Four Things a New Parent Actually Needs

We asked our owner and mum of three, Dan, to show us what items get the most use in the first few months — a merino swaddle wrap, a bundler nightgown in merino or organic cotton, our most-loved healing balm, and a stack of muslin wash cloths.

Nothing flashy, just the basics done properly. If you're building a newborn essentials list, start here.

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01 - Start with our most-loved Healing Balm

One little tub, a hundred uses. Our nourishing Healing Balm is made for dry skin, little scrapes, dribble rash and all the everyday skin moments that come with a new baby. Made from just 5 natural ingredients.

Healing Balm (200ml) $35.00

02 - Choose your favourite swaddle

A newborn essential from day one. Choose breathable organic cotton or beautifully soft merino, then pick the colour you love. Perfect for wrapping, feeding, cuddling and those early sleepy days.

Merino Swaddle Wrap | Walnut $79.00

Muslin Swaddle Wrap - Piwakawaka $45.00

Merino Swaddle Wrap - Sage $79.00

Merino Swaddle Wrap - Cream $79.00

Cotton Swaddle Wrap - Sage Contrast $39.00

Muslin Swaddle Wrap - Kereru $45.00

Cotton Swaddle Wrap - Sage Star $39.00

Cotton Swaddle Wrap - Sky Contrast $39.00

Merino Swaddle Wrap - Denim $79.00

Merino Swaddle Wrap - Periwinkle $79.00

Cotton Swaddle Wrap - Cream $39.00

Cotton Swaddle Wrap - Petal Contrast $39.00

03 - Choose your favourite bundler

Made for easier nights. Our bundler nightgowns have an open elasticated bottom for quick nappy changes, without fiddly snaps or zips. Choose from soft organic cotton or temperature-regulating merino.

Smailing baby wearing organic cotton sleepsuit in pale pink – GOTS certified – fold over mittens and elasticated bottom – Babu

Newborn wearing organic cotton sleepsuit in pale pink – GOTS certified – fold over mittens and elasticated bottom – Babu

Cotton Bundler Nightgown - Petal $35.00

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Organic cotton newborn sleepsuit in oat beige – GOTS certified – hospital bag essential baby gift – Babu - close up

Organic cotton newborn sleepsuit in oat beige – GOTS certified – hospital bag essential baby gift – Babu

Cotton Bundler Nightgown - Oat $35.00

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Organic cotton newborn growsuit in pale blue – GOTS certified – fold over mittens and easy nappy change – hospital bag essential – Babu - close up

Organic cotton newborn growsuit in pale blue – GOTS certified – fold over mittens and easy nappy change – hospital bag essential – Babu

Cotton Bundler Nightgown - Sky $35.00

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Organic cotton newborn sleepsuit in cream – GOTS certified – hospital bag essential baby gift – Babu - close up

Organic cotton newborn sleepsuit in cream – GOTS certified – hospital bag essential baby gift – Babu

Cotton Bundler Nightgown - Cream $35.00

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04 - Stock up on muslin wash cloths

The small thing you'll reach for constantly. Soft organic muslin cloths for bath time, feeding, spills, dribbles and everything in between. Keep a stack wherever you spend time with baby.