Expecting Mums

Baby Checklist

Planning for a baby checklist - putting together all the baby essentials your newborn will need - is so exciting. For me it was so amazing - planning for bringing MY baby home - wanting the very best for MY baby and yet also having a budget. Hopefully I can pass on some of what I learned as some of the items on your new baby checklist baby will only need for a short time and you may consider accepting offers of help from friends and relatives for some items. As long as these items meet all the safety standards they should be fine. When it comes to baby clothes - you'll be amazed at how fast your newborn baby will grow - they double in size by about 4 months - so don't buy too many clothes in the very small sizes.

You can download your printable Newborn Baby Checklist by filling out the form below.

Below is what you will find in your Baby Checklist.

Larger items:

	Infant safety seat/baby capsule for car transport
	Stroller/pram
	Rain cover for stroller/pram
	Moses basket or bassinet for when baby is first born
	Crib/ cot ( see hints under Reduce the risk of SIDS)
	Baby bath
	Baby Change-table
	Diaper bag/Nappy bag including change mat
	Night light
	Very comfortable chair for night-time feeding

Diapering:(Disposable)

	2 pkts Newborn size
	Wipes – disposable or washable
	Baby ointment/barrier cream to prevent rash
	Pail for soiled diapers

Diapering:(Re-Usable)

	24 cloth or re-usable diapers
	Whatever you will use to secure the diaper, e.g. snaps, Velcro, safety pins
	Waterproof protectors – depending on the type of re-usable diaper you choose
	Baby ointment/barrier cream to prevent rash
	Pail for soiled diapers

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)

	6 Onesies (lightweight, short sleeve, poppers over diaper area)
	4 Sleepers/Grow suits (long sleeve, and legs, with poppers opening over diaper area – weight depends on climate)
	6 Pairs socks or booties (booties tend to fall off all the time)
	5 Baby Sleepers or nightgowns
	2 Newborn hats (depending on climate)
	2 Washable bibs
	Cardigans (depending on season)
	6 Singlet/sleeveless vests/undershirts - for hotter climates
	Outing clothes (preferably don’t have to be pulled over the head)
	3 Receiving blankets (lightweight blankets)
	2 Swaddling blankets (cotton or muslin)
	2 Blankets (according to season)

Bathing supplies:

	2 Soft washcloths
	2 Soft towels (with hood if preferred)
	"Baby bath" solution or mild soap and shampoo - also OK
	Baby hair brush and comb
	Baby nail scissors or clippers
	Baby massage oil
	Cotton wool balls
	Cotton buds (baby ones with one end enlarged so cannot be pushed too far and do damage)
	Bath thermometer (optional)

Optional accessories:


	Digital thermometer
	Pacifiers /dummies
	Nasal aspirator (ear syringe can also be used)
	Sun shades for car window

Feeding:

	Breast-feeding
	Breast pads
	Cushion to support your lower back
	Breast-pump or something for hand expressing – including containers for expressed breast milk
	Sterilizing equipment (Microwave, Electric, Chemical or boiling)
	Bottle-feeding
	6 bottles and 6 nipples(teats)
	Nipple brush
	Bottle brush
	Salt for cleaning nipples(teats)
	Sterilizing equipment (Microwave, Electric, Chemical or boiling)
	Formula (check with your Health Care Professional re which one)
	Thermal bottle carrier

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! Include a bringing baby home dvd