Something many new mums reflect on with a mixture of both humour and regret is the sheer amount of baby products they bought thinking they would need them, only to relegate them to the depths of the storage closet (or Gumtree.)

The baby preferred to play with mum’s hair rather than the expensive Swedish ragdoll, or the whizz-bang bassinet turned out to be extremely impractical.

Becoming a mum is overwhelming in too many ways to mention. The shopping list is often the first place expecting parents turn to before the arrival of a baby, faced with the certain uncertainty ahead. There’s comfort in saying, “Okay, I’ve ticked off thestuff, at least that bit’s sorted.”

But no.

As parents will attest, it’s only when you have the baby in the house or on your person that the real MVP’s emerge. The things you really freaking need, on the daily. That you would set up an altar to, if you weren’t using them to soothe your child.

So we’ve consulted with a bunch of new (and some more seasoned) mums on their favourite, go-to parenting products right now. Like today. The practical ones, not necessarily the fancy ‘spenny ones.

The ones that often, literally, get them through the night.

If you’re expecting, we don’t want to needlessly add to your list – but maybe this will help refine it.

Go-to products for baby:

Rockit Stroller Rocker, $69.95.

“Saved me hours of having to rock a restless baby to sleep.” – Jane.

“It rocks your pram for you – life saver for a needy baby!” – Georgie.

Chicco Pocket Snack Booster Seat, $50.

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"Great for travel and cafe feeding – as most restaurants' high chairs have no table. We used this on holidays and flights and it makes a huge difference. It fold into the bottom of a travel pram. – Michael.

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"So much easier to swaddle these, they helped (my son) Marlon because he wanted to have his arms up instead of wrapped." – Gabrielle.

"These swaddles allow bub to sleep in their natural sleep position and prevent them from scratching their faces off." – Bri.

GroVia All In One Cloth Diaper, $34.50.

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Baby Bjorn Baby Carrier One, $229.95

"Any baby carrier is life. You’re cuddling the baby but also have your hands free to do all the million other things you have to do as a mum. (Laundry. All the laundry.)" – Kate.

"I have a Baby Bjorn but there are so many great brands out there. Love having bub close to me and still be hands free!" – Romy

Chekoh Baby Wrap Carrier, $89.95.

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Baby Bjorn Bouncer Bliss, $214.95

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Bella and Moo Pram Liner, $89.

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"They're made to custom-fit your pram and you can throw them in the washing machine (which you need to do because the pram acts as a diner table, play pen and sometimes a nappy...)" – Bri.

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