Preparing for a new baby is very exciting but it can be really expensive if you don’t shop carefully. It can be difficult as new parents-to-be to decide on what the essential items are that you will need in order to be prepared for your new arrival. Don’t be misled into thinking that you must buy everything on offer for your baby.
We’ve asked mums and dads to put together a checklist of items you may need for the early months.
Below is a complete list of what you’ll need for your new baby.
Clothes
• Hat
• 6 cotton vests
• 2 cardigans or jumpers
• 2 pairs of cotton socks
• Slip on bootees or pram shoes
• 2 Shawls
• 6 cotton stretch suits
• Scratch mittens
Changing
• Changing bag with mat
• Nappy rash/barrier cream
• Baby wipes
• Changing unit
Sleeping
• Moses basket or carrycot & stand
• Cot or cot bed
• Cot bumpers
• Mattress
• 4 fitted sheets
• 3 cellular blankets
• Baby monitor
• Room thermometer
• Night light
Bathing
• Baby bath
• Top & tail bowl
• 2 soft sponges
• Baby liquid soap/shampoo
• 2 soft new towels
• Bath thermometer
• Cotton wool
• Baby lotion
• Baby talc
• Non-slip bath mat
• Brush & comb
• Baby nail scissors
Miscellaneous Equipment
• Car seat
• Blinds or sunshade for the car
• Baby view mirror
• Pram or newborn buggy
• Rain covers/sunshade parasol
• Baby sling
Bottle Feeding
• 6 bottles, teats & caps
• Sterilising kit
• Bottle brush
• Dried baby formula milk
• Bottle warmer
Breastfeeding
• 3 nursing bras
• Breast pads
• Breast pump
• Nipple shields
• Storage kits
• Nursing cushion/chair