I'm not sure if Melbourne has one but in Sydney they have a bubs warehouse maybe have a Google and check it out :)
Try target, it's not to over priced
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Honestly i am getting my stuff second hand. Things like bassinets only usually get used for maybe 6 months max, some only a few weeks,furniture is the type of thing you can get second hand and save yourself a heap.
Things like bottles and nappies and stuff i'll ve buying new and probably sheet sets and blankets too.
I'm not from Australia but i agree with queen bee_ 82. I bought all my furniture second hand. The only thing i bought new was the car seat. I have some new and some used clothes. Bottles i will definitely buy new. Babies r expensive so if u could do some used things it would b of great help. Good luck.
I live in the u.s. but I have a question if you all don't mind. .. do babies take naps outside there,if so what r the benefits
Yes, they do.
My sister has always put a sheet over the portable cot to stop bugs getting in.