Newborn baby

Planning Checklist

Clothing

☐	8 baby grows, side-snap fastening

☐	8 vests, side-snap fastening (short and/or long-sleeve based on season)

☐	8 one-piece sleepsuits (weight based on season)

☐	2 sleepers

☐	1-3 jumpers or jackets (front-button)

☐	1-3 dress-up outfits

☐	8 pairs of socks/booties

☐	3 hats (based on season)

☐	No-scratch mittens

☐	In cold weather, add a fleece onesie

Baby’s room – furniture

☐	Bassinet with insert

☐	Cot

☐	Cot mattress, snug fitting, firm and flat

☐	Rocking chair

☐	Baby monitor

☐	Night light

☐	Dresser

☐	Basket

☐	Changing table and pad

☐	Nappy bucket and liners

☐	Bouncer or swing

Feeding

☐	Bibs

☐	Burp cloths

☐	Nursing pillow

☐	Baby bottles

☐	Baby bottle countertop drying rack

Baby’s room – accessories

☐	1-3 waterproof mattress pads

☐	2-4 fitted cot sheets and cot blankets

☐	4-6 soft, light receiving blankets or swaddle sets

☐	1-2 heavier blankets

☐	Baby hangers

☐	Baby gym, playpen or play mat, soft toys, books

☐	Bassinet/cot mobile

☐	10-dozen cloth nappies or 3 large boxes of disposable nappies

☐	Nappy cream and baby powder

☐	Unscented baby wipes

☐	Baby wipes dispenser

☐	Soft flannels

☐	Infant bathtub

☐	Bath wraps

☐	Hooded towels

☐	Grooming kit

☐	Night light

Travel

☐	Nappy bag with pad

☐	Travel-size nappy-changing items

☐	Car seat and/or carrier

☐	Backseat mirror for car

☐	Hands-free baby carrier

☐	Pram

☐	Travel cot