NEWBORN BABY CHECKLIST
The ever-growing shopping list of essentials before a baby arrives can feel so overwhelming for parents to be. What feels like a constant flow of expenses from decorating the nursery, baby clothes, feeding equipment and essential nursery furniture.
We have put together a list of items to help you narrow down what we feel you absolutely need when baby arrives. Keeping it simple and only adding the essentials.
The Essential Newborn Checklist
Sleep
- Cot/ Moses Basket/ Next to me crib
- Suitable 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
- 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
Play
- Toys + monochrome books for newborns
- Baby gym
- Play mat
- Mobile
Clothing
- Bodysuits/Vests
- Sleepsuits
- Cardigans or jumpers
- Socks
- Bibs
- Rompers
- Scratch Mitts
- Hats
- Booties
Feeding
- Muslin squares
- Nursing bras
- Breast pads
- Nipple protectors
- Bottles and teats
- Steriliser
- Bottle warmer
- Bottle brush
Out and about
- 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
- Suitable travel mattress
- Travel changing mat
- Changing bag
- Sun shades for use in car
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