Preparing for Baby Checklist
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Preparing for Baby
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There is a great deal to consider when preparing for the arrival of your new baby. Here is a checklist of essentials you will need for the arrival of your little one.
Preparing for Baby’s Room
Baby’s Cot
· Wind-up mobiles/ Merry-go-round
· Mattress
· Blanket
· Bumper
· Cot sheets
· Mattress protector
Changing table (optional)
Chest of Drawers
Clothes
· Pacifiers
· Mittens
· Bootees
· Nappy
· Nappy liners
· Cotton buds
· Blouse/shirts – long and short sleeves
· Suits – pants and long shirts
· Handkerchief
· Safety pins
· Face towels
Cotton balls etc.
Nail clippers
Cream to prevent nappy rash
Oil for wind
Ziplock to store soiled pampers or nappies.
Gripe Water
Preparing for Baby Bathing
Wipes
Baby bath tub
Bath mat
Bath towel
Bath sponge
Baby soap/ bath lotion
Baby shampoo
Cotton buds
A jug of cool boiled water
Baby oil
Baby powder with puff
Tissue paper
Diapers
Care of the Umbilical Cord Stump
Sterile swab applicators
Sterile cotton swabs
Sterile container for cord spirit
Cord spirit
Preparing for Feeding Baby
Milk bottles & small sized teats
Bottle scrub brush
Warmer cum carrier bag
Thermometer (to use when baby is unwell)
Large pan/pot (for sterilising)
Tongs (to handle hot bottles)
6-Bottle Electric Steam Steriliser (optional)
Milk containers
Accessories
Playpen
Walker
Stairgates
Rubber protectors
Highchair
Bouncer
Stroller
Baby carrier
Pram
Toys & Playstuff
Rattle
Mirror
Baby gym
Mummy Care
Maternity Dress/ Pyjamas with front opening for breast feeding
Breast cream
Cotton balls
Nursing pads
Disposible panties
Sanitary pads
Bedroom slippers
Breast pump
Other Optional Items
Electrical Flask
Claypot or double boil claypot for mum’s confinement soup
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Thanks for the handy info. Must print and paste on fridge!
finali found a useful guide.
This is very handy! tHANK U!