Essentials for Mum-2-B.                         

 Gliding rocking chair for feeding
 3 Boxes maternity pads
 
6 Breast pads washable
2 Boxes disposable breast pads
2 Maternity bra’s
Maternity support panties 
Belly belts combo to change every day jeans and skirts into maternity wear.  (great money saver!!!) 
   
Mexican chime bola to soothe the baby in the womb!       
                                                
A good idea to purchase a lullaby swing "before" baby comes home.     

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6 Gro suits/ Rompers 
6 Newborn Singlets  (3 for $10.00 at Baby on a Budget)
2 Pair Booties
 
2 Pair Scratch Mittens
2 Hats / Bonnets
4 Pair Socks
6 Bunny Rugs / Wraps
   
2 Sleeping bags  (togs to suit season)   
  
6-12 Baby Bibs 
 
1 Dress Shawl 
 
                              
   Nappy Needs 

24 Cotton Nappies (flannelette for newborn)

4 Snappy Nappy  fasteners  & / or  12 nappy pins
4 Pilchers
2 Quality Nappy Pails with secure lids or
   
Disposable Nappy unit with refills   
  
Quality Nappy change bag with wet bag and change mat included
 
Baby wipes
 
Good quality  Nappy rash cream
 
Nappy Stacker
 
OPT:   one months supply of  newborn disposable nappies  
(for emergency's)
 
 

 Breast / Bottle Feeding

Avent Starter Kit  (this is a must)
4 Newborn teats and bottles
   
Nursing Bra's  
  
Breast Pump and bottles for storage
 
Bottle Steriliser  

 Bath Time

Bath & Stand

Safety Bath aid  to enable hands free (ask for advice)
   
2 Towels 
  
2 Wash Mittens / face cloths
 
1 Pair Nail Clippers
 
Brush and comb Grooming set
 
Wooden changetable
 
Change mattress & cover 
 
or Bath  Combo change centre 
 
          

Bed Time

 Bassinet or  Snuggle bed

Monitor : Breathing  or  sound and movement
 
Safety sleeping systems 
   
2 Mattress protectors each for bassinett and for Cot
 
4 - 6 Warm bunny rugs
 
Cot Blankets      
 
Sheet sets and extra fitted sheets
   
Mosquito net & or  fitted cot net
 
Sheepskin underlay
 
Night light 
 
Cot mobile
 
 

Out and About                         

 Car window shades  (window sox)
 
0-4 Convertible Car restraint
Extra bolt  (if required for second car)
Extenstion straps for station wagons / hatch backs
Head support
Pram / Stroller
Sheepskin liner, Rain cover, UV insect net for pram
Sling / Harness / Carrier / Back pack /Cocoon. 
 
ShoppingTrolley snug

Bottle warmer for car 

Pram rug / Foot muff
 

3 -4 Months                         

Cot to Australian safety standards
Quality , well fitted Mattress.  Breathable or Innerspring.
 
Walker / Entertainer, Play gym
Playpen  (Mattress optional)
Mobiles  for visual stimulation
 

5 Months On.                        

Hi chair/ Portable table gripper seat. 
Bath ring /Toilet trainers
 
Storage pots for solid foods, soft bite spoons
Parent steerable trike with waist support
Safety door / Stair barriers
Household safety products eg.door stoppers corner cushions fridge locks etc
Activity stimulation toys
Jolly Jumper (for excercise) stand optional