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New baby shopping checklist

Use this editable starter to plan purchases for your baby's first weeks. The starting quantities are examples, not an official newborn-care list; check what you already have before adding more.

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Your care team's feeding advice, maternity provider's take-home requirements and local product rules take priority. Confirm those details before choosing equipment.

Your checklist

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Choose one plan per row. The checkbox is separate. If you own some and need more, split the item into two rows. Optional items start as Skip.

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A simple sleep setup

Cot or bassinet

Quantity: 1 · Need to buy

Choose one infant sleep space that meets local safety rules; check recalls and complete instructions.

New matching cot or bassinet mattress

Quantity: 1 · Need to buy

Firm, flat and a snug fit for the exact sleep-space model; check whether it is included.

Fitted sheets

Quantity: 2 · Need to buy

Match the mattress dimensions and fit securely; adjust the spare quantity to laundry frequency.

Audio or video baby monitor

Quantity: 1 · Skip

Optional for your home's layout; follow safer-sleep guidance with or without a monitor.

Nappy changes

Small starter pack of nappies

Quantity: 1 · Need to buy

Disposable or reusable, as chosen; check fit before stocking up on one size.

Cotton wool or gentle wipes

Quantity: 1 · Need to buy

Choose a small pack; wipes should be fragrance-free and alcohol-free.

Wipe-clean changing mat

Quantity: 1 · Need to buy

An existing suitable towel may cover the need; a dedicated changing table is optional.

Clothes and washing

Bodysuits

Quantity: 4 · Need to buy

A small washable rotation; check gifts, season and fit before buying more.

Sleepsuits

Quantity: 4 · Need to buy

Start with a few easy-change pieces and adjust to size and laundry frequency.

Pairs of socks

Quantity: 2 · Need to buy

Check whether the clothes already have covered feet before adding more.

Seasonal cardigan or outer layer

Quantity: 1 · Skip

Add only for the actual weather; avoid buying several future sizes in advance.

Outdoor hat for the season

Quantity: 1 · Skip

For outings if needed; remove indoors and do not add it to the sleep setup.

Soft towels

Quantity: 2 · Need to buy

Clean towels already at home may work; a hooded baby version is optional.

Soft washable cloths

Quantity: 2 · Need to buy

Check existing small cloths before buying a baby-labelled set.

Baby bath

Quantity: 1 · Skip

Optional if a suitable clean bowl is available; no bath product replaces constant adult supervision.

Baby nail file or infant nail clippers

Quantity: 1 · Need to buy

Choose one basic tool; a large grooming kit is optional.

Feeding equipment, if needed

Muslin or burp cloths

Quantity: 4 · Need to buy

For everyday spills; check existing washable cloths and keep them out of the cot.

Bottles with compatible teats and caps

Quantity: 2 · Skip

Only if bottle feeding is part of the plan; try a small quantity before buying a set.

Bottle and teat brush

Quantity: 1 · Skip

If using bottles, choose a brush reserved for feeding equipment and follow cleaning guidance.

Supplies for the chosen sterilising method

Quantity: 1 · Skip

If needed for feeding equipment; confirm the method first, as an electric appliance is not the only option.

Breast pump, if buying one

Quantity: 1 · Skip

Only if expressing is planned or advised; check fit, compatible parts and provider loan or rental options first.

Getting out and about

Rear-facing car seat suitable for a newborn

Quantity: 1 · Need to buy

For car journeys; confirm local approval, baby's size, vehicle fit and installation before comparing models.

Stroller suitable from birth

Quantity: 1 · Skip

If useful for your outings; check a manufacturer-approved lie-flat newborn setup, folded size and included parts.

Bag for changing supplies

Quantity: 1 · Skip

An existing washable bag may be enough; buy a dedicated changing bag only if it adds useful space.

Before you shop

Buy for your laundry routine

Treat the clothing quantities as a starting point. Check gifts and the first size before adding more, then adjust when your washing routine shows what is missing.

Check fit before comparing prices

Measure the room, storage space and folded stroller, and confirm car-seat compatibility. Once an item fits your setup, compare the exact model and the parts included in the price.

Keep the sleep shopping list short

Focus on the sleep space, matching mattress and fitted sheets. Leave pillows, cot bumpers, nests and decorative bedding off the sleep setup; follow current local safer-sleep guidance.

Choose feeding equipment after the plan is clear

Bottles, a pump and sterilising supplies start skipped because needs differ. If they become relevant, check the care team's advice, compatible parts and any provider loan or rental before buying a set.

Questions about this list

Do I need to buy every item before the baby arrives?

No. Start with the relevant sleep, changing, clothing and travel basics. Optional rows can stay skipped, and the feeding rows should follow your household's plan and care-team guidance.

What can I buy second-hand?

Clothes and washable everyday items may be useful after checking their condition. For a cot, check recalls, parts and instructions, and plan for a new matching mattress. Do not buy a car seat with unknown history - confirm its labels, recalls, age, parts and instructions against manufacturer guidance and local rules.

Which baby items are worth a price check?

The cot or bassinet, mattress, car seat and any stroller or pump you decide to buy are useful candidates. First match the exact model, fit and included accessories; a cheaper incompatible item does not solve the need.

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