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