Sleeping

  • Crib or bassinet

  • Firm, flat mattress that fits snugly in crib

  • Fitted sheets (at least 2)

  • Fitted waterproof mattress protector

  • Swaddles or blankets

  • Baby monitor

  • Sound machine/music player*

  • Crib mobile*

  • Nightlight*

*optional

Important: Before purchasing anything, do your research and see if your items pass sleep safety standards to reduce risk of Sudden Death Infant Syndrome (SIDS).

Baby clothes

  • Singlets

  • Short-sleeved bodysuits

  • Long-sleeved bodysuits

  • Socks

  • Beanies, mittens

Bathing & changing

  • Baby towels and face cloths

  • Baby wash

  • Diapers (if you’re using cloth diapers, add a diaper pail)

  • Burp cloths/muslin squares

  • Baby wipes or cotton balls

  • Baby bath tub

  • Nail scissors/clippers

  • Changing table or changing mat

  • Hand sanitizer

Feeding

  • Breastpads (you can buy reusable ones)

  • Rocking chair/glider

  • Nursing pillow

  • Breast pump

  • Bottles and bottle-cleaning gear, if bottle-feeding

  • Bottle Sterilizer

  • Drying rack

Other useful items

  • Digital thermometer

  • Playmat for tummy time

  • Activity gym

  • Pacifier

  • Storage baskets for organizing

  • Infant toys and cloth books

  • Air purifier

To-do:

Plan the layout to ensure that there’s a place for everything, ample space for moving around, and efficient work flow (have a mummy friend check your layout to see if it makes sense for baby’s daily routines)

  • Consider using wall decals instead of re-painting the room

  • Have black-out curtains installed (and cleaned)

  • Do basic babyproofing by covering wall outlets – avoiding purchasing furniture with sharp corners as well

  • Include assembly with delivery to avoid having to do it yourself (especially when you’re heavily pregnant)

  • Wash baby’s clothes, towels, and sheets – plus figure out how to work appliances like the baby monitor and bottle sterilizer – two weeks before your delivery date

  • Download the Enfamama A+ Club mobile app to help you navigate through your pregnancy

 

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