‘Shopping list for New Born baby’

‘Newborn necessities checklist’ 

Just like adults, even newborns have needs. The only difference is that they do not ask for them. You need to plan and arrange all the things that a newborn needs. A newborn baby requires a lot of care and attention from the mother. Every mother wants to make her baby as comfortable in the hospital as possible, which is why the need for a newborn necessities checklist is a must. There are so many items that are required that it really is a good idea to compile a Shopping List for a New born Baby.

Shopping List:

Clothing:

• Undershirts / vests

• Pram suit

• Babies Caps/ Hats

• Receiving blankets

• Double receiving blankets

• Sweaters

• Pairs booties

• Pairs socks

• Bodysuits

• Sleep suits / stretch-suits

• Bibs

• A set towels for drying

Bathing:

• Baby bath oil

• Soaps for bathing

• Baby bath tub

• Baby shampoo (tears-free)

• Baby bath thermometer

• Changing

• Dozen Cloth Diapers

• Diapers

• Cotton balls

• Baby Wipes

• Diaper rash ointments

• Baby lotion

• Baby oil for massage

• Tissues

• Disposable wipes

Feeding:

• Good quality feeding bottles with silicon nipples & nipple brush.

• Sterilizing equipment

• Hot bottle

• Formula stock

First Aid Kit or Safety:

• Nasal aspirator (nose sucker)

• Digital thermometer

• Swabs

• Baby Nail/Clippers/Scissors Manicure Set

• Baby Monitor

Bedding:

• Cot, crib

If you are using a crib, approved crib and crib mattress;

waterproof mattress covers

fitted crib sheets

light blankets that fit in the crib

• Wearable blankets

• Cotton blankets

• Fitted sheets

• Night lights

Miscellaneous:

These are just basic items which are a necessity. You may also want to think about purchasing the following:

• Dirty-diaper bin or bucket

• Pairs scratch mittens

• Cotton swabs

• Hangers

• Infant car seat

• Diaper bag

• Stroller

• Backpacks and soft carriers

• Safety pins and rubber or nylon pants (if you are using cloth diapers)

• Swing

• Sun screen in summer months

*Please email comments and suggestions.