16 essential things every new mum needs for less than £5 each

Babies need loads of clothes, as you’ll soon find out – they’re always covered in milk or dribble

Leggings are a great option for babies, as they’re soft and comfortable and not restrictive, plus

Ask any new mum and she’ll tell you that there’s no such thing as too many muslins. They do so

You need lip balm – even if it’s the only beauty product you wear for the first couple of months

OK so it’s a smidge over £5 but it really is the best so it’s OK to spend another quid on this.

Baby socks are one of those items that are really necessary – we don’t want those important

Your new baby will need bibs from day one, whether to mop up excess milk, or dribble when they

If you want to use a dummy, then make sure you have spares – they go missing really easily.

No need to spend a mortgage on a pack of nappies when you can buy these inexpensive [award

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It’s important to look after yourself now you’re a mum, and hydration is one of the most important

When I gave birth to my little boy, the nurse in hospital asked me where his vests were. We had

If your little one needs a little comfort, this cute bear will do the trick; you can even carry it

Look after those little cold hands with mittens, which are also useful to stop your baby

For cleaning sensitive newborn bottoms.

It’s important for your little one to wear a hat and keep the heat in.

This rubber ducky has a marker that reveals the word ‘hot’ when the bath water temperature is too