Clothes
- White underwear and sleep wear
- Vests x 8
- Nightwear x 8
- Day outfits
- Cardigans
- Socks
- Hats
- Shawl
- Jacket
- Shoes/bootees
- Bibs
- Scratch mitts
- Washing powder – hypoallergenic, organic and for sensitive skin.
Bedding / Sleeping / Nursery
- Little cot for the first 12 months
- Cot Bed
- Cot mattress….
- Bear in mind safety standards.
- Cot bedding… 100% white cotton
- No quilts or duvets
- 4 stretch cotton bottom fitted sheets.
- Soft jersey cotton rather than towelling type
- 4 flat smooth cotton top sheets
- 2 cotton small weave cellular blankets
- One wool blanket for cold nights
- 6 flat smooth cotton pram sheets
- Waterproof mattress cover
- Cot mattress….
- Baby sleeping bags
- Swaddling blanket
- Curtain… full length and fully lined with blackout lining
- Not light should get through
- Dimmer switch for lights
- Travel blackout blind
- Room thermometer – room should be 18oC ideal (between 16-20 is OK)
- Chair… needs arms
- Wardrobe
- Baby monitor….
Feeding
- Steriliser
- Feeding bottles
- Teats
- Bottle brush
- Teat brush
- Bottle insulator
- Bottle warmer
- Muslins
- Nursing bras
- Breast pads
- Nursing pillow
- Nipple cream and sprays
- Freezer bags for storing milk in the fridge for 24 hours
- Stainless steel or plastic bowl with a lid for sterilised stuff
- Food storage pots
- Expressing machine
- Milk warming bag
- High chair – not necessary at first!
- Bibs – lots
- Head support cushion
For the house
- Soap powder, Toilet rolls, cleaning materials
- Lots of kitchen roll and cotton wool pads
- Home-made meals in the freezer
- Tea, coffee biscuits
Changing/protection
- Changing station
- Must be long enough for mat and top and tail bowl
- Baby oil
- Cotton wool – lots and lots!
- Nappies
- Nappy and moisturising creams
- Baby wipes
- Two changing mats + towels to put on the top
- Travel changing mat
- Nappy soak
- Nappy bin
- Changing bag
- Baby sponge and face cloths
Going Out
- Insect net
- Buggy System
- Car seat
- Car window blinds
- Carrying sling
Recreation
- Baby chair
- Play mat
- Baby gym
- Swimming equipment
- Swim nappies
- Play pen
- Cat net
- Books
- Toys of various descriptions
Cleaning
- Cotton wool
- Soft sponges
- Baby brush and comb
- Bath oil
- Baby shampoo
- Baby bubble bath and top to toe wash
- Towels
- Bath thermometer
- Baby bath
- Hooded towel
- Baby nail scissors and nail files