Newborn Checklist

Clothes

• Babygros (all in one jumpsuit with feet) - size 0-3 months and size 3-6 months.
• Shortsleeved bodysuits for summer - size 0-3 months and size 3-6 months.
• Bibs in sizes small.
• Hats - sun hats or warm winter hats with ear-laps.
• Mittens (optional) scratch mittens, or warm winter ones.
• Jackets, cardigans/sweaters- to keep the chill off your baby in air conditioned rooms or in the winter.
• Wraps- multi purpose (used for partial shade, breastfeeding shawl as well as wrapping baby).
• Nappy storage area.
• Nappy disposal system.
• Cloth nappies or small hand towels to place under baby on change mat (for comfort as the plastic is cold).
• Nappy rash cream.

Bath Items

• Facecloths.
• Safety cotton buds, wider buds that cannot be pushed too far into the ear.
• Baby shampoo.
• Bath thermometer.
• Hooded towels.
• Baby lotion.

Bedtime

• Bassinette mattress protector, sheets, Blankets (cotton or flannelette depending on season and home temperature).
• Cot sheet sets, 2 mattress protectors, heavy blankets are not reccomended due to the risk of sudden infant death syndrome.
• Mobile.
• Baby monitor.
• Lamp/night light.

Items For Mom

• Lansinoh cream and nipple guards for sore nipples.
• Feeding cloth.
• Nursing pads.

General and First Aid

• Rattles/suitable soft toys for newborn babies.
• Playmat/playgym.
• Bouncer/rocker.
• Decorations for nursery, wall stickers, border.
• Pram toys.
• Washing powder and fabric softener for sensitive skin.
• Nappies Newborn size 0-5kg - disposable or cloth.
• Thermometer.
• Saline spray for unblocking babies nose.
• Saline drops for cleaning sticky eyes.
• Nail clipper or scissors.

Feeding

• Bottles 125 ml 0-3 months; 260 ml 3 months+
• Slow or regular flow nipple only.
• Bottle brush.
• Sterilizing equipment.
• Breast pump.
• Pillow while nursing to support baby.
• Baby bottle.

Out and About

• Nappy bag.
• Portable change mat.
• Plastic bags to dispose of wet cloths, nappies etc.
• Toys to amuse baby.
• Bottles.
• Portable formula container.
• Water.
• Bibs.
• Spare cloths for baby.
• Warm jacket and hat.
• Nappies, wipes and cream.
• Rain cover for stroller.
• Thermos to carry warm water for bottles.
• Spare nipples for bottles.