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mumofsix
Age: 36
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23-5-2008 - Items list OkMy mood while writing this blog:
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Someone has asked me to put together a list of things needed for baby. I will divide it into essential, convenient and luxury. It does depend on where you live in the world as some countries do not use nappies but from where I come from it will be on the essential list.

Essential:

  • Clothing: Newborns may go through many changes in day due to milk spills and leaking nappies. Sometime up to 3 outfits a day.

  • 30 old style cloth nappies

If using these. This is more than needed but handy to have extra around. Not sure about fitted cloth sorry.

  • 10 Long or short sleeved singlets
Newborns tend to leak from their nappies so need changing more.

  • 10 All in ones.
By this I mean any outfit. Depending on how often you intend to wash will dictate how many outfits you will have. I find outfits with no collar better as sometimes the rubbing if the collar on baby's cheek makes them think it is a boob.


  • 10 Cardigan
Cardies or warm tops/jackets. Again depending on the time of year will decide what you need.

  • 3 Hats
You often end up with more as outfits are often sold with a matching hat or bonnet.

  • 5 Booties/socks
I prefer socks over booties as they stay on better.

  • 4 Blanket wrap
These are great to swaddle baby and keep cosey or to lie baby on the floor for a kick.

  • 10 Bibs
These are not really needed till a bit later unless baby tends to spill milk.
  • 10 Muslin cloths
Great for wiping up baby spills.


  • Bathing: There are really no essential items for this. You can use your own bath or shower. You do not need special baby towels although they are nice and soft.
  • Corn starch Powder is great but not really essential.
  • Changing: Bottom barrier cream, Cloths or wipes to wash bottom with.

  • Sleeping: A cot is not really essential until baby is on the move but is very very handy.

Bedding: Three changes of bedding is ample. I put a cloth nappy under baby that can be changed easily if any spills happen. Some sort of mattress protector is also handy.

Travel:

  • Car seat/capsule
Most western countries require you to have one by law



Convenient:


  • Change table
Change tables help the back strain and give storage for all the toiletries. I have one now but didn't with my first. The floor works just as well.

  • Push chair/ Pram
You do not have to have one but it sure makes life easier.

  • Toys
You do not need to pay the earth if you don't want to. There are many toys you can make out of your cupboard.

  • Baby bath
Often change tables come with a baby bath.

  • Baby towels & Baby face cloth

Lovely and soft.

  • High chair
I love my high chair for keeping food all in one place. You can get by without one but it is a lot more work.

  • Nappy/baby bag
Helps to keep things all in one place although it does not have to be a specialised baby bag.

  • Bouncer
Keeps baby happy when awake, able to see you and give you arms free time.

Luxury:

  • Bassinet
These are lovely but not essential. A newborn can go straight to a cot.
  • Baby swings
  • Designer clothing

  • Shoes
Not really needed until they are on the move. There are some very cute though and often come as part of an outfit.



I may think of other stuff soon and will add it as I think of it.

2 Comments on Items list


clp - Sunday, 25 May
Hi mumofsix, thanks for putting together and sharing so much of information from your experiences. its really very useful that you are sharing this with others. May God bless you and your family with lots of happiness ...

katherinec - Saturday, 24 May
I've just discovered your page and am really enjoying your blogs! great for us first time moms with no clue! thanks!
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Daya (1996) Danielle (1998) Samara (2000) Caleb (2003) Levi (2005) Jaxon-Brian-Storm (2008)

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