Nieuwe Vader Essentials 2026

Baby komt eraan. Iedereen heeft advies. Elke website heeft een "must-have" lijst van 500 producten. Reality check: Je hebt 80% van die shit niet nodig.

Must-Haves

Draagdoek (€50-150) - Hands-free. Baby Björn Mini (budget) of Ergobaby Omni 360 (premium)

Babymonitor (€100-200) - Motorola MBP36S is solid. Skip audio-only.

Slapen Setup (€200-400) - Ledikant, matras (never skimp), slaapzakken TOG-rated

Feeding (€150-300) - Flesjes/sterilizer/warmer of pump for breastfeeding

Diapers - Verschoontas (€50), changing pad (€30), supplies. Set up 2-3 stations.

Clothing (€200) - Rompers, sleep suits, sokjes. Skip newborn size (outgrown fast).

Car Seat (€150-400) - Non-negotiable. Maxi-Cosi Pebble (€200) or Cybex (€300). Buy new.

Nice-to-Haves

White noise machine (€30), bouncer (€60-150), baby gym (€60), swaddles (€40)

Waste of Money

❌Wipe warmer, diaper stacker, bottle drying rack, baby bath tub, changing table, baby shoes

Budget

Minimum: €850 | Comfortable: €1500 | Premium: €3500+

Our actual spend: €1200 (smart shopping + hand-me-downs)

Shopping Strategy

Before baby: Car seat, sleeping, feeding basics

After birth: Clothes (know sizes), extras as needed

Wait 3+ months: Toys, gadgets

Buy new: Car seat, matras | Great used: Clothes, bouncer, toys

Bottom Line

You need: Safe sleep, safe car seat, feeding method, diapers, clothes, your arms. Everything else? Nice to have.

*Tim*