Clothing

• 6-8 cotton singlets
• 2-3 woollen vests
• 8-12 stretch 'n' grows (all-in-ones)
• 2-3 wool cardies (cotton in summer)
• 2 wool or cotton beanies (hats)
• 2-4 pairs of socks or booties (choose booties with elasticated tops that don‘t fall off easily)
• 4-8 bibs
• Chest of drawers/Storage

Optional:

• 1 pair of scratch mittens
• Baby sleeping bag or tie-gown

NB: It's a good idea to wash all clothing before baby wears it for the first time. A chemical free/sensitive skin detergent is best.

Feeding

• 2-3 maternity bras
• 6-12 washable breast pads
• 1 box of disposable breast pads
• Nipple cream
• Feeding Pillow

Optional:

• Breast pump (manual or electric)
• Bottles, newborn teats
• Steriliser, bottle brush
• Burping pads
• Breast feeding tops

Bath/Change

• Baby bath -the Tummy Tub is great; safe, secure and recommended by midwives all around the world.
• 2 Baby towels (hooded towels are great for keeping babies head warm)
• 6-12 flannels or gauze squares (for washing/cleaning baby, and for use when changing very new babies due to their sensitive skin - different colours for face and bottom so you can keep them separate)
• Change table or change pad
• Nappies, nappy liners, nappy bucket/laundry bag, nappy pins, overnaps, whitener
• Barrier cream
• Baby soap and shampoo
• Nail clippers
• Baby brush and comb

Optional:

• Bath support (it can be hard at first to wash and support baby at the same time) - not needed if you are using a Tummy Tub

Bedding and Linen

How many blankets do you use and when? A good guide is:

Summer - two cotton, one woollen

Winter - one cotton, two woollen.

You can quickly feel how warm baby is by touching between their shoulder blades, they should feel warm but not hot.

• Cot, bassinet or carry cot/Moses basket (new mattresses are best for preventing cot death, do not leave plastic wrappings on)
• 4 muslin wraps
• 2 mattress protectors
• 4 snuggle blankets for use during the day (polar fleece feels really nice and dries quickly, but don't use in babies bed due to the risk of overheating)
• 2-3 cot or bassinet sheet sets
• 1-2 cotton blankets
• 1-2 wool blankets
• Sleep-EZ or Safe T Sleep (baby's skull is still quite soft at birth and this will help prevent flattening of the head)
• Pillow case or cloth nappy to catch spills (so you don't have to change the whole bed)

• Bouncinette
• Activity gym (these become useful again later for distracting babies who try to struggle away when you change them!)
• Stimulating toys (black and white objects are great for newborns as their eyesight is still developing)
• Music

Travel

• Newborn carseat (rear facing)
• UV screens for car windows
• Pram/Buggy in newborn (flat) position
• Head support (for carseat and buggy use, newborn necks are very floppy)
• Front pack, or Sling (great for hands-free shopping etc, and baby is happy being so close to mum)

Optional:

• Buggy sheepskin (not for sleeping on due to possibility of overheating)
• Nappy bag with change pad
• Car seat clip (so that you can clip your car seat into your buggy and go)
• "Baby On Board" sign

Health

• Medical Kit, thermometer

Optional:

• Remedies for colic, earache and teething are very useful to have around just in case
• A vaporiser, for clearing blocked noses when baby is sick
• A nasal aspirator for clearing mucous from the nose

Swimming

• Waterproof nappies (if you are going to take your baby to the pool, these will stop you worrying about any accidents that may take place!)

Optional:

• Tummy time activity gym
• Buggy/stroller toys
• Travel highchair (an instant highchair away from home, great for when you‘re visiting friends without children)
• Playpen
• Hip Seat

Pregnancy/Birth:

• Wheat Pack
• Homeopathic Pre-Birth & Birthing aids
• Stretch mark cream
• Maternity/wireless Bras

Please don't hesitate to call Julia if you have any questions. Good Luck!