To buy list after your baby is born
There are two list for your reference.
Things you definitely need
- Cot (plus mattress, sheets and blankets)
- Car seat
- Pram/buggy/travel system
- Six sleepsuits/ long sleeved suits
- Six vests/ short sleeved suits
- Two cardigans/ jackets
- Shawl or snow suit
- Hat, mittens and bootees
- Changing mat
- Nappies
- Nursing bra and breast pads
- Bottles/teats/bottle brush (only needed if not breastfeeding)
- Loads of bibs
- Plenty of towels/ flannels/ muslin squares (for bathing and dribbles!)
- Loads of kitchen roll and cotton wool pads
- Hair brush
Things that are handy
- Moses basket/ crib (plus mattress, sheets and blankets)
- Baby bath
- Baby box or bag
- Sling
- Bouncy chair
- Baby monitor
- Changing bag
- Breast pump
- Steam steriliser
- Baby lotion
- Baby wipes
- Bath thermometer
- Nail scissors
- Nappy wrapper
