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CLOTHING

• Sleepsuits (with or without integrated mittens)

• Vests (sleeveless, short sleeved and long sleeved)

• Mittens

• Socks

• Tops/ t-shirts

• Trousers

• Pramsuit

• Hats

TRAVEL

• Pram / stroller

• Rain cover (most prams come with one but make sure your preferred pram comes with one)

• Car seat

• Baby carrier

• Nappy bag/ diaper bag

• Waterproof portable changing mat (most nappy bags come with them)

• Insulated bottle bag/cover

SLEEP

• Cot

• Mattress

• Waterproof mattress cover

• Fitted sheets

• Blanket (thickness that is suitable to the weather and warmth of the room)

• Sleeping bag

• Sleepyhead/ or any light weight co sleeping system that can also be used in a social setting i.e living room under supervision

FEEDING

• Bottles

• Steriliser

• Bottle cleaning tool

• Breast pump (electric or manual)

• Thermos (to keep water hot when outdoors)

• Tub of formula ( even if you plan on breastfeeding your child, its always good to be prepared for things not going to plan)

• Portable measuring tub (for formula powder)

• Bibs

• Muslin cloth

HYGIENE

• Baby bath tub

• Hooded towel

• Wash cloth (suitable for delicate skin/ not abrasive)

• Toiletry Kit incl. nail clippers, nail scissors, nail file, thermometer, nasal aspirator, hair comb and a hair brush

• Medical kit incl. baby paracetamol (e.g. Calpol), Saline nasal solution, colic drops and cradle cap shampoo

• Shampoo

• Body wash

• Baby oil

• Baby powder/ talcum powder

• Baby lotion

• Vaseline

• Cotton buds

• Nappies

• Wipes

• Nappy bags

• Nappy rash cream

• Changing mat

USEFUL BABY GADGETS/EXTRAS

• Activity mat

• Humidifier

• Baby monitor

• Baby rocker

• Chest of draws/ storage draws for babies clothes

• Large muslin cloths (to use when holding your newborn)

• White noise machine (I would say that this depends on you baby and that you should use a YouTube clip go white noise to see if your baby is soothed to it before buying the machine.

Mumfidence note : Remember to dress your baby appropriately to the weather. Do not let your baby be too cold or too hot and know when to add a layer or remove one. Also remember that if you have family and friends supporting you they will most likely contribute to this list. Thus, make sure you purchase just enough and not over indulge in the baby stuff as you may be gifted some extras. A great way to take control of this would also be to create an amazon baby registry. Where family and friends can gift you the things that you need. On the flip side, if you need help with providing these essentials, talk to your health care professional/ midwife as they maybe able to refer you to charities and organisations that will help you obtain these items.