I wouldnt bother with a grooming kit or medical dispenser, for the reasons the others have said.
Definately invest in some flat nappies, i have the ordinary terry toweling ones, as bibs just dont even begin to catch the spews a newborn does! Seriously. At times you'll wonder how so much came from something so small!!!!
Definately go the Wondersuits, or at least some long-sleeve onesies, and some singlets and socks. That pretty much all Jazz wore for the first little while. Two pieces are just too hard to deal with a newborn, the tops ride up and you spend half your time pulling them back down!
Nappy rash cream!!! Some good quality fragrence-free nappy wipes (or cloth wipes if you're that way inclined, PM and I can recommend some). The cheaper wipes cause disgusting nappy rashes.
Honestly though, when I saw this title my first thought was "A SWING!". I couldn't have had a hot coffee (Jazz was... erm still is... very much an in-arms baby) without the swing.
Possibley look at a good carrier. Most people would recommend the Ergo, i haven't personally tried it. I can recommend a good ring sling, which was a LIFESAVER. Really, a lifesaver.
Lansinoh if you are going to breastfeed. It might seem expensive but once you've used it, you'll be prepared to pay triple for it!!!!
Oh, and two more essential items (sorry this is long!) are two books:
- The Wonder Weeks by Hetty Vanderijt and Frans Plooij
- What Every Parent Needs to Know by Margot Sunderland
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