Wednesday, April 21, 2010

What to Buy : Baby and Mummy Checklist

To buy :
> breast-pump (electric)
> night-light(dim - for feeding time)
> maternity pads (avoid with wings - can get stuck in the wrong places) - plenty
> large dark underwear - plenty
> breast-feeding bras
> nipple cream
> sleeping bag for the baby - if the weather depands it - it won't kick off the covers
> breast pads
> comfy tracksuits
> nappies - plenty
> baby nail clippers
> small feeding bottle with rinser (Mothercare sterilizer bottles are pretty good)
> burp cloths - plenty
> soft pillows
> wrap-tops for breast-feeding
> baby oil
> Baby grows with inbuilt scratch mittens - warm baby hands + no scratching
> bibs
> washing machine + dryer
>

Not much use:
> Moses basket
> Too many new-born clothes
> baby bath
> changing tables
> mothercare nappies
> nappy bins

**Babys need love, not stuff, whatever you get don't worry too much about getting everything**