So, 5 weeks in, what do we think of all the baby accessories we have accumulated? Here is our current top 10.

1. Nappy Bin. Probably the one thing we use the most and it really stops the smell. No new parent should be without.

2. Baby Bliss. Thank you Dr Karp. I don’t think we would have got this far without using his techniques to calm the baby.

3. Miracle Swaddling Blanket. Used in conjunction with the above. It really works.

4. Baby Bjorn. Very easy to put on and get the baby in on your own. Amélie falls asleep as soon as she’s in.

5. Drawstring nightgown. The best thing ever for night- time changing. Poppers are impossible to do up at 3am in the dark!

6. Bath support. Holds Amélie safe in the bath and means you have free hands to wash her.

7. Grobag. Keeps her cosy and warm at night and she can kick away without losing her blanket.

8. Muslin Squares. You really can’t have enough of these.

9. Pampers. Sorry Huggies but these get our vote.

10. Dummies. We are not sure if we approve of these but as a last resort they really do calm her down.

I know this entry is not half as exciting as photos of Amélie but we are waiting for our laptop to come back from the Apple hospital. There will be a full photo update as soon as possible!