When it comes to baby stuff, there’s a vast array of products available, but do you REALLY need all that stuff ?
Here’s a list of the basic things you’ll need and then stuff you MIGHT want, and things that are really just NOT necessary
BASICS
- All in one suits (some long sleeves for cold days and short sleeve for hot weather), hats, socks, and weather-appropriate outerwear.But you only need about 6 in small sizes 000 is average but really small baby might need size 0000.
- Nappies and Wipes: Whether you choose disposable or cloth nappies, having a good supply of newborn is necessary as they POOP a LOT.
- Feeding Supplies: If you’re breastfeeding, you MIGHT want a breast pump (but not every mother NEEDS an expensive electric pump), nursing bras, and storage bags .If bottle feeding about 6 bottles, teats, and some method of sterilizing- microwave or electric
- Sleeping Essentials: A bassinet with a firm mattress and fitted sheets. Additionally, consider swaddle blankets, sleep sacks are popular
- Transportation: A car seat is a must for safely bringing your baby home from the hospital and for any travel. A stroller or baby carrier is also essential for getting around.Makes sure it is easy to fold adn to place in your car boot
- Feeding Gear : You dont need this for 4-6 months High chair or feeding seat for when your baby starts solids. Baby spoons and bowls are also handy.
- Entertainment: A baby bouncer, and a variety of age-appropriate toys for stimulation.-if funds are tight or you are just money savy-these can be bought second hand or borrowed (they grow out of these quickly)
- Baby Care Items: Washcloths, baby towels, gentle laundry detergent, and a nappy rucksac or bag for outings
MAYBE ITEMS
Some people like to purchase :
- Special feeding chair -but really-‘youll probably spend more time in the lounge room so make sure you are comfortable sitting in your lounge chair to feed baby
An electric breast pump –
if you plan to back to work early and need to start stocking up
If your baby is prem or not feeding wellIf you have low supply and need to boost
If your baby cant feed and you need to express to give your milk in bottles
A baby monitor – many paretns buy these to make sure they hear their baby crying or to watch as baby stirs-Believe me -you will hear your baby crying and many mums find they respond to every little sound whihc may make you more anxious
An apnoea mattress -this can also cause more anxiety
