Attention To : Daddy-and-Mummy-To-Be

.My adorable Lil' Niece

Presenting a checklist I got from here. To my dearest friends who are now expecting, happy hunting ya! *Excited mode* La la la.

Large items:
Infant safety seat/baby capsule for car transport
Stroller/pram
Rain cover for stroller/pram
Moses basket or bassinet for when baby is first born
Crib/ cot
Baby bath
Baby Change-table
Diaper bag/Nappy bag including change mat
Night light

Diapering (Disposable) :
2 packets Newborn size
Wipes – disposable or washable
Baby ointment/barrier cream to prevent rash
Pail for soiled diapers

or

Diapering (Re-Usable) :
24 cloth or re-usable diapers
Whatever you will use to secure the diaper, e.g. snaps, Velcro, safety pins
Waterproof protectors – depending on the type of re-usable diaper you choose
Baby ointment/barrier cream to prevent rash
Pail for soiled diapers

Clothing: (With your list of newborn needs - included a rough guide here for you - don't buy too many clothes as you will not know how big your baby is, and besides newborn babies grow very fast)
6 Onesies (lightweight, short sleeve, poppers over diaper area)
4 Sleepers/Grow suits (long sleeve, and legs, with poppers opening over diaper area – weight depends on climate)
6 Pairs socks or booties (booties tend to fall off all the time)
5 Baby Sleepers or nightgowns
2 Newborn hats (depending on climate)
2 Washable bibs
Cardigans (depending on season)
6 Singlet/sleeveless vests/undershirts - for hotter climates
Outing clothes (preferably don’t have to be pulled over the head)
3 Receiving blankets (lightweight blankets)
2 Swaddling blankets (cotton or muslin)
2 Blankets (according to season)

Bathing supplies:
2 Soft washcloths
2 Soft towels (with hood if preferred)
"Baby bath" solution or mild soap and shampoo
Baby hair brush and comb
Baby nail scissors or clippers
Baby massage oil
Cotton wool balls
Cotton buds
Bath thermometer (optional)

Optional accessories:
thermometer
Digital
Pacifiers /dummies
Nasal aspirator (ear syringe can also be used)
Sun shades for car window

Feeding:
Breast-feeding
Breast pads
V-shaped cushion
Breast-pump
Sterilizing equipment (Microwave, Electric, Chemical or boiling)

Bottle-feeding:
6 bottles
Bottle brush
Sterilizing equipment (Microwave, Electric, Chemical or boiling)
Formula (check with your Health Care Professional which one)
Thermal bottle carrier

This is such an exciting time of your life, and with your newborn baby checklist you will be as ready as any new dad or mum can be!