New born baby Essentials

I love the NoseFrida. It’s easy to clean and I didn’t realize how often I’d actually need to clear a newborn’s nose.

Someone got me a first aid kit from Amazon. It has a thermometer, nail clippers, nose suction, and other things. It seems like it will be really helpful

The books say to buy as few newborn outfits as possible because they grow out of them so quickly but I completely disagree. My boy was born small anyway but he has 2-3 clothes changes a day and he is sick and wees on his fitted sheets - you needs loads of clothes and sheets - loads!!! And you have to wash a lot 😂

I’ll post some pics of the checklist I’ve written myself - hope it helps xx

Tommee tippee prep machine if bottle feeding is a must have and a life saver! x

Nose Frida, halo swaddle, finger nail clippers, snuggle me, a million diapers. I have a 6 week old and these have all been must have items for me

Swaddles! We didn’t dress our son in clothes for the first two weeks except for doctors appointments. Make sure you have Soooo many diapers and wipes! Mainly make sure you have everything YOU need...postpartum care, groceries, etc.

I got all the clothes and majority if equipment used frim ebay/gumtree. this way it is very cheap, also newborn clothes are often worn once or not at all. I bought 7 of short and long sleeve and jumpsuits. And 2 hats. I recommend woven wrap if you think of baby wearing. You can use it from birth. It helped us from the beginning to put our baby to sleep and gave me some rest while my partner was wearing the baby!

6 onesies, lots of washcloths (we use for spit ups as well), 2x swaddle blankets, 2x sleep sack, newborn thermometer, nail clippers, my breast friend (if you’re breast feeding), bassinet, a box of newborn diapers (buy more later if you need them), 2x towel, baby soap, body lotion, Vaseline/bum cream, variety of baby wipes (you’ll eventually figure out a brand you like), nasal aspirator

To me the essentials are grooming kit/healthcare kit, their nails grow like crazy!! Also loads of baby cloths, and a sling.
I would say don’t get too many newborn clothes, is best if you get more of the 3-6 months ones.
I got a breastfeeding pillow and to me is useless, but if you want to, give it a go,it can be good for you especially at the start when babies are floppy.
And the basic like nappies, wipes, pram, cot, bath...

More burp cloths than you think you need! 0-3 onesies are a good size and will last a while. The lounger and Boppy - and a lactation consultant to talk to if you are going to breastfeed immediately!! And think about your own recovery too! If vaginal, Tucks pads and thick hygiene pads! And dermoplast (everyone always forgets the mom after!)