Nappies are a necessity. If you plan on using reusable nappies, buy enough of them to cope with up to 12 changes per day. It is a good idea to buy some disposable nappies as backup. If you buy disposable nappies, look for sale items and buy in bulk to save.
Babygrows are the most useful items of clothing for newborn babies. Buy at least four of them, as well as vests and a jersey for colder weather. For the first few months, these clothing items are all your baby will need to wear. Extra vests and a bodysuit is useful for cold weather when the babygrows do not provide enough warmth.
A standard baby bath is useful if you do not want to use a handbasin to wash you baby in. They are also useful for moving wet laundry. You will also need some small towels and mild baby soap.
If you are not breastfeeding, then you need bottles, teats, bottle brushes and sterilising pills. It is a good idea to have a bottle as a backup, even if you do breastfeed your baby.
Cellular blankets, a baby sleeping bag and cot sheets are needed to keep your baby warm in their cot or crib.
Your baby will need a safe place to sleep. Moses baskets and cribs are fine for infants, but a full- sized cot is a better investment in the long term, since your child will soon outgrow a crib.
A 'Group 0' rear-facing car seat is a legal requirement when driving with your baby in the car. You will need a pram or buggy to transport our child while you are on foot. The alternative is to use baby slings or carriers, but most parents struggle with the weight of their child. The buggy or pram must be adjustable, so that your child can lie flat (you should not keep your child in a removable car seat for longer than necessary).
Hats, mittens and one or two cardigans are needed for extra warmth. You will need nursing bras and breast pads if you are breastfeeding. For nappy changes, you need baby wipes and cotton wool.
A mattress is needed for the cot, crib or basket your child sleeps in. A second mattress is advisable, since nappy leakages can soak a mattress at inconvenient times. Finally, extra blankets for wrapping your baby in are always useful, especially for our long winter months!
Babygrows are the most useful items of clothing for newborn babies. Buy at least four of them, as well as vests and a jersey for colder weather. For the first few months, these clothing items are all your baby will need to wear. Extra vests and a bodysuit is useful for cold weather when the babygrows do not provide enough warmth.
A standard baby bath is useful if you do not want to use a handbasin to wash you baby in. They are also useful for moving wet laundry. You will also need some small towels and mild baby soap.
If you are not breastfeeding, then you need bottles, teats, bottle brushes and sterilising pills. It is a good idea to have a bottle as a backup, even if you do breastfeed your baby.
Cellular blankets, a baby sleeping bag and cot sheets are needed to keep your baby warm in their cot or crib.
Your baby will need a safe place to sleep. Moses baskets and cribs are fine for infants, but a full- sized cot is a better investment in the long term, since your child will soon outgrow a crib.
A 'Group 0' rear-facing car seat is a legal requirement when driving with your baby in the car. You will need a pram or buggy to transport our child while you are on foot. The alternative is to use baby slings or carriers, but most parents struggle with the weight of their child. The buggy or pram must be adjustable, so that your child can lie flat (you should not keep your child in a removable car seat for longer than necessary).
Hats, mittens and one or two cardigans are needed for extra warmth. You will need nursing bras and breast pads if you are breastfeeding. For nappy changes, you need baby wipes and cotton wool.
A mattress is needed for the cot, crib or basket your child sleeps in. A second mattress is advisable, since nappy leakages can soak a mattress at inconvenient times. Finally, extra blankets for wrapping your baby in are always useful, especially for our long winter months!
