Essentials For Your New Arrival

Essentials for your new arrival

Welcoming a little guest to your home is a great joy. Babies are something really. They turn your world upside down and inside out but we just can’t do without them. The entire process is one that has to be thought out very carefully and in a detailed manner. Changes have to be made not only in your personality but in your lifestlye.

Somethings need to be minused and some things have to be added. It is a good idea to compile a Shopping List for a Newborn Baby. You will be amazed at the things needed to prepare for this amazing little person.

To help you get ready for your new arrival we have here a check list of all the things you might need.

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Pregnancy and Labour Checklist

Pregnancy Checklist

2 to 3 nursing bras
2 to 3 support bras and briefs
Maternity wear
Night wear
Good pregnancy guide book

Read – Normal Or Cesarean Delivery?

Your Labour Bag

Hospital file and medical reports
2 front – opening night shirts
Extra absorbent sanitary towels (night and heavy flow preferably)
Lip Balm – after operation you can’t drink anything and your lips dry up badly
Disposable briefs
Vest and rompers for baby
1 dozen nappies
Wet wipes for baby
Nursing bra and pads

Read – Kiehl’s Baby Skin Care, Hair Care & Body Skincare

Feeding

2 Nursing bras
Breast pump
Bra pads
Nipple cream

Bottle Feeding

Bottle warmer
Sterilizing kit
Bottles 6 to 8 oz
Bottle brush to get to the bottom of the bottle
Bibs at least 6
1 baby formula pack

Activity

Baby bouncing chair
Soft toys
Baby gym

Baby clothes

6 to 8 body suits or vests
Receiving Blanket 1
2 Cotton caps
2 Mittens
3 soft cloth booties
6 day time clothes
Baby Hangers
2 sweaters
2 warm shawls

Bathing and Changing

Plastic bath tub
Re-usable or Disposable nappies
Cotton wool and baby comb
Baby towel with a hood
Baby nail cutter
Nappy sacks
Baby oil, lotion, shampoo and soap
Nappy rash cream
Change bag and mat

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Baby Items

Main Items

Baby thermometer
Pram
Infant car seat
Cot/cot bed with mattress
Baby Carrier
Crib
Child view mirror
Head Support
Waste paper basket for dirty diapers
Baby cupboard
Toy chest or basket

Acessories for sleep

Bedding and sheets
Cot Mobile

Safety

Baby listening monitor
Bed guard for your bed so that the baby does not roll off.

Here is a chart to help you shop for clothes for your child

Size Chart for Shopping List for Newborn Babies

SIZE
HEIGHT
WEIGHT
AGE

Newborn / Small
18-23 in
8-12 lbs
0-3 months

Medium
23-25 in
12-18 lbs
3-6 months

Large
25-27 in
19-21 lbs
6-9 months

Extra Large
27-29 in
21-23 lbs
9-12months

Hope this list helps you get better organised…we want to share in your joy too.