Emma Louise Connolly and her hubby, Made In Chelsea’s Ollie Proudlock recently announced the arrival of their bundle of joy, Bonnie Lou Proudlock. And if she’s anything like her parents, we know she’ll be beautiful both inside and out.
To help out other new parents, the model and new mum shared her favourite baby buys that she’s been using on her Instagram stories that have given her peace of mind and kept little Bonnie happy and healthy.
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As fans of her style and maternity journey, we’ve shared her best buys down below that Emma and Ollie have tried and tested – if it’s a favourite of theirs, it’s definitely being added to our shopping baskets!
Emma Louise Connolly's best baby buys
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Emma wrote, “These @adenandanais muslins are literally the best thing ever. We have so many of them & I LOVE them. They are huge and have so many uses (swaddling, a light blanket, mopping up spew…) They are such beautiful cotton, prints & wash so well. Would be such a good practical gift for little people too!”
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Emma shared, “We live in London so it’s perfect for nipping from A-B in the car & not waking her up to transfer into a buggy/buggy frame. I wouldn’t put her in here for a long time because it doesn’t recline but it’s SO great for short, quick trips. And she loves it!”
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“We opted for a YoYo & a @bugaboouk Fox3," wrote Emma. "We haven’t used the Bugaboo yet just because she’s so tiny & we aren’t really doing long walks at the minute but I absolutely love both & wouldn’t be without either of them. They will both grow with her & the YoYo is perfect for travelling as well as being in London (it’s small enough to sit next to basically any table in a restaurant!)” Emma has the newborn bassinet on the frame, available to buy together in this bundle.
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Emma said, “A @dockatot. It’s a must. I’ve linked the one we have, I put one of the big muzzys over it so it stays clean!”
“Her little bath. She loves it! & we love that she is supported on the removable mesh hammock.”
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“I think this is probably the best product of them all," shared Emma. "We opted for the @owletcareuk monitor & smart sock because I am such a worrier & would stare at her constantly to make sure she was breathing. It monitors her heart rate & oxygen levels & alerts us if they drop below normal. It also gives us a report of her sleep (lol sleep) & activity in the morning. 100/10 couldn’t recommend more.”
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“I love this one because she’s so dinky & she’s really supported in this. Also comes in fun prints & fabrics.”
“This! Also a good pressie. Attach to the pram for a little hands-free rocking.”
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Emma wrote, “She sleeps in a Halo Bassinet & we have an overnight sleep approved @purflosleep baby bed inside as both sides of the bed & bassinet are mesh & it makes her a little more cosy while being fully breathable. We didn’t opt for a sleep assisted bassinet (although the Halo does vibrate & play music, but we don’t use that features) as I didn’t want her to become dependent on motion/sounds to be able to sleep. Having mesh sides was a deal-breaker for me in choosing our bassinet so I could see her from my lying down eyeline in bed next to me. She also naps in here in the day”.
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“The best nappies, wipes & bags and delivered straight to the door on subscription. I heard from all of my friends with children that these were the best (none of them have ever had a nappy rash, neither has Bonnie) & they are also kind to the environment as well as to skin. Check them out on their website for all info on sustainability etc. and also founded by a Spice Girl so sign me up!”
“Also these nappy caddies. I have one upstairs & one downstairs & they are the dream to have all the things in for tiny bums”
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Emma's favourite baby clothing brands
Emma also shared her favourite baby clothing brands with gorgeous, artisanal and sustainable clothing across the ranges. If you're a fan of Emma's style, these are worth checking out: