Shopping list for everything needed ahead of the baby’s arrival

Are you panicking when thinking of everything you need to buy?

It can be a bit stressful with everything you want to buy ahead of your baby’s arrival, but keep in mind – you don’t need everything that is available. Most important is some clothes and lots of nappies. After that, relax and have a think about what’s required for you and your family to get things to work. If something is missing, you can always get it later.

The baby wardrobe:

• 5-9 pcs wrap-around bodysuits (saving you from having to pull things over the baby’s head)
• 2-3 pcs cardigans with zipper
• 4-6 pcs soft leggings with cuffs (good to grow with)
• 3-4 pcs pajamas (with zipper, great for changing nappies during night time)
• 1-2 pcs thin beanies
• 4-6 pairs of socks

For colder seasons:

• 1 quilted overall
• 1 fleece overall
• 1 lined beanie
• 1 pair of soft slippers
• Gloves

By the bed:

• Bedside crib
• Mattress
• Mattress cover
• Pillow (specific for newborn babies)
• Baby sleeping bag or quilt
• Duvet cover & sheets
• Crib bumper
• Baby nest
• Bed mobile
• Baby monitor

At the changing table:

• Changing mat (preferably in waxed fabric, easy to wipe off)
• Nappies, cloth or disposable
• Washcloths, fabric, or disposable
• Thermometer
• Baby cotton buds (good for early navel care)
• Ointment against nappy rash
• Children’s pain relief (paracetamol or ibuprofen)
• Nasal aspirator
• Saltwater nasal rinse
• Nappy bin
• Baby manicure set
• Changing bag

In the changing bag:

• Nappy bags
• Mobile changing mat (often included with the changing bag)
• Extra sets of clothing
• Pacifiers
• Small soft towel
• Comfort blanket (you get a lot more use of this than you may think)
• + items from the changing table. Soon enough you will know what you need to bring for your baby!

In the bathroom:

• Bathing tub
• Bathing support (great bathing tub accessory)
• Bathtub thermometer
• Baby oil
• Baby shampoo/soap
• Soft bath towels
• Washcloths

Carry & Sit:

• Baby carriers/carry wrap (read more about the benefits of carrying your baby)
• Baby rockers (traditional with calming movement)
• High chair

For walks:

• Prams (find the best price here!)
• Bassinet bedding (pillow, quilt & linen)
• Mattress protection (protects against vomit and possible nappy accidents)
• Rain cover
• Insect net
• Pram toy
• Cotton blanket
• Sheepskin (cooling in summer and warming in winter)
• Cupholder
• Pram lock (to securely lock the pram outside if it can’t be brought inside)
• Winter seat liner (required during winter months)

In the car:

• Infant car seat + car seat base
• Sunshade
• Mirror

Breastfeeding:

• Nursing bra
• Nursing clothes
• Breastfeeding pads (both disposable and washable are available)
• Nipple shields (great for protecting sore nipples, especially during the early days)
• Breastfeeding pillow
• Breast pump (manual or electric)
• Nipple soothing cream
• Breast warmers (protects and warms the breast during breastfeeding and helps prevent mastitis)

Bottle feeding:

• Baby bottles (come in many different models, test to find out which model suits you best)
• Baby formula (again, try different brands to find out which works for your little miracle)
• Baby formula dispenser (handy to keep next to the bed or when you are out and about).
• A small thermos
• Baby formula dispenser
• Water kettle (handy!)
• Bottlebrush
• Dish rack

Practical and important things:

• Pregnancy insurance
• Child health insurance
• Plan your parental leave

After childbirth (for the mother):

• Pre-cooked meals in the freezer, snacks, and sweets (you will need all energy available).
• Maternity pads
• Large panties
• Comfortable leggings
• Thermos mug (preventing you to have to drink cold coffee if you get distracted for a couple of minutes)
• Soft toilet paper

Bonus:

Memorialize the pregnancy and the baby’s first year by creating a photobook (nice to show to the child when they get older).

Did you know…

There is already a checklist in Preggers for you to use during your pregnancy. Removing and adding products to and from the list is easy, and you can even create a completely new list that suits your needs. Find the checklist in the main menu!