Baby Checklist
For Hospital (For Mum)
PJ’s – 1 Pair for each day of your stay
Slippers
Toiletries – Don’t forget to ask your hairdresser for some of their sample bottles of your favourite shampoo
Lots of maternity pads and breast pads
Bosom Buddy
Magazines
Portable DVD player or iPod
For Hospital (For Baby)
6 x Growsuits
6 x Singlets
6 x Wraps
2 x Beanies or Hats
2 x Bunny Rugs
Nappies – Some hospitals like you to supply your own nappies, especially if you are using cloth
Alpha Keri Wash, Sudocrem Healing Cream & Sorbolene Cream – These 3 item I seriously cannot live without
For Home (For Mum)
Nappy Bag
Sling
Breast pump
Milk band
Thermometer
Essential Books - Baby Massage: The Calming Power of Touch, Complete Baby & Childcare: Everything You Need to Know for the First Five Years, & Child Health: DK Healthcare
Journal – Our favourite is New Mothers Journal or BubbaLog
Thank you Cards
Wear
8 – 10 x Growsuits
8 – 10 x Singlets
6 x Booties or Socks
8 – 10 Bibs
2 x Beanies or Sun Hats
Bath
Plastic Bath
Infant Towel
Lots of Face Washers – Small and thin are the best for tiny little bodies
Alpha Keri Wash, Sudocrem Healing Cream & Sorbolene Cream – These 3 item I seriously cannot live without
Sleep
Bassinette, Snuggle bed or Cot
2 x Sheet Sets
3 x Bunny Rugs
2 x Mattress Protectors
6 x Muslin or Flannelette Wraps
1 x Blanket or Quilt
2 x GroBags
Room
Baby Monitor
Night Light
Mobile
Change Table
Chest Of Drawers
Book Case
Comfortable Chair
Wall Decals
Play
Play mat
Bouncer or Rocker
Rattle, Chew Toys & Rings
Eat
Before long you will be introducing solids.
New Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner: 200 quick, easy and healthy recipes for your baby
Qubies
Sippy Cup
Melamine Dinner Set
Spoons
Lots and lots of face washers
Lots and lots of bibs – For home use we highly recommend buying multi packs from the Supermarket