Baby checklist: Preparing for baby arrival
There is a great deal to consider when preparing for the arrival of your new baby. Here is a baby checklist of essentials you will need for the arrival of your little one.
The complete baby checklist:
We have tried to help anxious and excited new parents to leave their anxiousness away! Prepare for your baby’s arrival with this must-have baby checklist!
Do you have all these in your checklist prepared for your newborn?
Preparing for Baby’s Room
- Baby’s Cot
- Wind-up mobiles/ Merry-go-round
- Mattress
- Blanket
- 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 for cool boiled water
- Baby oil
- 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
- Stairgates
- Rubber protectors
- Highchair
- Bouncer
- Stroller/pram
- Baby carrier
- Toys & Playstuff
- Rattle
- Mirror
- Baby gym
Mummy Care
- Maternity Dress/ Pyjamas with front opening for breast feeding
- Breast cream
- Cotton balls
- Nursing pads
- Disposable panties
- Sanitary pads
- Bedroom slippers
- Breast pump
Other Optional Items
- Electrical Flask
- Claypot or double boil claypot for mum’s confinement soup
Have we missed out anything in this baby checklist? Add it in the comments box below.
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