Your little bundle of joy will be here before you know it and so it is important you have all the newborn baby essentials checked off before your baby’s arrival. Among all the to-dos on your plate, figuring out what you need can be confusing and a little overwhelming, especially with all the options out there. But don’t worry, you’re not alone!
In this blog we’ve detailed a complete list of things you will need for the first three months or so to help you feel more prepared for the day you bring your baby home. Use this newborn essentials checklist to discover what you may still need for the nursery, as well as other things you may have forgotten including bathing essentials for newborns and essential clothes for newborns.
Shopping for cute baby clothes can be fun, but you’ll want to make sure you pick out practical items that will keep your newborn comfy and cosy. Keep in mind that newborns quickly grow out of smaller-sized clothes, so you need a handful of newborn clothes for the first couple of weeks then clothes for 0-3 months that your baby can grow into.
You’ll probably keep adding to your child’s wardrobe as he or she grows, but here’s a list of the minimum essential clothes for a newborn you’ll need in the first few weeks:
Designing and setting up a baby’s nursery can be an exciting part of pregnancy for many couples as you eagerly await the arrival of your newborn. As well as furniture, you’ll need décor, bedding and any extras you want really. Here is a stripped-down list of the basic baby nursery essentials you need:
Young babies need their nappy changing up to 12 times a day and older babies need changing at least 8 times daily. Here is a list of must have items that will make nappy changing a breeze for you and your little one:
For when you’re out and about with your little one, head over to our blog on baby changing bag essentials for some life-saving tips to ensure you’re prepared for any situation.
Bathing is a great addition to baby bedtime routines for children of any age. You don’t need to give your newborn baby a bath every day – every three days or so is usually enough – though a warm bath can often help soothe and relax your newborn before bedtime. Here are the baby bath essentials you will need to create a calming bath time:
Whether you’re breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, you’re going to need a whole bunch of things for mealtimes. All babies are different, some babies may feed often and other may snack in between larger feeds whereas other will not need as much. After a few weeks your baby’s stomach will get bigger so they will need more milk. You should feed your baby as often as they want for as long as they want. As a rough guide, your baby should feed anything from 8 to 12 times a day or more during the first few weeks. Here is a list of feeding essentials for a newborn:
Breastfeeding:
Formula feeding:
When you’re out and about with your little one, there are a few things you can carry with you that will make all the difference and ensure that you’re prepared for any situation that comes your way. Whilst you’re here, check out our blog post on baby changing bag essentials for a complete guide to everything you could possibly need in your baby’s changing bag and more:
And finally… baby accessories! Some of these accessories are optional, but they can certainly make your parenting journey a little more convenient and enjoyable.
When you first have a baby there are so many products you may need, you will certainly acquire a mountain of different things, not to mention the baby shower gifts if you choose to host a baby shower leading up to the arrival of your little one. From setting up the nursery to ensuring you have the necessary items for sleeping, eating and changing, it’s easy to keep buying things for your unborn baby. We hope this blog has simplified your baby essentials shopping list to help you feel more prepared for the day you bring your baby girl or baby boy home.
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