Hi girls,

I guess this is one of the best parts of pregnancy - shopping, but I have no idea what the essential things are that I need to buy? Obvious I need a pram, size 000 baby clothes, nappies, some blankets(what sort?) ... or maybe a baby monitor?

Also please help me make up a checklist to prepare for the baby's arrival, for example, what kind of health insurance should I have for the baby? I forgot to change my health insurance level to cover pregnancy and now I'll have to pay for all the private hospital bills etc., I don't want that to happen again with the baby.

thanks,
tt
p.s could anyone recommend some maternity shops as well? in Melbourne area.