#NEW BABY ESSENTIALS CHECKLIST IRELAND MANUAL#
#NEW BABY ESSENTIALS CHECKLIST IRELAND FULL#

You’re helping them make space for the other clothes, toys and books their baby now needs. You may find that other parents you know offer you clothes (and other things like toys and books) their baby has grown out of - take them. Babies grow out of clothes really quickly.

#NEW BABY ESSENTIALS CHECKLIST IRELAND FULL#

If you’re buying new, don’t pay full price - buy bigger more expensive items like strollers, car seats, and cots on special.Be careful not to buy second-hand car seats and make sure any cots or portacots are safe and have no signs of mildew. Think about joining a toy library rather than buying lots of toys. You can borrow baby beds like basinettes, Pēpi Pod® or wahakura until your child is too big for them, and then return them. Remember babies aren’t all born tiny, so buy some larger nappy sizes. Look for specials and buy in bulk where you can. This means you’ll have a stock once your baby arrives. Start buying things like wipes, nappies, soft facecloths and other necessities each time you go grocery shopping.Here are some ways you can spread or reduce the costs of a new baby. It pays to wait until after your baby is born and is breastfeeding well before you buy a pump or kit.īreast pads or muslin cloths cut into squares Some stores hire them out, but you’ll need to buy your own pump kit to attach to the electric pump.

#NEW BABY ESSENTIALS CHECKLIST IRELAND MANUAL#

breast pump (if you plan to pump breast milk) – manual or electric.

teats – these have different sizes for slow flow or faster flow so see which works best for your baby.

ice cube tray or bags to store breast milk.

four to eight large bottles - you may want to buy the large size, because your baby will soon outgrow the small ones.

If you plan to bottle-feed your baby expressed breastmilk or formula, you’ll need: Hats (sunhat or warm beanie depending on your baby’s due date)īaby sleeping bag with a fitted neck and armholes Pram/stroller rain cover and sun protector shadeĪ safe place for your baby to sleep - bassinet, cot, wahakura, or Pēpi-Pod® and fitted mattressĪt least two sets of baby bedding (sheets, blankets) – cotton, because it’s breathableĬotton onesies (short-sleeved, long-sleeved, or some of each, depending when your baby is due) It’s most important that the stroller or pram you choose opens and closes easily, and that it’s safe. Pram or stroller – this can be one of the most expensive things you’ll buy, so ask to try the strollers friends or whānau have.

Safety equipment, such as gates, child-resistant locks and catches, stove guard and door knob coversīaby car seat – you’ll likely need this to get home from the hospital

New baby essentials checklist ireland