| Larger
items: |
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Infant safety seat/baby
capsule for car transport |
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Stroller/pram |
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Rain cover for stroller/pram |
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Moses basket or bassinet for
when baby is first born |
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Crib/ cot ( see hints under
Reduce the risk of SIDS) |
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Baby bath |
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Baby Change-table |
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Diaper bag/Nappy bag including
change mat |
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Night light |
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Very comfortable chair for night-time
feeding |
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| Diapering:(Disposable) |
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2 pkts Newborn size |
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Wipes – disposable or
washable |
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Baby ointment/barrier cream
to prevent rash |
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Pail for soiled diapers |
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| or |
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| Diapering:(Re-Usable) |
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24 cloth or re-usable
diapers |
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Whatever you will use to secure
the diaper, e.g. snaps, Velcro,
safety pins |
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Waterproof protectors –
depending on the type of re-usable
diaper you choose |
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Baby ointment/barrier cream
to prevent rash |
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Pail for soiled diapers |
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Clothing:
(With your list of newborn needs - I've
included a rough guide here for you
- don't buy too many clothes as you
will not know how big your baby is,
and besides newborn babies grow very
fast) |
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6 Onesies (lightweight,
short sleeve, poppers over diaper
area) |
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4 Sleepers/Grow suits (long
sleeve, and legs, with poppers
opening over diaper area –
weight depends on climate) |
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6 Pairs socks or booties (booties
tend to fall off all the time) |
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5 Baby Sleepers or nightgowns |
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2 Newborn hats (depending on
climate) |
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2 Washable bibs |
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Cardigans (depending on season) |
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6 Singlet/sleeveless vests/undershirts
- for hotter climates |
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Outing clothes (preferably don’t
have to be pulled over the head) |
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3 Receiving blankets (lightweight
blankets) |
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2 Swaddling blankets (cotton
or muslin) |
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2 Blankets (according to season) |
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| Bathing
supplies: |
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2 Soft washcloths |
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2 Soft towels (with hood if
preferred) |
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"Baby bath" solution
or mild soap and shampoo - also
OK |
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Baby hair brush and comb |
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Baby nail scissors or clippers |
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Baby massage oil |
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Cotton wool balls |
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Cotton buds (baby ones with
one end enlarged so cannot be
pushed too far and do damage) |
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Bath thermometer (optional) |
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| Optional
accessories: |
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thermometer |
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Digital |
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Pacifiers /dummies |
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Nasal aspirator (ear syringe
can also be used) |
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Sun shades for car window |
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| Feeding: |
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Breast-feeding |
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Breast pads |
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V-shaped cushion |
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Breast-pump or something for
hand expressing – including
containers for expressed breast
milk |
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Sterilizing equipment (Microwave,
Electric, Chemical or boiling) |
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Bottle-feeding |
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6 bottles and 6 nipples(teats) |
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Nipple brush |
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Bottle brush |
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Salt for cleaning nipples(teats) |
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Sterilizing equipment (Microwave,
Electric, Chemical or boiling) |
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Formula (check with your Health
Care Professional re which one) |
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Thermal bottle carrier |
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| This is such an exciting time of your
life, and with your newborn baby checklist
you will be as ready as any new dad
or mum can be! |
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“Seven Steps
to baby bliss” know what
to expect when your baby comes
home and watch your DVD before
baby arrives, and then refer to
it as you carry out each step
of caring for your new baby |
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