My buying for baby checklist

March 15, 2010, 2:13 pmpracticalparenting

This is the fun bit! Don’t forget to compare prices to make sure you don’t blow your baby budget.

My buying for baby checklist
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SLEEPING:


  • Cot and/or bassinette (check current safety standards)
  • Mattress (plus waterproof cover)
  • Linen (2-3 sheet sets)
  • Light blankets x 2
  • Baby monitor (if needed)
  • Baby sling or pouch
  • Muslin or cloth wraps

TRAVELLING:


  • Car seat or baby capsule (licensed installer)
  • Sun shade for car window
  • Pram
  • Portable cot or basket

FEEDING

Breastfeeding:
  • Breast pads
  • Feeding bra
  • Breast pump

Bottle feeding:
  • Bottles
  • Teats
  • Formula
  • Bottle cleaning/ sterilising
  • Bottle holder

CLEANING:


  • Baby bath
  • Bath thermometer
  • Baby nail clippers
  • Hairbrush
  • Gentle soap and shampoo

NAPPIES


  • Change table
  • Change mat
  • Nappy travel bag
  • Bottom wipes (cloth or disposable)
  • Barrier cream

Cloth:

  • 2 dozen nappies
  • Fasteners
  • 2 x buckets with lids
  • Pilchers/ nappy pants

Disposable:

  • 2 dozen newborn nappies
  • Disposable nappy bags

WEARING:


  • 2-3 x basic cotton all-in-one playsuits size 000
  • 4-5 cotton singlets – also 000
  • (maybe) 1-2 size 0000 outfits in-case
  • 2 x sunhats
  • 2 x socks / booties
  • 4 x thick bibs

JUST IN CASE:


  • Infant paracetamol (not before 4 weeks)
  • Digital thermometer
  • Dummy / pacifier

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