My List for Labour, Hospital and Beyond!

[AliB]

Hi all

There are plenty of people asking the question, 'what do i need to buy for baby''? So I thought I'd share MY ULTIMATE LIST!! I am lucky enough to have a very organised sister who gave me her list, and I have been tweaking it over the past 4 months or so. I really hope it is useful for somebody!

Note: This list is not for everyone, it is my ultimate list and would need lots of tweaking to suit you! eg I'm using disposables... a bassinet (that was added to the list when I scored a $22 one off ebay complete with mattress and 2 sheet sets)... grobags... etc.

HOSPITAL

Labour Bag
Antenatal card
Birth Plan
Preg notes; birth skills book
Birth skills kit bag
birth ball
massage tool and/or tennis ball
massage oil
aromatherapy oils
Birthing wrap
Spare shirt to give birth in; singlet and yoga pants
Warm Socks - grippy x 2
Cheap undies pack
Heat pack
Tissues
flannels
face spray bottle
Lip balm
scissors and emery; toiletries
Hair band/ties/bobby pins
Maternity pads
Books / Magazines
Ipod / cds
Snacks and drinks for me and RH
Sweets
Telephone Numbers
Phone and charger
Camera and charger
water
Money
Paper and pens

My Hospital Stay
Nightie; pjs;
tshirt/yoga pants/long sleeves
Bras
Breast Pads
Dressingown
Slippers
All Toiletries and hand cream;
Dark hand towel
Hairbrush
Maternity pads
ear plugs and eye mask
lansinoh nipple cream
antibacterial gel
Soft loo paper and/or toilet wipes [thanks ladies!]
Tissues
Birkenstocks
Going home outfit
Travel clock
Hair dryer and straightener

For Baby's Hospital Stay - Nappy Bag
Hospital says "During your stay we provide all clothing, nappies and wraps for your baby"
muslin squares
baby wash cloths
baby wipes
Outfit to take baby home in
Wrap / swaddle
Scratch Mittens
hat
2 first size nappies

HOME

Maternity Pads

Sleeping
Cot
Mattress
Mattress protector - for cot
Fitted Sheets - for cot
Flat Sheets - for cot
Cellular cot blanket
Wool cot blanket
Bassinet
Bassinet mattress
Bassinet sheet
Mobile and other nursery decorations
Baby monitor
Room and bath thermometer
Lamp/Night Light
Grobags

Bathing
Baby Bath
Hooded Bath Towels
Soft Sponges and/or wash cloths
Sorbolene cream
Nail Clippers
Ear Buds

Changing
Changing Table
Change Pad
First Size Disposable Nappies
Nappy Cream - Sudocream
Baby wipes - big box and travel packs
Nappy sacks
Nappy wrapper bucket - TommyTipee Sangenic
Bin
Reusable wipes
Small tomato sauce bottles x 2
Nappy or dirty clothes bucket
Baby Toiletries
Cotton Wool wipes

Clothing
Hats
Singlets
Sleeveless bodysuit
Body Suits - long sleeve with feet
Body Suits - short sleeve
cardigans
cotton socks
Shawls and wraps and blankies
Scratch mittens
Bibs

Breastfeeding
Nursing Bras
Breast Pads
Breast Pump
Muslin squares
lansinoh nipple cream
Rocking chair
Packet of cloth nappies

Bottle and beyond
bottles, teats & caps - Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature
Microwave Steam Steriliser
High chair

On the Move
Car seat
Head hugger
Stroller with basinette attachment
Rain cover, sun cover etc
Baby Carrier
Changing bag with mat
Baby view mirror
Car sun screen mesh
portacot
Mummy hook for pram

Misc
Ear Thermometer
Amolin washing detergent
Bouncer seat (loan)
Play mat/Baby gym (loan)
Swing seat (loan)