baby mache - baby and parenting directory australia
baby and parenting directory categories



 
BABY PREPARATION CHECKLIST
 
 
A guide in preparation for your new arrival.
 
 
 

CLOTHING

  • Bodysuits x 10 (for newborn 00000 or 0000)
  • Mittens x 2
  • Bonnets or Hats x 2
  • Booties or socks x 5
  • Soft shoes x 1
  • Singlets x 10
  • Pants or Leggings
  • Shirts or tops
  • Jackets or jumpers

NURSERY/BEDROOM

  • Wall Murals
  • Mobile x 1
  • Nursery Monitor
  • Breathing Monitor
  • Cradle Bassinet & Mattress or Snuggle Bed & Cot 
  • Spare Cover for snuggle bed
  • Mattress Protectors x 2
  • Bassinet Sheets x 2
  • Blackets x 2
  • Mosquito Net
  • Baby Wedge
  • Cot & Mattress
  • Mattress Protectors
  • Cot Pillow
  • Cot Sheet Sets x 2
  • Cotton Cot Blanket
  • Woolen Cot Blanket
  • Cot Quilt
  • Night Light / Lamp
  • Cot Mosquito Net/Halo Stand & Net
  • Bed Rail (single bed) 
  • Dummies

CHANGE TIME

  •  Disposable Nappies x 2pkts or
  • Cloth Nappies x 2 dozen
  • Pilchers or waterproof covers x 4
  • Nappy Liners
  • Nappy fasteners
  • Nappy Stacker
  • Change table & Mat
  • Nappy Disposable System or
  • Nappy Buckets with lids x 2
  • Nappy Rash Cream or Powder
  • Baby Wipes

BATHTIME

  • Baby Bath and Stand
  • Bath Support
  • Face Washers and Towels
  • Comb and Brush Set
  • Baby powder/ shampoo/ oil
  • Safety Scissors/ Nail Clippers
  • Non Slip Bath Mat
  • Bath Seat
  • Bath Toys
  • Cotton Balls / Swabs

FEED TIME

  • Breast Pads
  • Breast Pump
  • Breast Milk Storage
  • Support Pillow
  • 6 – 8 Bottles
  • 3 – 4 Extra Nipples
  • Bottle Brush
  • Bottle Drying Rack / Dishwasher Caddy
  • Formula
  • Bibs
  • Sterilizing System
  • Feeding Bowls
  • Soft Bite Spoons (Long & short handled)
  • Soft Drinking Spouts x 2
  • High Chair
  • High Chair Floor Protector/ Mat
  • Food Blender
  • Face Wipes or face washers

PLAYTIME

  • Playpen
  • Activity Rug
  • Rattles/ Soft Toys
  • Bouncer / Rocker
  • Swing
  • Jolly Jumper

 

LETS GO OUT

  • Baby Capsule/ Car Seat
  • Head Support
  • Window Sun Protectors
  • Baby View Mirrors
  • Sling/ Pouch (birth-1 year)
  • Carry Cot
  • Portable Cot
  • Pram / Stroller
  • Portable Highchair
  • Sheepskin/ Pram Liner
  • Pram Toys
  • Sun Cover
  • Rain Cover
  • Insect Cover
  • Nappy Bag with change mat
  • Bottle Bag  

FEELING UNWELL

  • Baby Thermometer
  • Medical Dispensers
  • Teething Rings
  • Humidifier
  • Baby Panadol
  • Teething Gel
  • Nasal Aspirator

YOUR HOME

  • Safety Gate/ Barrier
  • Assorted Safety Products
  • Developmental Toys
  • Developmental Books

TOILET TRAINING

  • Potty
  • Bathroom Step
  • Booster Seat                   
 
 
 
 
(This list is to be used as a guide only)