A rain cover is a useful and cheap addition - children love to watch the rain falling off the clear plastic while they are snug and dry underneath.
- A coffee cup accessory looks useful - but with all the jiggling and trying to hold the buggy with one hand, you are liable to spill the coffee all over yourself, so stick to having a latte at the shop or at home before you go out!
- A woollen sheepskin is essential for keeping your baby cosy and in comfort.
- A canopy for shade and a storage basket for nappies and baby essentials is a must.
Daisy Chain Kids stocks Protect-a-Bub sunshades, used by even the most fashion-conscious celebrity mum, Sarah Jessica Parker, and they even come with ‘sparkles’ to make sun protection fun.
Most large shopping centres have buggies and strollers available for hire. It’s a good idea to try these out before the baby arrives, or borrow a friend’s, to see how you like the feel of it before you buy a buggy. For something that you will use most days and at a high expense, it’s worth the funny looks from passers-by politely informing you that you have left the baby at home!
