Get yourself a coat with plenty of pockets and a hood, as it’s difficult to push a pram and hold a brolly when it’s raining. You need things that are easy to clean and need little or no ironing. The essentials are vests and sleepsuits – and if your baby is born in autumn or winter, some warmer items. Some parents also like to use slings for the first few weeks, which are great for skin-to-skin contact.ĭon’t go overboard – you’ll probably get several outfits as presents. If you do have a car, for example, you might go for a ‘travel system’, which basically means a buggy that you can attach a car seat and carrycot to, though some of these can be expensive. Spend time thinking about this also, as it all depends on how you will be travelling, your baby’s needs and your budget. Remember that babies soon outgrow their initial beds,” says Pam. “You could also use the carrycot part of your pram if you get one. There are few options here including a moses basket or cot but think carefully before you choose something.
“Get a nappy bin, or try inexpensive, fragrant nappy sacks,” says Pam. What?ĭisposable or reusable, you’ll need a lot. “A wise lady in a baby shop gave me some great advice when I was pregnant that stuck with me: as long as you’ve got stuff sorted for eating, sleeping and travelling, you’re sorted for when they’re newborn,” says mum Claire.
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