new baby checklist

Deciding what you need to buy for baby when pregnant can be a daunting experience.  We've tried to make this a little easier for you with our new baby checklist - what you'll need for the first few months.  If you're saving or budgeting out your costs, don't forget to put money aside for what they'll need a few months down the track - highchairs, feeding products, toys, clothes etc.  And don't forget to have a read of our advice to get information and checklists on what to look for when buying specific products.


feed

breastfeeding necessities

  • 2+ maternity bras
  • 6+ reusable breast pads
  • 1 feeding pillow
  • 10+ bibs
  • nipple cream

Useful extras:
  • 1 breast pump
  • 1-2 breast friendly bottles
  • 1 sterlizer & brush
  • 4+ burp cloths
  • breastfeeding tops

bottle feeding necessities

  • 4-6 bottles (slow-flow teat)
  • 1 sterlizer & brush
  • 10+ bibs



Useful extras:
  • 1 bottle warmer
  • 4+ burp cloths

 

play
sleep

play necessities

  • 1 bouncer/rocker
  • 1 play gym or mat
  • 1 baby frieze
  • wooden baby rattle
  • sense stimulating toys
  • toy storage


Useful extras:
  • musical cd's
  • 1 mobile
  • bath toys

sleep necessities

  • 2 fitted sheets (bassinette and/or cot)
  • 2 sleeping bags or flat sheets & 3+ blankets
  • 2+ wraps
  • 2 mattress protectors
  • wool underlay

Useful extras:
  • 1 safe t sleep
  • 2 + extra flat sheets to fold and use as 'spill' catchers
  • extra blankets (can be used on cold nights)
  • cotton/bamboo/muslin wraps
  • safe, temperature controlled heater
  • fan for warm weather

wear
clean

clothing necessities

  • 4+ singlets 
  • 4+ onesies
  • 4+ playsuits or top & pant sets
  • 2+ jumpers or cardigans
  • 2+ beanies or sunhats
  • 4+ pairs of socks or booties
  • 2+ nightgowns / pyjamas




Useful extras:
  • crib shoes

Unless you know you are having a particularly small baby, we recommend buying size 000 (0-3 months) clothes to start withWe recommend buying a mix of cotton or bamboo and merino or wool items.

clean necessities

  • nappies (disposable or cloth) & wipes
  • nappy barrier cream
  • nappy storage / organiser
  • change mat
  • laundry bucket with lid
  • wool wash and sensitive washing powder/liquid
  • 4+ baby facecloths
  • 4+ soft cotton or bamboo towels
  • baby massage oil

Useful extras:
  • change table (particularly if you have had a c-section)
  • baby bath & cradle/seat
  • baby wash
  • bath thermometer
  • non-slip bath mat


move
capture

move necessities

  • car seat & car window shade
  • buggy/pushchair with rain & shade covers
  • nappy bag


Useful extras:
  • baby carrier or sling
  • portable cot

capture necessities

  • digital camera





Useful extras:
  • baby journal
  • photo albums
  • photo frames


furnish
mum & dad

furnish necessities

  • cot & mattress
  • drawers
  • storage

Useful extras:
  • bassinette or moses basket & mattress
  • chair
  • side table
  • monitor
  • night light
  • room thermometer
  • shelves
  • clock
  • cd player
  • clothes hamper

mum & dad necessities

  • a trustworthy reference book
  • 6+ old-fashioned cloth nappies

 

 

 

 


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