When you’re preparing to welcome your new baby into the world, you can be pretty safe in the knowledge that friends and family will gift you with all manner of gorgeous little outfits, educational toys, books and puzzles, pretty mobiles and nursery decor. In a nutshell, all the fun stuff for baby.

But when it comes to the day-to-day practical stuff … Mama, you’re going to be shopping for that stuff yourself! No one is gifting you nail clippers but you’re going to need a good pair sooner than you know it.

So, it pays to get yourself all organised with an essential baby care kit that will ensure you have exactly the right tool for the job – no matter what it is.

Here are the top baby care products you need in your nursery:

1. Comforting dummy

There’s nothing like an inconsolably crying baby to make a parent feel desperate. Some babies have a strong sucking need which is why it makes sense to offer them a dummy to give additional comfort. Look for a dummy that has a symmetrical orthodontic shape and is BPA-free – and invest in a couple at a time, because these things like to hide away at the exact moment you need one!