Buying for Ur Newborn

Buying for your baby can be a very exciting time. Here is a guide to what you may need for your newborn. Try not to go overboard when you shop as your baby will grow very quickly and you may find they do not get to wear some of the beautiful outfits you purchase. Clothes also seem to be given as gifts a lot. Generally they will spend most of their time in comfortable cotton “grow-suits”.

Clothes for Your Baby
6 body suits (these button up between baby’s legs and prevent it from riding up her back)
6 stretch suits (all-in one)
2 cardigans
1-2 hats
6 pairs of socks or bootees/mittens
5 newborn bibs
4 cotton wraps / thermal blanket

Bathing
Baby wash
Baby Lotion
4 flannels or soft sponges
2 bath towels (preferable these would be reserved especially for your baby’s use)
1 pair of baby nail scissors or clippers

Bedding
3 sheet sets (No pillow)
2 mattress protectors
2 underblankets
1 well fitted and clean cot mattress
Remember that SIDS guidelines recommend you do not use quilts, doonas, soft toys, pillows and cot bumpers.
1 pcs - baby sleeping bag to keep them warm and cozy if sleeping in air-cond room

Your Baby
Feeding Bottles / Pacifier
Milk Powder depending ur choice and suitability of your newborn
Steriliser
Warmer
Lots of Diaper depending ur choice of brand.
Cloth Diaper
Diaper bin or disposal unit
Diaper sacks
Changing mat
Pure Cotton wool
Diaper lotion / cream
Yu Yue Oil (to be massaged on your baby tummy)
Gripe Water


*Just a mere list adopted from various website to share with all mums..Thanks!