What does a newborn need?
A Note from us....
"Congratulations on your pregnancy and welcome aboard this wonderful journey to parenthood. As exciting as it is we also understand just how daunting the preparation can be. There are so many decisions to make and we know you just want the best for your little one. We've curated this simple list of true essentials, without all the 'extras' just for you....... xxxx"
Travel
- Car seat (capsule or suitable from birth and correctly fitted)
- Mirror for the car
- Bag for baby items
Sleep
- Safe sleep space- bassinet, pepi pod, wahakura, cot (firm, preferably new, snuggly fitting mattress)
- Water-proof mattress protector
- Fitted sheets
- Blanket/swaddle or sleeping bag - Natural breathable fibres cotton, merino, wool
Changing
- Newborn nappies
- Wipes- disposable or cloth
Health
- Thermometer
- First aid kit
Clothing
- Natural fibres are best e.g cotton, merino
- More than one of each:
- Warm hat
Infant Feeding
- If Breastfeeding
- Breast
- Properly fitted feeding bra or singlet
- Breast Pads
- If Expressing
- Breast pump (hand or electric)
- Bottles and teats
- Something to store breastmilk in eg: bags
- Bottle brush
- If Formula feeding
- Formula (Stage 1 of any brand)
- Bottles and teats
- Bottle brush
- Sterilising method microwave steriliser, sterilising tablets, boiling
- Buggy/pram
- Baby carrier/wrap
- Baby monitor
- Changing table/mat
- Nappy cream
- Nail clippers or file
- Breastfeeding pillow
- Dummy/pacifier
- White noise machine
- Comforter/Cuddly Toy
- Cloths for burping, wiping, catching
- Humidifier
- Nipple shields & Creams
- Reuseable Wet Bag
- Breast Pump (unless planning to express from birth)
- Baby Bath
- Infant Hairbrush
- Baby lotions & soaps
- Bibs
- Soft Washcloths/towels
- Room/Bath Thermometer
- Sun canopy/Window Shade for car Seat