New Born Baby Essentials

Here is the checklist of the essentials items to remember to prepare for your new born baby.

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New Baby Bathing Essentials

• Infant Bathtub


• Soft Hooded Towels


• Grooming Kit


• Slip resistant bath tub mats


• Bathing Toys


• Wash Cloths


• Cotton Wool Balls and Cotton Buds


• Shampoo, Oil and Lotions

New Baby Bedding Essentials

• Crib Bedding


• Crib Fitted Sheets


• Crib pad


• Crib Blankets


• Bassinett Sheets


• Lightweight and Heavy Blankets


• Mattress Pads


• Waterproof Liners


• Changing Mat


• Wallpaper


• Cot quilt


• Pillow


• Curtains


• Lamp and lampshade


• Changing Table Cover


• Changing Table Pad


• Accessories

New Baby Clothing Essentials

• Onesies or Bodysuits


• Sleepers or Nightgowns


• Socks and Booties


• Light cap for night


• Baby Hat


• T-shirts (pullover and side-nap)


• Mittens


• Cotton shirts


• Pants (pull on, waterproof)


• Receiving or Swaddle Blankets


• Crib blanket or quilt


• Sweater / jacket


• Winter coat


• Shoes


• Sleeveless vests / undershirts


• Rompers (footed and not)

New Baby Nappies Essentials

Disposable nappies

• Newborn nappies

Reusable nappies

• Cloth or reusable nappies


• Washable liners


• Waterproof protector


• Safety pins (or other ways to secure the nappy)

Baby ointment / cream / powder (against rashes)

• Baby wipes (disposable or washable)


• Nappy Pail (disposal system for soiled nappies)


• Changing Mat or Changing table


• Nappy Bag (when travelling)

New Baby Feeding Essentials

Bottles

• Bottles (washable or disposable)


• Nipples (fast and slow flow)


• Bibs, you'll need loads!


• Steriliser (Microwave, Electric, Boiling...)


• Bottle Brush


• Bottle Warmer


• Bottle Drying Rack


• Teethers


• Bottle Caps


• Bottle Liner

Breast Feeding

• Breast Pump Set


• Breast Pads (washable or disposable)


• Breast milk Storage Bottle


• Nursing Pillow


• Nursing Bras


• Privacy Shawl


• Breast Shilds


• Nipple Lotion


• Nursing Foot Stool


• Nursing Shirts

Solid Feeds

• Feeding Fork and Spoon


• Feeding Bowl


• Food Blender and grinder


• Plastic sip cup


• Baby food and bottle warmer


• Jar holder

Baby Feeding Supplies

• Highchair


• Booster Seat


• Baby wipes (disposable or washable)


• Nappy Pail (disposal system for soiled nappies)


• Plastic spills mats (near the highchair)


• Cloths

New Baby Furniture Essentials

• Chest


• Dresser


• Crib and Pad


• Crib mattress and waterproof pads


• Changing Table and Pad


• Bassinet or Cradle


• Highchair


• Toy chest


• Rocking chair


• Heater

New Baby Health and Safety Essentials

• Thermometer for the nursery


• Ear Thermometer


• Nasal Aspirator


• Baby Monitor


• Safety Gate


• Night Light


• Healthcare Books


• Anti slip bath mat


• Cupboard Safety Locks


• Toilet Locks


• Appliance Locks


• Fireplace Bumpers


• Pacifiers


• Vaporiser


• Outlet Plugs


• Door stops


• Diaper rash lotions, oils, powders


• First-aid supplies


• Cotton Swabs


• Cotton Balls


• Fever Reducer


• Medicine spoon


• Medicine dropper


• Disinfecting hand soap


• Nose drops


• Teething gel


• Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

New Baby Toys, Books and Music Essentials

Toys Essentials

• Bath toys


• Stroller toys


• Crib toys


• Soft toys


• Development and learning toys


• Rattles


• Playgym / Playmat


• Doorway jumper


• Swing


• Bouncer


• Toy chest

Music Essentials

• Lullaby music


• Bedtime music


• Classical music


• Educational music


• CD/tape player

Books Essentials

• Story books


• Reference books (eg healthcare, pregnancy...)


• Pregnancy calendar


• Pregnancy journal

New Baby Travelling Essentials

• Infant / Toddler Car Seat


• Booster car seat


• Stroller / pram / buggy (collapsable)


• Nappy bag / wipes / other diaper changing items


• Portable Playpen


• Baby crib (collapsable)


• Sun shades for car


• Soft Carrier


• Backpack carrier


• Baby blanket


• Washable bibs (water and juice)


• Bottles


• Toys


• Outdoor clothing


• Snack containers


• Sun protection (cream, hat, umbrella)


• Camera