
The latest Which survey updated the most useful baby items according to 2005 parents for 2014.......
Here we ask the important questions:
Can you buy them secondhand?
And how much will you save by shopping at a mum2mum market nearly new sale?
Stair gates
Stair gates were rated as the most useful baby product, with more than 70% of the parents saying they owned one.
Can I buy secondhand? YES!!
New price £25-100 mum2mum market price £10
Baby changing bag
Loved by parents because a specific baby changing bag has lots of compartments to help you find what you need quickly an a foldaway changing mat. .
Can I buy secondhand? YES!!
New price ranges from £30- £250 on a designer one. Mum2mumarket price £10 upwards
Audio baby monitor
Once baby moves into their own room
Can I buy secondhand? YES!!
New price: £20 to over £60. Mum2mum market price £5-£20
Electric steam steriliser
Can I buy second hand? YES!!
New price: £30 to £100 Mum2mum market price £10-£30
Microwave steam steriliser
Popular as they are cheaper and more compact than electric sterilisers
Can I buy secondhand? YES!!
New price: £20 to £50 Mum2mum market price £5- £15
Video baby monitor
CCTV for your baby! Some even have night vision and can be hooked up to your PC, TV and/or smartphone so you need never take your eyes off your precious bundle.
Can I buy secondhand? YES!!
New price £50-£200 Mum2mum market price £20-£70
Baby sleeping bag
Don't get kicked off like traditional blankets.
Can I buy secondhand? YES!!
New price £10 and £25 Mum2mum market price £4-£6
Digital ear thermometer
No more struggling with potentially lethal mercury thermometers
Can I buy secondhand? YES!!
New price £20 and £40. Mum2mum market price £5-£10
Travel cot
Can I buy secondhand? YES!! (and cot death guidelines about new mattresses state a new mattress is not needed fora travel cot)
New price: £20 to over £100 Mum2mum market price £10-30
Total cost new: £225- £925
Mum2mum market cost: £79-£201
SAVING £146- £724!!