Sorry if this is silly, but when you aren’t holding baby is there a best alternative to put them in during awake times/ naps in day? I see all these nests/ pods but they aren’t even safe for sleep so I’m confused at what is best. I have a bouncer and a soft Mat with a mobile over it, do I need something else? Thanks so much
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I had a moses basket downstairs and a swing seat for my second and will use that again when baby arrives. Also have a wrap if baby wouldnt settle

With my first I had a travel cot set up in the lounge for naps. This time I’ve got a next to me on wheels for downstairs so the baby can come along wherever we are easily

I used to just put my son into his crib upstairs and have the baby monitor on loud, I didn't buy any moses baskets or bouncers for him to nap in downstairs. He would either sleep on me or my partner or in his bed x

I used the carry cot bit of the pram last time with brakes on but I think there's 1 brand of nest that's recommended for sleep

I'd say it depends on your space, but generally I wouldn't buy too much as these things are pricey and most don't last for longer than 6 months.
We have a bouncer and a nest from our first, a couple of playmats I can put on the floor, and I used to sometimes leave her to sleep in the carrycot of the pram (just be mindful of overheating, remove layers if baby fell asleep during the walks). The nests are usually not recommended for overnight sleep, but are fine during the day as long as you are watching them (the risk is baby might turn their head and sort of tuck it into the soft bits, it isn't as flat as a safe mattress you use for night sleep).
I would get a comfy newborn safe carrier though, most likely baby will want to be close in the first months.

Moses basket in living room or just the pram bassinet