Whats everything you need to buy for a baby before its born?

Question

Whats everything you need to buy for a baby before its born?

Answer 1

just go to a store/toys r us has a baby list and have fun shopping, google a baby list and buy things second hand...  

Answer 2

Larger items:  

Infant safety seat/baby capsule for car transport

Stroller/pram  

Rain cover for stroller/pram

Moses basket or bassinet for when baby is first born

Crib/ cot ( see hints under Reduce the risk of SIDS)

Baby bath

Baby Change-table

Diaper bag/Nappy bag including change mat

Night light

Very comfortable chair for night-time feeding

  

Diapering:(Disposable)  

2 pkts Newborn size  

Wipes – disposable or washable  

Baby ointment/barrier cream to prevent rash

Pail for soiled diapers

  

or  

Diapering:(Re-Usable)  

24 cloth or re-usable diapers

Whatever you will use to secure the diaper, e.g. snaps, Velcro, safety pins

Waterproof protectors – depending on the type of re-usable diaper you choose

Baby ointment/barrier cream to prevent rash

Pail for soiled diapers

  

Clothing:

(With your list of newborn needs - I've included a rough guide here for you - don't buy too many clothes as you will not know how big your baby is, and besides newborn babies grow very fast)  

6 Onesies (lightweight, short sleeve, poppers over diaper area)

4 Sleepers/Grow suits (long sleeve, and legs, with poppers opening over diaper area – weight depends on climate)

6 Pairs socks or booties (booties tend to fall off all the time)

5 Baby Sleepers or nightgowns

2 Newborn hats (depending on climate)

2 Washable bibs

Cardigans (depending on season)

6 Singlet/sleeveless vests/undershirts - for hotter climates

Outing clothes (preferably don’t have to be pulled over the head)

3 Receiving blankets (lightweight blankets)

2 Swaddling blankets (cotton or muslin)

2 Blankets (according to season)

  

Bathing supplies:  

2 Soft washcloths

2 Soft towels (with hood if preferred)

"Baby bath" solution or mild soap and shampoo - also OK

Baby hair brush and comb

Baby nail scissors or clippers

Baby massage oil

Cotton wool balls

Cotton buds (baby ones with one end enlarged so cannot be pushed too far and do damage)

Bath thermometer (optional)

  

Optional accessories:  

thermometer

Digital

Pacifiers /dummies

Nasal aspirator (ear syringe can also be used)

Sun shades for car window

  

Feeding:  

  Breast-feeding

Breast pads

V-shaped cushion

Breast-pump or something for hand expressing – including containers for expressed breast milk  

Sterilizing equipment (Microwave, Electric, Chemical or boiling)

  Bottle-feeding

6 bottles and 6 nipples(teats)

Nipple brush

Bottle brush

Salt for cleaning nipples(teats)

Sterilizing equipment (Microwave, Electric, Chemical or boiling)

Formula (check with your Health Care Professional re which one)

Thermal bottle carrier

  

This is such an exciting time of your life, and with your newborn baby checklist you will be as ready as any new dad or mum can be!

Answer 3

the usual. diapers, wipes, diaper rash cream, bottles if you plan on using them. baby clothes, crib, crib sheets. I'd also recommend a swing (they work wonders when you want to get things done around the house) receiving blankets, bibs, baby wash, a pacifier, a light weight stroller. I'd also recommend some infant tylenol or motrin. Even though they can't use it when they're newborns it will be nice to have in the house when you do need it for when they get a fever, or for there immunizations or teething that way you already have it and don't have to run out to get it.

Answer 4

I'm a new parent myself and here's what I got so far:

Newborn size diapers 4-10lb size

Bassinet or Crib

Car Seat

Stroller

Baby wipes

Baby bottles in case mom needs breast pump or decides to use formula(wouldn't recommend buying formula until after baby is born because you might not need it)

Newborn size Clothes, towels, blankets

Extras:

Swing

Baby Sling(Like a reverse back pack to put your baby in)

Last but not least you should keep a cool head and don't let yourself panic