Expecting a baby...What essentials does your newborn actually need?

Congratulations on your exciting news! Discovering that you're expecting a baby is a wonderful moment, and naturally, you'll start thinking about what your newborn will need. With countless shopping lists online, it can feel overwhelming, but I've simplified it for you and added examples...

These are the real essentials a newborn will need in the very early days - there is also a list of extras that you may also want to consider...

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ESSESNTIALS

WHAT TO WEAR

• 14 baby vests (newborn/first size) - https://amzn.to/4nlcCA6

• 14 baby grow/sleepsuits (newborn/first size) - https://amzn.to/4gFaAs5 / https://amzn.to/3KF8pJ4

• 1 cardigan/thin jacket (ideally without a hood) - https://amzn.to/46XuTOg / https://amzn.to/46XuTOg

• 1 thicker coat/pram suit (season depending) - https://amzn.to/4pP9lLl / https://amzn.to/4gLvhmk

• 1 hat (season depending) - https://amzn.to/4gLvhmk

FOR SLEEP TIME - somewhere firm and flat day & night

• 4 cellular blankets - https://amzn.to/4pFgZrq

• Baby sleeping bag (if preferred) - -https://amzn.to/4nxFIwn 

• Swaddle bag option (if preferred) - https://amzn.to/4ntIeE2 

• Fitted sheets (for sleep space)

• Waterproof sheets (for sleep space) - https://amzn.to/4nowAKA

FEEDING

• Steriliser

• Bottles x6 (if considering bottle feeding)

• Formula (if using)

• Nursing pillow/pregnancy pillow - https://amzn.to/46JsNlf

• Nursing bra x2 - https://amzn.to/3KysAbI

• Breast pads (reusable if breastfeeding) - https://amzn.to/4nXwOrJ

BABY CARES

• Nappies - size 1

• Baby wipes/ cotton wool pads

• Nappy sacks

• Baby bath - https://amzn.to/42qzUfD / https://amzn.to/4nxLZYS

• Thermometer - https://amzn.to/42oijFj

• x2 baby towels - https://amzn.to/4nvixCP

• 5 Muslin squares

• Dummy/soother (if using) - https://amzn.to/4pJyjLU

• Nail clippers/file

• Black & white sensory cards - https://amzn.to/4gWNAoL

EQUIPMENT

• Sleep space (firm & flat)

• Car seat

• Pram/travel system

• Changing mat

• Room thermometer - https://amzn.to/4o5kNAM

  
  

NON ESSESNTIALS

• Bath thermometer

• Baby carrier / sling - consider hire service BABOODLE - code LAURENHEYBABY for 20% off

• Bouncer / rocker

• Play mat / Play gym

• Sleep aid or white noise - EWAN - https://amzn.to/4pRCIfX SNUZ CLOUD - https://amzn.to/476ci2x

• Breast pump - PIPPETA - code HEYBABYANDBEYOND for discount

• Milk Storage bags - https://amzn.to/4pSt3Wr

• Silver nipple shields PIPPETA - code HEYBABYANDBEYOND for discount

• nipple cream - https://amzn.to/478zM7e

• Rockit - https://amzn.to/4gTrxzi