Below is a checklist of all the things you will need to buy before
your baby is born. All you have to do is print it off
use it as a guide. It is always best to wait until you are at least
three months pregnant before buying in for the baby
as you might find out what sex your baby is when you have an ultra
scan, or in case of any problems. We have
added some useful tips that will help both you and baby.
Baby`s clothing
Sleep suits
(if your baby is born in the winter months then buy thick warm sleep
suits, buy thin cotton ones
if your baby is born in the summer months.)
Vests.
Cardigans
Socks
Booties
Scratch
mittens
Hats
(woolen if winter, cotton if summer.)
Snow suit
if winter
Remember to only buy a few of each until after your baby is born.
Buy clothes in unisex colours
(lemon, white, mint) unless you know what the sex of your baby is
going to be.
Nappy changing
Nappies
(disposable, terry towelling nappies. Disposable nappies are easier
terry towelling are cheaper)
Bucket and
safety pins if using terry towelling nappies
Nappy
sacks (use fragrant ones for those smelly nappies)
Baby wipes
(use thick soft wipes they are gentler to baby`s bottom or cotton
wool and water is just as good)
Changing
mat
Nappy
cream like soda cream
Changing
bag for traveling (try to get one that has a built in changing mat)
Bathing baby
Baby bath
(you can usually buy baby baths that have a number of different
accessories with them like
thermometer, towel, potty and more they often work out cheaper)
Shampoo,
Baby soap, sponge, flannel
Baby
brush/comb, scissors
Baby
lotion, oil, talc
Baby towel
(the softer the towel the better. Always wash towels before using
them)
Thermometer
Try and buy nappies and toiletries in bulk so as you won`t need to
worry about them when the baby is born
allowing you to enjoy your time with the baby
Baby`s sleep
For the
first few months you will need either a morses basket, crib or carry
cot
Cot (look
for the British standard mark BS 1753 before buying a cot. The cot
must be sturdy and the
mattress must fit firmly so baby`s head can not get stuck in any
spaces. It might be worth while investing
in a cot bed that will last up until your child is five years old.)
Mattress
(always buy a new mattress if you can and make sure it is hard and
firm. Try and get one
with a plastic cover on)
Sheets
(fitted sheets are easiest but can be a bit expensive. Buy at least
four sheets as they need
changing quite often)
Several
light blankets (use light colours. Keep baby close by at night for
the first few months and
never use a pillow or duvet.
Breast feeding
Breast
pump (this for pumping breast milk into a bottle)
Nursing
bras (cotton is best as it allows air to circulate)
Breast
pads
Nipple
cream (check with your doctor or mid wife first)
Bottle feeding
Bottles at
least six
sterilising
equipment and sterilising tablets or fluid
Bottle
brush
Bottle
warmer
Infant
formula milk (don`t buy too far inadvance and always check the sell
by date)
Bibs
Make sure you always sterilize bottles properly after use. To save
time you can make bottles up in advance and
keep them in the refrigerator but only keep them for up to twenty
four hours at a time.
Out and about
Pram
(prams are very comfortable and warm for babies but are no good for
public transport)
Pushchair
(pushchairs are only suitable for babies if they have fully
reclining seats. Use alight weight
pushchair for babies over one)
Three-in-one
(this is a carrycot on a set of wheels that converts into a
pushchair. This is also no
good for public transport)
Baby
carriers (baby likes these as they are close to you but can only be
used for a few months.
They are ideal for public transport)
Raincover
Shawl/blanket
(always carry one with you to keep baby warm)
Other things
Baby
bouncer (these are ideal to keep baby happy while you do other
things)
High chair
Mobile for
cot
Baby
listener
Dummies
Soft toys
Try and buy nappies and toiletries in bulk so as you won`t need to
worry about them when the baby is born allowing
you to enjoy your time with the baby
