Baby essentials (checklist)

The birth of a child involves a great deal of preparation. Do you already have all of your baby essentials? It is advisable to arrange everything before the seventh month of pregnancy. We recommend putting together a checklist of baby essentials. When drawing up a checklist of baby essentials, it is important to consider whether you plan to give birth at home or in hospital. After all, your baby may arrive earlier than expected! You will find most products - and good advice - in baby shops. Various maternity care organisations can also provide recommendations on putting together your baby essentials. Chances are there are also other new parents in your neighbourhood, who can share their practical experiences with you. You can also put together a checklist using our online wish list. Find the products you want in the desired colour or pattern and add them to your online wish list/checklist. You can then e-mail the checklist not only to yourself, but also to friends and family. To make it even easier, we have put together a checklist of all basic baby essentials for you. You can save or print out this handy checklist.

Baby bathing essentials

• Baby bath or tub
• Baby bath stand
• Hand wash basin
• Nappy pail
• 2-4 bath capes
• Baby wipes
• Bath thermometer

Baby grooming essentials

• Changing pad
• Terry cloth changing pad cover
• Hair care set: baby hairbrush and baby comb with rounded teeth
• Fever thermometer
• Baby oil
• Zinc ointment
• 6 absorbent cloth nappies
• 1 package of newborn nappies
• Baby shampoo
• Baby bubble bath
• 3 navel bandages
• 6 cloth wipes
• Manicure set: scissors with rounded tip, nail clippress room and nail file
• Cotton buds
• Cotton wool
• Bulb syringe
• Box for baby wipes
• Baby supplies basket
• Dummy

Baby clothing

• 2 onesies, size 50-56
• 4 onesies, size 62-68
• 6 T-shirts with nickel-free press fasteners
• 2 wrap-around shirts
• 4 trousers
• 2 pairs of socks
• 2 bonnets

Nursing essentials

• 3 feeding bottles
• 2 bottle nipples
• Bottle rack
• Bottle & nipple cleaner
• Microwave steriliser

Nursery and home essentials

• Cot or bassinette
• Changing table
• Wardrobe/chest of drawers
• Bouncy seat
• 2 sleeping gowns
• Hot water bottle with cover
• 2 flannel bed sheets
• 3 fitted sheets
• 3 top sheets
• 3 bottom sheets
• Mattress
• Baby monitor
• 2 blankets
• Playpen
• Plastic and fabric playpen mattress

Travel essentials

• Car seat
• Travel cot
• Pram
• Nappy bag