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