i have been making a list of essential things to buy for our baby since my due date is fast approaching. i don't want to be buying things that i never use in the end so i'm quite careful as to what to buy really. as they say, newborns just outgrow their clothes in no time so i don't want to waste money on things that he/she might not actually use. so i've come up with a list that i found online. i wonder if i'm missing something here. suggestions please.Things I definitely need
- Cot (plus mattress, sheets and blankets)
- Car seat
- Pram buggy or travel system
- Six sleepsuits/ long sleeved suits
- Six vests/ short sleeved suits
- Two cardigans/ jackets
- Shawl or snow suit
- Hat, mittens and bootees
- Changing mat
- Nappies
- Baby wipes
- Bottles/ teats/ bottle brush (only needed if not breastfeeding)
- Nursing bra and breast pads
- Loads of bibs
- Loads of towels/ flannels/ muslin squares (for bathing and dribbles!)
- Loads of kitchen roll and cotton wool pads
- Brush and comb
Things that are handy, but not essential
- Moses basket/ crib (plus mattress, sheets and blankets)
- Baby bath
- Baby box or bag
- Sling
- Bouncy chair
- Baby monitor
- Changing bag
- Steam steriliser
- Breast pump
- Baby lotion
- Bath thermometer
- Nail scissors
- Nappy wrapper
Hospital bag, essential items to take to the hospital:
- Nighties, dressing gown and slippers
- Nursing bras, breast pads
- Maternity, or super-absorbent sanitary towels
- Toiletries
- Nappies
- Baby toiletries
- Cotton wool
- Baby clothes
- Shawl or cot blanket, hat & mittens if it’s cold
- Car seat
- Clothes and a coat if it’s cold
- Money and camera
- Ipod
- Magazines
source: emma's diary
