Below is a checklist of all the things you will need to buy
before your baby is born. All you have to do is print it off use it as a
guide. It is always best to wait until you are at least three months pregnant
before buying in for the baby as you might find out what sex your baby is
when you have an ultra scan, or in case of any problems. We have added some
useful tips that will help both you and baby.
Baby`s clothing
Sleep suits (if your
baby is born in the winter months then buy thick warm sleep suits, buy thin
cotton ones if your baby is born in the summer months.)
Vests.
Cardigans
Socks
Booties
Scratch
mittens
Hats (woolen if
winter, cotton if summer.)
Snow suit if
winter
Remember to only buy a few of each until after your baby is born. Buy
clothes in unisex colours (lemon, white, mint) unless you know what the sex
of your baby is going to be.
Nappy changing
Nappies (disposable,
terry towelling nappies. Disposable nappies are easier terry towelling are
cheaper)
Bucket and safety
pins if using terry towelling nappies
Nappy sacks (use
fragrant ones for those smelly nappies)
Baby wipes (use
thick soft wipes they are gentler to baby`s bottom or cotton wool and water is
just as good)
Changing
mat
Nappy cream like
soda cream
Changing bag for
traveling (try to get one that has a built in changing mat)
Bathing baby
Baby bath (you can
usually buy baby baths that have a number of different accessories with them
like thermometer, towel, potty and more they often work out
cheaper)
Shampoo, Baby soap,
sponge, flannel
Baby brush/comb,
scissors
Baby lotion, oil,
talc
Baby towel (the
softer the towel the better. Always wash towels before using them)
Thermometer
Try
and buy nappies and toiletries in bulk so as you won`t need to worry about them
when the baby is born allowing you to enjoy your time with the
baby
Baby`s sleep
For the first few
months you will need either a morses basket, crib or carry cot
Cot (look for the
British standard mark BS 1753 before buying a cot. The cot must be sturdy and
the mattress must fit firmly so baby`s head can not get stuck in any spaces.
It might be worth while investing in a cot bed that will last up until your
child is five years old.)
Mattress (always buy
a new mattress if you can and make sure it is hard and firm. Try and get one
with a plastic cover on)
Sheets (fitted
sheets are easiest but can be a bit expensive. Buy at least four sheets as they
need changing quite often)
Several light
blankets (use light colours. Keep baby close by at night for the first few
months and never use a pillow or duvet.
Breast feeding
Breast pump (this
for pumping breast milk into a bottle)
Nursing bras (cotton
is best as it allows air to circulate)
Breast
pads
Nipple cream (check
with your doctor or mid wife first)
Bottle feeding
Bottles at least
six
sterilising
equipment and sterilising tablets or fluid
Bottle
brush
Bottle
warmer
Infant formula milk
(don`t buy too far inadvance and always check the sell by date)
Bibs
Make sure you always sterilize bottles properly after use. To save time
you can make bottles up in advance and keep them in the refrigerator but
only keep them for up to twenty four hours at a time.
Out and about
Pram (prams are very
comfortable and warm for babies but are no good for public transport)
Pushchair
(pushchairs are only suitable for babies if they have fully reclining seats. Use
alight weight pushchair for babies over one)
Three-in-one (this
is a carrycot on a set of wheels that converts into a pushchair. This is also no
good for public transport)
Baby carriers (baby
likes these as they are close to you but can only be used for a few months.
They are ideal for public transport)
Raincover
Shawl/blanket
(always carry one with you to keep baby warm)
Other things
Baby bouncer (these
are ideal to keep baby happy while you do other things)
High
chair
Mobile for
cot
Baby
listener
Dummies
Soft toys
Try
and buy nappies and toiletries in bulk so as you won`t need to worry about them
when the baby is born allowing you to enjoy your time with the
baby
Everybody at Brahoo wishes you all the best with your pregnancy and hopes
that both you and baby are well and that your checklist has been of some
use.