Baby Checklist
Expecting your first baby is the most exciting time of your life. Yes, there are a ton of baby items to get in order to be ready for your new arrival. We are going to break down the essentials you will need to get and what stuff is popular but not necessarily a must have. Our aim is to make this preparation time as stress free for you.
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Baby Essentials
- Car Seat
- Pram/Stroller
- Baby Carrier
- Crib or moses basket + 2-4 fitted sheets
- Cot + 2-4 fitted sheets
- Changing unit / dresser or mat
- Play mat
- Highchair
- Monitor
- Baby bath + hooded towel
- Bottles, bottle brush and sterilizer
- If breast feeding: breast pump, milk storage bags, nursing bra and breast pads
- Baby changing bag
- First aid kit, thermometer, hair brush and nail clippers
- 2-4 Cellular blankets
- Six sleepsuits/ long sleeved suits
- Six vests/ short sleeved suits
- Two cardigans/ jackets
- Shawl or snow suit
- Hat, mittens and bootees
- Lots of bibs
Consider the time of year that you are due e.g. winter or summer. You may need rain covers/sun covers, footmuffs or sun parasols.
Not essential but nice to have:
- Bouncer
- Rocking chair / glider
- Nursing pillow
- Bottle warmer
- Soothers
- Cot mobile
- Sleeping bags
- Nightlight
Our team are fully trained with plenty of experience, we are happy to go through everything with you and help in any way we can.
Hospital bag checklist:
For You:
- Loose fitting nightdress or an old long t-shirt
- Disposable underwear
- Warm socks, slippers and a light dressing gown
- Hair bobbins and brush
- Wash bag with toiletries – shower gel, sponge, toothbrush and toothpaste, deodorant and so on
- Maternity sanitary pads
- Large, dark-coloured towel
- Fresh night clothes to wear after the birth, (ideally front opening for breastfeeding) and a nursing bra
- Mobile phone & charger
For Baby:
- Babygro’s or sleep suits
- Nappies
- Vests
- Cardigan
- Cotton wool
- Bath towel
- Baby hat
- Outfit for going home
- 2 cellular blankets
- Nappy cream
- Bibs
Complete Baby Bundle
Want to tick everything off your baby list in one go? Check out the Baby Elegance Baby Bundle . In this bundle you will get all your essentials. The best part? Everything will be delivered to your door at a date that suits you. It includes over 20 items including your pushchair, car seat, crib and cot.
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