Products Needed for the First Twelve Months

It can be hard to remember everything needed for you and your child for the first twelve months and more.
Hopefully this list will help you with our recommended purchases.

For Sleeping and Changing:

Moses Basket or Crib plus mattress
Cot or Cot bed plus mattress
Changing Mat
Changing table with drawers
Changer for top of cot (optional)
Moses Basket sheets – 4. (these can also be used for the pram)
Cot sheets – 4.
Baby quilt, bumper, pillow (NB: only to be used after the child is 2 years old)
Curtains (blackout)
Cellular blankets
Grow-Bags 2. 0 – 6 months
Changing bag (plenty of shops sell them)

For Baby:

Newborn Nappies – Pampers© or Huggies© nappies – 3 – 4 packs
Sensitive baby wipes
Nappy bags/sacks
Milton©
Sterilising tablets & bags (handy for travel – optional)
Fairy© Non bio Washing powder
Anti-Bacterial Spray
Anti-Bacterial Hand wash
Baby sponge
Cotton wool – large roll
Baby shampoo/Baby Bath – Johnsons & Johnsons© /Natural products
Sudocream/Vaseline/Nappy Rash Cream (Bepathen)
Calpol © or Children’s Nurofen©
Bonjela©, Calgel ©& Teetha© (Herbal remedy)
Olive oil (in case of cradle cap or dry skin)
Baby massage oil
Baby Formula – (If not breast feeding)

Clothes for Baby

Bibs with Velcro fastenings
Baby grows x 12 New-born and 0-3 months
Baby vests x 12 New-born and 0-3 months
Cardigans – 2
Hat and mitts – 2
Hair brush baby kit
Baby’s Laundry Basket
Baby towels x 3
Fleece blanket – 1 (for outdoor)
Other blankets – 4 (cotton)
All in one suit or fleece outfit – 2
Small baskets for storing nappies, clothes
Muslin clothes
Baby towels with hoods

For Mother:

Large Maternity Pads – 2 pack
Breast pads – 2 packets
Breast feeding Bras
Breastfeeding pump (optional to rent)
Changing Bag

For Later Stages

Weaning – beakers, bowls, and spoons
Bath seat
Bath toys
Travel Cot/Playpen – optional as a present (from 12 weeks onwards)
Easy view mirror (teddy bear with mirror)
Fresh food feeder
“Bumbo”© floor seat/chair – comes in a variety of colors used from 5 months onwards
High Chairs – needed from 5 months upwards.

Equipment for Baby 0 – 6 months

Room Thermometer
Baby bath and stand or Baby bath mould
Top and Tail bowl
Baby First Aid kit including nail clippers
Digital Ear Thermometer
Sterilizer plus bottles (9oz bottles)
Teats – newborn plus and number two teats
Bottle brush
Soothers – 0 – 3 month
Soother tree – handy if breastfeeding
Formula Dispenser
Baby monitor – digital with temp gauge (18c – 21c ideal temp)
Baby sling
Mobile or music for side of cot or crib (from 12 weeks onwards)
Window Blinds for car -2
Twisted Toy for car seat (from newborn)
Baby play gym – animal theme very colorful (from 6 weeks onwards)
Excellent present ideas here – interactive toys for babies / colorful hand toys / toys that attach to the buggy / soft books and teddies
Bouncing chair (from 2 or 3 weeks onwards)
Car seat plus base (suitable for baby until approx. 12 months or when their head is higher than the back of the seat)
Pram, buggy plus foot muff, umbrella and rain cover

Note:

It is advisable to purchase a tray (20) of the formula food plus teats in case of emergencies at home BEFORE you leave the hospital. They are very handy to have and save you having to sterilize bottles for the first few weeks.

If you plan on expressing after 2 or 3 weeks, the electric pump can be hired from Holles St. Enquire about this before you leave the hospital so that you know where to get it and how much it costs if needed.