Clothing
• bodysuits
• singlets
• growsuits
• sunhat
• warmhat
• jackets, jumpers, cardigans
• socks, booties, soft soled shoes.
• bibs
Playtime
• pram
Out & about
• pram
• sun shade for pram
• baby capsule / car seat
• head support for capsule
• sun shades for car windows
• baby carrier / sling
• nappy-bag with change mat
• portable cot
Dinner time
If you are intending to breastfeeding, you'll require very little additional 'equipment'. If feeding is difficult and you find that you do need feeding equipment such as sterilisers,
• breastpads
• special 'feeding' pillow or 'V' shaped cushion
• 2 bottles (more if you will be bottlefeeding)
• bottle cleaning and sterlising equipment
• highchair (from 6 months +)
Changing & bathing
• change table
• change mat
• basic toiletries (nappy wipes, barrier cream, sorbolene cream, cotton wool, cotton buds, nappy disposal bags, soap/bubble bath, shampoo, massage oil)
• newborn nappies (fitted cloth or disposable)
• bath - look for one with a 'plug'
• bath seat - stops baby moving in the bath
• towels, 2 at least
• washers, 2 at least
• water temperature thermometer
• nail scissors
• hairbrush & comb
• muslin squares
Sleeping
• bassinet
• bassinet mattress
• bedding for bassinet (3 undersheets, 3 top sheets, 3 mattress protectors, blankets)
• cot
• cot mattress
• bedding for cot (2 undersheets, 2 top sheets, 2 mattress protectors, blankets)
• monitor
General
• comfortable chair for feeding / night-time settling
• nightlight
• mobile
• decor - curtains, pictures, rugs, etc
• chest of drawers for storage
• bouncer chair
• toys
• activity mat
• re-stock your first aid kit
• safety products - when you baby starts moving (stair gates, safety plugs for powerpoints,tap guards, etc)