I have prepared a newborn checklist for you. I have used almost all of them for my own daughter and some of them are truly lifesaving. I hope it will be useful for you too.
Health
- Digital Thermometer
- Sensitive laundry detergent
- Oral Syringe
Sleeping
- Cot
- Cot mattress
- 2-3 sets of cot sheets
- Baby monitor
- Muslin wraps
- Baby night light for night feeds
Bath
- Baby Soap or Shampoo
- Moisturizing cream or baby oil
- Baby bath
- Baby wipes and cloths
- 2-3 hooded towels
- Nail clippers
- Hairbrush
- Lots of nappies
- Rash cream
- Under pad
Breastfeeding
- Nursing bras
- Breast pads
- Breastfeeding pillow (its not necessary)
- Breastfeeding cover (its life saver, I used this in a bus, in underground, in everywhere, so useful)
- Nipple cream (necessary)
- Breast shell
- Breast pump (if you are working, I recommend buying electric one)
- Breast milk storage bags
- Bibs
Out and about
- Pram or stroller
- Rain Cover
- Car capsule or baby seat
- Pram blanket/cocoon
- Pram hook
- Baby bag/ Nappy Bag
Bottle feeds
- 4-6 bottles
- Sterilizer
- Bottle brush
- Bottle warmer (you can do it in a pan with hot water)
- Dummy
- Breast pump (these can also be hired from your local Breast-Feeding Association and some pharmacies)
- Bibs
Clothing
- Mittens
- Hats
- Socks
- Sleepsuits
- Blankets
- Outfits
