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Olivia Bowen shows impressive baby haul to fans as she prepares to welcome first baby

Olivia Bowen has given fans a glimpse at what she's bought so far ahead of her baby's arrival, with her revealing that she's been buying things "gradually" for some time.

The reality TV star, 28, and husband Alex Bowen, 30, - who met on Love Island in 2016 - announced that they were expecting a baby together on social media earlier this year.

The couple, who got married in 2018, shared the news on Instagram, with Olivia having posted updates about the pregnancy on the platform since the announcement.

And in a series of recent posts, the model - who recently launched a new jewellery collection with Abbott Lyon called 'Love Yourself' - showed off the "bits and bobs" that she has bought, sharing videos about such with her 2.8 million followers earlier this afternoon.

Olivia Bowen and Alex Bowen are expecting a child together, having announced the news last month (oliviadbowen/Instagram)
She shared a clip earlier that showed what she's bought for the baby so far (Instagram)

She posted a video of bags and boxes filled with baby stuff, writing: "All baby bits organised into categories and moved out of the nursery which is now ready for some paint."

"Definitely got majority of bits now on my list provided by my friends. Just a few bits to go & I'll probably get most at the baby show in March," she added along the clip.

She also shared a photo of nappies and baby wipes, saying she was "stocking up," and later uploaded a series of videos of herself in which she further discussed her shopping.

Olivia opened up about her experience buying things for the baby in a series of videos (Instagram)
She said that she had bought things 'gradually,' rather than buy everything at once (Instagram)

Olivia said: "Those of you saying I'm super organised. Y'know what I don't feel organised. I think it's funny because I was given that list like when I first found out I was pregnant."

The reality TV star revealed that she was given it by some friends, who already have children, with her keeping the "check-list" on the notes section of her phone.

She said: "I just started gradually ticking things off from when I was like 12 weeks pregnant. I just bought bits and bobs every so often so it didn't feel like one big shop."

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"It just worked better for me that way. It didn't feel as daunting because I was just doing stuff really gradually."

Olivia and Alex met on Love Island in 2016 (Instagram)

The model admitted that there's still "some really big bits" she needs to get - notably a cot, buggy and travel seat. Addressing fans, she said: "So don't panic, I am just a really organised person."

Further praising the list, she said: "I'd be lost without that list, it's saved my bacon. I have been staring at it, like taking it as Bible because they're obviously my best friends and I trust their judgement."

Olivia later shared the lengthy list, having ticked off a number of items herself, including blankets, baby hangers, a moses basket, a bath thermometer and nappy bags.

Olivia shows off her new 'Love Yourself' jewellery range for Abbott Lyon (Abott Lyon)

But the mum-to-be has still been busy at work as well and her new collection with Abbott Lyon called ‘Love Yourself’ includes personalised pieces, each representing empowering words and messages.

The range would make the ideal gift for yourself or someone special. Perfect for a layered or statement look, this collection includes a range of chain necklaces, bracelets, rings and pendants, starting at £29.00.

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