Baby Checklist

Your baby due soon? Don't know what you will need? Want to check you've got everything? Have a look in our checklist below to see if you have everything you need.

Things you definitely need

• Cot (plus mattress, sheets and blankets)
• Car seat
• Pram buggy or travel system
• Six sleepsuits/ long sleeved suits
• Six vests/ short sleeved suits
• Two cardigans/ jackets
• Shawl or snow suit
• Hat, mittens and bootees
• Changing mat
• Nappies
• Bottles/ teats/ bottle brush (only needed if not breastfeeding)
• Nursing bra and breast pads 
• Loads of bibs
• Loads of towels/ flannels/ muslin squares (for bathing and dribbles!)
• Loads of kitchen roll and cotton wool pads
• Brush and comb

Things that are handy, but not essential

• Moses basket/ crib (plus mattress, sheets and blankets)
• Baby bath
• Baby box or bag
• Sling
• Bouncy chair
• Baby monitor
• Changing bag
• Steam steriliser
• Breast pump
• Baby lotion
• Baby wipes
• Bath thermometer
• Nail scissors
• Nappy wrapper

Hospital bag, essential items to take to the hospital:

• Front-opening nighties, dressing gown and slippers
• Nursing bras, breast pads
• Maternity, or super-absorbent sanitary towels 
• Toiletries
• Nappies
• Baby toiletries and cotton wool
• Baby clothes
• Shawl or cot blanket, hat & mittens if it's cold
• Car seat
• Clothes and a coat if it's cold 
•  Money and camera