It’s pretty much guaranteed that most pregnant women will love shopping for their baby before his arrival. Expectant parents are bombarded with catalogs and advertisements for their nearest baby shop, all offering huge lists of ‘essential’ items for their new baby. It can be tough especially for first time parents to figure out what they really need to buy and what can wait until the baby is older or may not be needed at all.
It doesn’t take a lot of money to provide for your newborn. At the very basic level, as long as he has something to wear, something to eat and somewhere to sleep, he will be content. Of course it can be fun to buy a few extras too but there is no need to feel pressured into buying lots of unnecessary items.
A baby clothes list can be a good way to make sure you buy everything you need without buying too much. If you know exactly how many sleep suits, how many vests and so on you will need in the first few months, you’re less likely to spend a fortune on lots of outfits that will only be worn once. You can also make a list of other items – 3 baby towels, 4 crib blankets and so on.
The crib is the first big ticket item on most baby shopping lists. Cribs range from cheap and simple to very expensive but safety is paramount. If you are using a secondhand crib, be sure to buy a new mattress as old crib mattresses have been linked to SIDS. As well as the crib, you’ll need plenty of suitable bedding.
Most mothers like to have at least a couple of bottles handy, even if they are breastfeeding. If your baby takes milk from a bottle without fuss, it allows you to go out for an evening or even return to work while still providing breast milk.
A car seat should be the final essential on your list – make sure you buy one before your due date.
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