The Essential Newborn Baby Checklist: Parenting Blog
The ever-expanding shopping list of essentials prior to a baby's arrival can appear quite daunting for expectant parents. What seems like a continuous stream of expenses encompasses everything from decorating the nursery to acquiring baby clothes, feeding apparatus, and indispensable nursery furniture.
We've compiled a list of items to assist you in refining what we consider absolutely necessary when your little one makes their debut. Keeping it straightforward, we're only including the essentials.
The Essential Newborn Checklist for Sleep:
- Cot/Moses Basket/Next-to-Me Crib
- Appropriate cot mattress
- Fitted sheets
- Mattress protector
- Sleeping bag (1.0 tog or 2.5 tog)
- Up to 4 swaddling blankets
- Room thermometer
- Baby monitor
Bath & Changing Essentials:
- Hooded baby towels
- Baby bath or bath support
- Changing mat
- Toiletries
- Baby brush or comb
- Baby wipes
- Nail scissors or clippers
- Nappies & sacks
- Bath thermometer
- Bath jug
Essentials for Play:
- Toys and monochrome books for newborns
- Baby gym
- Play mat
- Mobile
Clothing Essentials:
- Bodysuits/Vests
- Sleepsuits
- Cardigans or jumpers
- Socks
- Bibs
- Rompers
- Scratch Mitts
- Hats
- Booties
Feeding Essentials:
- Muslin squares
- Nursing bras
- Breast pads
- Nipple protectors
- Bottles and teats
- Steriliser
- Bottle warmer
- Bottle brush
Out and About Essentials:
- Pram blanket
- Pram mobile
- Infant carrier/car seat
- Pram or pushchair
- Baby carrier or sling
- Pram parasol
- Pram rain cover
- Travel cot or Moses basket
- Appropriate travel mattress
- Travel changing mat
- Changing bag
- Sun shades for car use
We're committed to offering ample information and support to all parents and those anticipating parenthood. If you have any suggestions for stories you'd like to see featured in our upcoming baby blogs, please feel free to comment below.
