Bringing your baby home
Checklist
¤ Baby wipes / rubbish bag
¤ Nappy to wear home (& spare)
¤ Singlet
¤ Growthsuit
¤ Hat
¤ Wrap / Blanket
¤ Car seat
Clothing
¤ 7 singlets
¤ 7 jumpsuits (with inbuilt mittens & foot covering)
¤ 7 long sleeved tops &/or bodysuits
¤ 2 Cardigans or baby jackets for cooler days
¤ Hat for outside - cooler weather or for sun protection
¤ 4 light muslin wraps
¤ 2 baby blankets
Nappies / Hygiene / Medical
¤ 6-12 disposable newborn nappies per day (use cheaper brand for during the day / more expensive at night)
¤ 8-10 cloth nappies per day / liners
¤ Baby wipes
¤ For baby boys keep a couple of dry wash cloths handy (to cover fountain of urine!!)
¤ Pseudo creme (barrier creme for preventing nappy rash)
¤ Olive oil for baby massage / dry skin / cradle cap
¤ Dry cotton buds for cleaning around cord
¤ Change mat (for when out & about)
¤ Bin / rubbish bag
¤ Baby bath & Jug for emptying water
¤ 2-3 Hooded bath towels
¤ Gentle baby bath lotion or pure velvet soap
¤ 2-3 Soft wash cloths
¤ Baby thermometer
For Sleeping
¤ Bassinet (first 8 weeks) or Cot insert
¤ Vibrating bouncer or swing (helpful for during the day if unsettled or you need hands free)
¤ Cot & Mattress & Waterproof mattress protector
¤ 2-3 sets of cot sheets
¤ Muslin wraps / swaddles / Baby sleeping bag
¤ 2 x Cot blankets
¤ Night light for night feeds
¤ Baby monitor
Out and About
¤ Pram or stroller
¤ Pram waterproof liner / sheepskin
¤ Pram raincover or Sun shade
¤ Nappy bag / change mat
¤ Car window shade
¤ Car capsule
¤ Baby Sling
¤ Porta-cot
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