Thea's working guide to everything pregnancy and baby
A shareable page for maternity wear, nursery pieces, baby clothing, gadgets and other items, strollers and more.
Everything is sorted by whether I've bought it, or whether I'm still considering it.
Pregnancy
Maternity clothing and skincare that's held up through the bump.
Clothes
Stockholm-designed maternity denim with stretch, over-the-bump and postpartum fits.
Visit siteContemporary motherhood label with timeless pieces meant to be worn through and after pregnancy.
Visit siteSoft, wireless bamboo bras with breathable support for a changing body.
Visit siteButter-soft, high-waisted leggings from Amazon with reliable stretch for growing days.
Shop on AmazonBump-friendly, breezy silhouettes with delicate prints and soft cottons, easy to wear all summer.
Visit siteVintage-inspired dresses and separates with an easy, warm-weather feel, flowy enough for a growing bump.
Visit siteBeauty
Certified-organic body oil and balm, formulated for pregnancy and postpartum skin.
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Rich, fragrance-free cream with three essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid, for dry to very dry skin.
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Nursery, stroller, toys and clothing on the shortlist.
Room & nursery
Scandinavian nursery pieces: storage, textiles and wall decor in soft, calm tones.
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GREENGUARD Gold certified crib with a soft, cloud-like silhouette.
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HD baby monitor with sleep and breathing motion tracking, temperature and humidity sensors, and two-way audio.
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Handmade Danish mobiles since 1953, with gentle, hand-balanced movement for the nursery.
Visit siteStockholm-founded brand for baby nests, bedding, and soft essentials in thoughtful prints and fabrics.
Visit siteParis atelier making swaddles, sleep sacks, playmats, and blankets from organic, Oeko-Tex certified fabrics, customizable with hand embroidery.
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Lightweight, hip-healthy bouncer with natural rocking. Usable from birth up to about 2 years, then converts to a toddler chair.
View productSwedish, hip-healthy baby carrier, ergonomic and adjustable, usable from newborn through toddler.
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Clickable, connectable arches for tunnels, towers, and racetracks. Made in Europe from recycled plastic.
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Identical natural pine planks, stacked without glue or clips. Open-ended building for ages 2 and up.
View productClothing
Italian-made children's clothing and home linens: quality, classic pieces.
Visit siteTraditional children's and baby clothing with a heritage feel.
Visit siteFrench designer basics for the whole family: soft cottons, timeless stripes.
Visit siteThe original French couture house for children, since 1975: refined fabrics and timeless silhouettes.
Visit siteDiaper bags
A roomy canvas tote doing double duty as a diaper bag, in red.
View productStroller comparison
The five I keep circling back to: a city-nimble everyday pick, an all-terrain 2-in-1, a full off-road wool-lined option, a compact one-hand-fold city 2-in-1, and a polished all-rounder. Click any row label to sort the strollers by that spec.
Nuna Triv Next
Best for: Everyday city strolls, compact fold
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Bugaboo Fox 5
Best for: All-terrain 2-in-1, newborn-ready with bassinet
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Angelcab U-Series
Best for: Off-road and city, natural wool materials
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Bugaboo Dragonfly Plus
Best for: City comfort in a compact one-hand fold, newborn-ready with carrycot
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Cybex Priam 4
Best for: Polished city all-rounder, newborn-ready
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| Price | £600 | £1,145 (2-in-1) | £971 | £899 (2-in-1) | £1,199.95 |
| Weight | 8.3 kg (stroller only), the lightest of the five | Around 12.2 kg (fully assembled) | Around 13.4 kg (frame + seat, per brand spec), the heaviest of the five | 9.9 kg (with seat), 10.69 kg (with carrycot) | Around 13.1 kg (fully assembled) |
| Suspension | All-wheel spring suspension | Full suspension | Full 4-wheel suspension (front oscillating, rear coil) | Full suspension | All-wheel suspension |
| Terrain | City and everyday, foam-filled tires | All-terrain | All-terrain, 12" spoked wheels, off-road tested | City and urban streets, high-performance urban wheels, not designed for off-road | All-terrain wheels, lockable swivel front wheels, two-wheel mode for sand/gravel |
| Recline | 3-position, one-hand | 3-position, one-hand, seat reverses to face you or the world | Adjustable backrest, carrycot usable to around 10 months | Reversible seat with lay-flat recline | Multiple positions, one-hand, reversible seat (forward or parent-facing) |
| Fold | One-hand, compact, stands alone | One-hand, one-piece fold | Folds with seat attached, integrated transport lock | One-hand, compact all-in-one fold with seat or carrycot attached, self-standing | One-hand, folds flat even with seat attached |
| From birth | Yes, with Nuna LYTL carry cot or Nuna PIPA infant car seat (post adaptor included, carry cot sold separately) | Yes, with bassinet (sold as this 2-in-1) | Yes, with carrycot | Yes, comes as 2-in-1 with carrycot included | Yes, with Lux Carry Cot or Cybex infant car seat (sold separately) |
| Weight capacity | Seat up to 22.7 kg | Seat 22.7 kg / bassinet 9.1 kg | Seat 22 kg / carrycot 10 kg | Seat 22 kg, carrycot 9 kg, underseat basket 10 kg | Birth up to 24.9 kg, basket up to 5 kg |
| Made in | Designed by Nuna (Netherlands) | Netherlands | Germany | Netherlands | Germany |
Prices and specs pulled directly from each brand's site, July 2026. Always worth confirming current pricing before buying.
Newborn
Coming soon
Sleep, feeding, first days, and everything else I'll be leaning on. Added here once baby arrives.
Motherhood
Postpartum care, everyday essentials, and the things that make new-mom life easier. Filled in along the way.
Breastfeeding
Hands-free, wearable breast pump, quiet and discreet enough to wear under clothes while pumping anywhere.
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The rest of postpartum care and everyday essentials, added as I go.