These are the items you will need in the first few weeks at home with your new baby. Many of the items listed are essentials which you probably cannot ignore, whilst those marked with an asterisk (*) are those “nice-to-have” extras which will make your life a little easier.
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Clothing
6 vests
At least 6 babygros or tops and leggings
2 jerseys
2 pairs socks or booties
4 bibs
1 sun hat or warm hat depending on the season
Bottlefeeding
6 bottles with teats and covers
Sterilising kit – possibly consider a microware bottle sterilising kit
Bottle brush
Baby milk powder
Bathing
Baby bath or large plastic bowl
2 soft towels
*Hooded towels
A pair of baby nail scissors
2 soft sponges (one for face, one for body)
Cotton buds for cord cleaning
Baby shampoo, soap, oil and powder
Cotton wool
Hair brush
3 winding nappies
Breastfeeding
3 nursing bras
Breast pads
*Breast pump
Changing and cleaning
Nappies - disposable or towelling (if you choose towelling, you will also need nappy pins, liners, waterproof pants and sterilising fluid)
*Nappy bin for disposables
*Changing mat
Barrier cream such as Vaseline if you are using towelling nappies
*Baby wipes
Tissues
Bedding
3 Crib or cot sheets
4 receiving blankets
2 woollen blankets
*Cot bumper and cover
1 baby pillow and 3 pillow cases
Sleep wedge for supporting baby on side or back
Nursery hardware
*1 crib (good idea to borrow one as your baby will soon outgrow this)
Cot with safety mattress
Cot mobile
*Compactum or chest of drawers for changing and clothing storage
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