A complete list of what to buy? does it exist?

[JellyBean]

Are you anywhere near Balcatta at the moment? There is a fab shop there called the One Earth Outlet, and they sell all sorts of chemical-free baby products as well as cloth nappies.
If you are going to use disposables then I would buy at least 4 packs of the newborn size as you will not want to go anywhere for a while as you will be tired and bleeding heavily (sorry- its the truth!). You will also need stacks of thick sanitary pads (with wings!)- I mean about 5 packs- think of it like a period times 10! Don't use tampons as this will only slow down the flow and you will be passing large chunks of tissue that have built up over the 9 months (sorry if too much info!!- noone told me this and I was unprepared for it!)
Natures Child does some great organic cotton breast pads - you just chuck them in the wash afterward. Avail at one earth outlet or online. The disposable ones make you sweat (eek).
You don't need baby shampoo, conditioner and all that stuff yet. You only need:
- One baby wash which can be used for body and hair (if they have hair!!)
- One cream for nappy rash (Natures Child does a Bottom Balm which is brilliant!)
- Powder is optional (the oldies like to use it) Gaia does a natural one, as does Baby Organics. Just DONT use Johnsons as it is loaded with toxic chemicals!
- Baby wipes (again- don't buy the conventional brands as they are full of toxins). Nature Babycare does natural wipes and eco disposable nappies - avail at Coles & Woolies. Otherwise the One Earth Outlet or Health Food stores sell numerous natural baby wipe brands. Some people choose to use cloth wipes- but you will need a stack of them in the early days as they poo, poo, poo!!

Other stuff you will need:
-Burp cloths (the good old fashioned square cloth nappies are brilliant for this! I also used these to cover the change mat as they wee and poo all over it in the beggining- lol)
-Baby singlets (even if its cold weather- they are great for under coveralls etc)
-Muslin wraps (great for swaddling baby and allowing their skin to breathe).
-a baby beanie (if its cold)
-All-in-one outfits (ie bonds wondersuits) for cold nights.
-100% cotton bedding (at least 2 sets as they spew milk).
-A pram that reverts to bassinette mode so baby can lie flat and sleep anywhere.
-I do not recommend cot mattresses that have plastic on one side (these are banned in some counties in Europe as they can make baby overheat). Just get a normal cot mattress (natural fibres are always best) and apply a Eucalyptus tencel non-toxic waterproof mattress protector on top. They also double as a bottom sheet, are incredibly soft and they are brilliant!! I have seen them in BIG W- otherwise they are available from ecobabe online. You will want at least 2 of them! (I have 3..)
-Sleeping bags are also great for keeping baby warm at night as they have a tendency to kick off all the rugs. Try to get one that is made of natural materials (ie cotton) so it breathes- synthetic materials like nylon etc are not safe for babies.
- Soft baby night light for feeding, changing etc.
- Classical music CD for baby sleeping (it also helps to block out sudden noises which can wake baby).
- baby carrier or sling - I have the Baby Bjorn- great to wear after feeds to help them digest and bring up wind.

I will add more if I think of more.

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