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