Maggie - it is never too early.. and anyway, this is the fun bit..

I've not had a bubba yet, but this is what I've found....

have you decided what you want to do re: nappies? If you want to use a combo. then it is good to look out for bargins, savings of $10 per box are not uncommon, but only come once every month or two, so maybe wise to stock up if you find a good deal? Apparently Huggies are the best?

If you want 'fitted' cloth nappies, there is a bit of research that needs to be done on the best type and they are expensive, so best start getting them slowly.. if you want square nappies, by all means get them now as like clothes, everything needs to be washed, and you don't want to be doing lots of washing in the last weeks - best have them already to wash and wait for a nice sunny day and do them all at your lesuire...

I would not buy clothes - I bought some and so many people have given me clothes that I have way way way too much - I will never get through them (and I'm sure once I actually give birth, more clothes will come)...Have about 8-10 jumpsuits, but that is it.. If you don't get any as gifts and need more you can send DH to buy them anywhere - even Coles has the Bonds ones..

One cot set is not enough - sorry.. my book recommends 8 sets - yes 8... I have a bassinet so I'll also be useing old pillow cases, and then have asked close friends to buy me cot sets for a gift (not clothes). So maybe you need to look at this item more?

Do you have a baby bath? They are only about $25 and will save you so much water - and baby bath items? Baby towel, face clothes, etc..

Do you have a change matt?

One of the best things to do is pretend you have your baby in your arms now and imagine changing / bathing / feeding etc.. how will you do these things? Is everything in reach?

We realised that we do not have enought bath rails for her towel! So you may also need individual things that others don't need...

it is all just so excited - have fun with it..

Oh, for the Hospital, you may need to bring your own maternity pads (like 2 packets) and your own breast pads (one packet)..

good luck