SHOPLIST

Which baby products are essential for the first year? Here's a list of the main things you'll need to clothe, move and feed your baby, as well as give him a safe place to sleep and explore.

Sleep time

  • Bed and mattress
  • Mattress protection
  • Fitted sheet x 2
  • Blanket
  • Bed linen sets x 2

First trip

  • Baby carrier
  • Isofix for baby carrier
  • Stroller
  • Stroller blanket

Clothing

  • Body x 4-5
  • All-In-One suit x 4-5
  • Tights x 2-3
  • Jacket x 2
  • Hat x 3
  • Socks x 3

Bathing and wrapping

  • Baby bath and seat
  • Natural hair and body shampoo
  • Soft sponge
  • Bath towel
  • Bath thermometer
  • Changing mat

Nursing

  • Nursing bra x 2
  • Breast pads
  • Nipple cream
  • Breastpump
  • Reusable baby wipes
  • Nursing pillow

Bottle feeding

  • Bottle x 2
  • Bottle teat
  • Bottle and teat cleaning brush
  • Bottle warmer
  • Bottle sterilizer
  • Thermal bag for bottle
  • Bib x 6

To hospital

  • Night wear, slipper and bathrobe
  • Comfy cotton underwear x 2
  • One-time hospital pants x 5
  • Nursing bra
  • Newborn diapers
  • All-In-One suit x 2
  • Baby hat, socks and gloves

Good to have

  • Baby carrier adapters for stroller
  • Stroller raincover and insect net (may be included with stroller)
  • Footmuff for stroller or buggie
  • Stroller organizer bag
  • Baby carrier or sling
  • Bouncer chair
  • Liner for bed
  • Night lamp
  • Air humidifier

Baby shower

  • Play mat
  • Bed carousel
  • Soft toy
  • Inprint kit
  • Silver plated rattle
  • Baby booties
  • Knitted baby blanket