a third. The milk needs to be warm for feeding \u2014 either freshly expressed or reheated. And we don&#8217;t want to carry the pump on every outing, so we needed a way to warm stored milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thanks to Instagram&#8217;s eerily good targeted ads, I discovered the <a href=\"https:\/\/izybaby.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/izybaby.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Izybaby<\/a> portable bottle warmer<\/strong>, which heats milk in just a few minutes and keeps it warm for ages. The battery lasts through several warming cycles, easily covering 1\u20132 full days of use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/izybaby-ohrivac-mleka-na-cesty.jpg\" alt=\"Izybaby portable bottle warmer\" class=\"wp-image-84085\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/izybaby-ohrivac-mleka-na-cesty.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/izybaby-ohrivac-mleka-na-cesty-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/izybaby-ohrivac-mleka-na-cesty-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/izybaby-ohrivac-mleka-na-cesty-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/izybaby-ohrivac-mleka-na-cesty-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Izybaby portable bottle warmer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Owlet_Smart_Sock\"><\/span>Owlet Smart Sock<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jon\u00e1\u0161 spent six weeks hooked up to a blood oxygen saturation and heart rate monitor, so we were used to having a constant view of his vitals. Being disconnected from that monitor felt genuinely unsettling \u2014 suddenly you have no idea whether your baby is okay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s one of many reasons we got the Owlet Smart Sock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sock contains the same type of sensor used in hospitals and continuously sends data to a base station in the middle of our flat. The moment something looks off \u2014 a drop in oxygen saturation, a dip in heart rate, or a loss of signal \u2014 the base station immediately sounds a loud alarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The base station also feeds data to a mobile app you can check from anywhere. So even when I&#8217;m out having a pint, I can see exactly how Jon\u00e1\u0161 is doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ponozka-owlet-recenze.jpg\" alt=\"Owlet Smart Sock\" class=\"wp-image-84109\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ponozka-owlet-recenze.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ponozka-owlet-recenze-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ponozka-owlet-recenze-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ponozka-owlet-recenze-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ponozka-owlet-recenze-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Owlet Smart Sock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The sock also has its own analytics \u2014 it estimates whether Jon\u00e1\u0161 was awake or asleep and how good the sleep quality was. And it&#8217;s surprisingly accurate. \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before buying, I was a bit on the fence because the internet is full of reviews complaining about how hard the sock is to put on, how inaccurate it is, and how it triggers false alarms constantly. <strong>That hasn&#8217;t been our experience at all.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We&#8217;ve been using the sock for weeks now, and I can confidently say those people simply aren&#8217;t putting it on correctly.<\/strong> If it&#8217;s not fitted properly, nothing works properly. The sock comes in three sizes, and it&#8217;s crucial to pick the one that fits your baby best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minu_Baby_Wrap\"><\/span>Minu Baby Wrap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re with Jon\u00e1\u0161 24\/7 and don&#8217;t want him lying in a cot all day, so we do a lot of babywearing. Earlier on we did &#8220;kangaroo care&#8221; \u2014 that&#8217;s specifically for premature babies. For full-term babies, a standard wrap is the way to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are loads of wraps on the market, but we have the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/minu.cz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Minu wrap<\/a><\/strong> and it&#8217;s fantastic. Apart from coming in a great colour that matches my skin tone \ud83d\ude02, it&#8217;s cut so that it can be tied in many different ways \u2014 you can carry your baby in it from birth right through to the toddler stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"875\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/minu-baby-wrap-700x875.jpg\" alt=\"Minu baby wrap\" class=\"wp-image-84123\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/minu-baby-wrap-700x875.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/minu-baby-wrap-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/minu-baby-wrap-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/minu-baby-wrap-696x870.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/minu-baby-wrap.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Minu baby wrap<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lovevery_Play_Kit\"><\/span>Lovevery Play Kit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another Instagram ad win. Lovevery is a company that creates stage-based play kits tailored to each phase of a young child&#8217;s development. Every toy targets a specific area the baby is working on at that moment \u2014 so these aren&#8217;t your ordinary rattles. \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/podlozka-na-hrani-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Lovevery play gym mat\" class=\"wp-image-84105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/podlozka-na-hrani-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/podlozka-na-hrani-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/podlozka-na-hrani-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/podlozka-na-hrani-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/podlozka-na-hrani.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So far we have the first newborn set \u2014 the Play Gym \u2014 and Jon\u00e1\u0161 spends his time gazing at the black-and-white contrast cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><strong>TIP: Get $20 off Lovevery products using <a href=\"http:\/\/rwrd.io\/s9tzqez?c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this link<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Philips_Avent_Baby_Monitor\"><\/span>Philips Avent Baby Monitor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I don&#8217;t even want to think about how many hours I spent choosing a baby monitor. But in the end, I made a great pick: the Philips Avent Baby SCD923.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The monitor connects to Wi-Fi and streams video to an app, but it also has a radio-based feed independent of Wi-Fi, along with a portable wireless display with a two-way microphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Both modes work simultaneously \u2014 something 99% of other monitors can&#8217;t do.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The image quality is more than adequate, and the portable display lasts several hours with the screen continuously on \u2014 ideal for around the house. In our 135 m\u00b2 flat, the signal is at 100% everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Twistshake_Baby_Bath\"><\/span>Twistshake Baby Bath<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Picking a baby bath might not be as straightforward as you&#8217;d think. In some, the baby won&#8217;t sit well; in others, they won&#8217;t lie comfortably. Some can&#8217;t be drained easily or don&#8217;t come with a stand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We ended up going with the Twistshake Luxury Bath Kit. It sits on a stand (the tub simply rests in it) and both the stand and the tub fold flat, tucking neatly into the corner of the bathroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bath time is simple and we all enjoy it. No bending over awkwardly \u2014 and I drain the tub using the included hose straight into the bathtub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kos-na-plenky.jpg\" alt=\"Nappy disposal bin\" class=\"wp-image-84089\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kos-na-plenky.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kos-na-plenky-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kos-na-plenky-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kos-na-plenky-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kos-na-plenky-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nappy disposal bin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nappy_Bin\"><\/span>Nappy Bin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I don&#8217;t know about you, but I don&#8217;t want my home smelling like a nappy. So I went looking for a bin that would actually contain the smell \u2014 and discovered there&#8217;s an entire category of nappy disposal bins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We chose the Magic Bin. It works. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Withings_Thermo_Digital_Thermometer\"><\/span>Withings Thermo Digital Thermometer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We never had a decent thermometer at home, so when Jon\u00e1\u0161 arrived I decided to sort that out once and for all. I got the Withings Thermo digital thermometer, which syncs with the Withings app (Lucka and I both have Withings smartwatches). Every reading is stored in our stats \u2014 including Jon\u00e1\u0161&#8217;s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nunito_Positioning_Pillow\"><\/span>Nunito Positioning Pillow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We need to reposition Jon\u00e1\u0161 regularly to prevent flat head syndrome and to help with trapped wind. Again, there are loads of options on the market, but we know Michaela Ka\u010d\u00edrkov\u00e1 through her book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detskafyziomama.cz\/kniha-pohybovy-vyvoj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Motor Development in Children<\/strong><\/a> and so we went for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detskafyziomama.cz\/polohovaci-polstarek-nunito\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Nunito positioning pillows<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Investment_Account_for_Baby\"><\/span>Investment Account for Baby<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It wouldn&#8217;t be me if I didn&#8217;t start thinking about money from day one. I set up an investment portfolio for Jon\u00e1\u0161 on a Czech platform called Portu, where we&#8217;ll be contributing every month until he turns 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Portu buys ETFs on our behalf according to the strategy I chose. I don&#8217;t believe in stashing cash in savings accounts on principle, so Portu was the obvious choice. You can read more about how it works in my <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/portu-recenze\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"57555\"><strong>Portu review<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Baby_Essentials_Youll_Need\"><\/span>Other Baby Essentials You&#8217;ll Need<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Muslin cloths \/ cloth nappies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dummies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changing table<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changing mat \u2014 I&#8217;d recommend one without raised edges in case you need to do physiotherapy exercises (the edges get in the way and you&#8217;ll end up having to move elsewhere)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Baby hairbrush<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Baby laundry detergent \u2014 we use Cleanee (it could probably clean an iron, so we&#8217;re happy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I&#8217;ll keep updating this list! \ud83d\ude04<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Set_Up_and_Sort_Out_Before_and_After_Baby_Arrives\"><\/span>What to Set Up and Sort Out Before and After Baby Arrives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s look at the admin you&#8217;ll need to take care of shortly after your baby is born. While the specifics below reflect our experience in the Czech Republic, similar tasks apply wherever you are \u2014 registering the birth, sorting out healthcare, and finding a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Birth_Certificate\"><\/span>Birth Certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the UK, you need to register the birth within 42 days (21 days in Scotland). The hospital will usually provide you with the paperwork. You&#8217;ll need to visit the local register office with your ID. If you&#8217;re married, bring your marriage certificate; if you&#8217;re not married and want both parents listed, you&#8217;ll both need to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healthcare_Registration\"><\/span>Healthcare Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Register your baby with your GP surgery as soon as possible after the birth. In the UK, your baby is automatically entitled to NHS care, but you&#8217;ll need to formally register them to get an NHS number and ensure continuity of care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_a_GP_Paediatrician\"><\/span>Choosing a GP \/ Paediatrician<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, arrange this before the birth. In some areas it can be tricky to get registered at a popular surgery, so start looking a few months ahead. After birth, a midwife will visit you at home, and you&#8217;ll have a first health visitor check within 10\u201314 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Setting_Up_a_Savings_or_Investment_Account_for_Your_Child\"><\/span>Setting Up a Savings or Investment Account for Your Child<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best gift you can give your child <strong>is thinking about their future.<\/strong> Some families set up traditional savings accounts, but with inflation these <strong>rarely keep pace.<\/strong> A better option is a Junior ISA or investment account where the whole family can contribute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to be a financial expert \u2014 there are platforms that let you set up an automated investment account with average annual returns of around 8%. If you contribute roughly <strong>\u20ac9,000<\/strong> over the years, it could grow to approximately <strong>\u20ac20,800<\/strong> by the time your child turns 18. That&#8217;s well worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, you can tell grandparents and other relatives to skip the toys and contribute to the account instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll find a very good guide <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneyspot.cz\/ebook-jak-investovat-detem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>. You&#8217;ll need the child&#8217;s details first, and after they turn 18 the account automatically transfers to them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In February 2024, our son Jon\u00e1\u0161 was born two months premature. Thanks to a detailed baby equipment checklist I&#8217;d been building for six months, I was able to order everything we needed in a single evening and focus on my wife and son fighting for his life in the NICU.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":84077,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","rank_math_title":"Baby Equipment Checklist: The Ultimate List for 2026","rank_math_description":"Complete baby equipment checklist for new parents \u2014 from pregnancy essentials to smart gadgets. See what we actually use and recommend. 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