What are the must-have items you can’t do without? Here is our definitive list of what you need for your new baby. See also our hospital bag checklist.
- Car seat – You must have a car seat be able to take your baby home from the hospital.
- Nappies- disposable or washable
- A nappy stacker or storage area for nappies.
- Nappy sacks or a nappy disposal system. Look for recyclable plastic.
- Cotton Wool for the very early days and baby wipes for later.
- Nappy cream to prevent rashes and soreness.
- 4-6 vests or bodysuits – those with poppers under the nappy are great and also look for envelope opening necks which are easier to use on a newborn.
- 4-6 babygrows or sleepsuits.
- 4-6 socks
- 2 scratch mits
- 2 soft hats
- 1 shawl
- Small rounded end scissors or baby nail clippers
- A soft brush or comb
- Wash mits or flannels
- Baby towels or hooded towels
- Muslins
- Baby toiletries – shampoo, body wash, lotion.