The Nursery Essentials

The time has come to nest and prepare your space for baby's arrival. But what exactly are the nursery essentials? There is an overwhelming amount of baby products out there and it can hard to decipher which ones are essential and which are not. Below is a detailed list of everything you might want to make life with a baby a little smoother. I'll let you in on a secret, babies don't need much - loving parents, nutrient food, warmth, safety and sleep. You do not need everything listed below to be able to provide those things to your baby.

Clothing

• Bodysuits x 5

• Singlets x 5

• Sleepsuits x 5

• Sunhat

• Beanie

• Cardigan/jumper x 2

• Socks

• Pants/leggings x 5

• T shirts x 5

Sleep

• Bedside bassinet, 2 x fitted sheets, 2 x mattress protectors (a bassinet is not actually essential and is only for use for approx 3 months, however, a bedside bassinet does make night-time feeding easier as you don't have to get out of bed to get baby)

• Cot, 2 x fitted sheets, 2 x waterproof mattress protectors

• Swaddles. You can use a muslin swaddle or for a hassle free option, I love a swaddle sleeping bag

• Light cotton blanket

• Baby monitor

• White noise machine

• Room thermometer

• Blackout curtains/blinds

Bath

• Baby bath. One that grows with your baby is best

• Non slip bath mat once baby is sitting up unaided and has outgrown the baby bath. Use this in the bath or shower.

• Hooded towel x 2

• Wash cloth x 5

• Baby head to toe wash

• Baby toothbrush

Nappy Changes & Toiletries

• Change table

• Change mat

• Change mat covers x 2

• Baskets for organising items

• Newborn nappies

• Fragrance free baby wipes

• Wash cloth x 10

• Burp cloth x 5

• Barrier cream

• ·Hairbrush

• Nail clippers

• Fragrance free body lotion

• Baby paracetamol

• Baby iBprufen

• Thermometer

• Teething gel

Breast Feeding

• A comfy chair

• Breast pads

• Feeding pillow

• Bibs x 10

• Breast Pump

• Milk storage bags

• Nipple cream

• Maternity bra x 4

Bottle Feeding

• Bottles x 5.

• Bottle teets for different ages/flows

• Bottle warmer

• Bottle brush

• Steriliser

• Formula

• A formula dispenser to pre-measure formula powder for home and outings

• Insulated travel bottle bag

• Breast pads

• Bibs x 10

• A drying rack

Leaving The House

• Pram

• Nappy bag

• Rain cover

• Picnic rug

• Blanket

• Rear facing car-seat/capsule

• Car window shades

• Rear facing baby mirror

• Baby carrier/sling

• Travel cot and mattress

Play

• Play mat

• Black and white books/flash cards

• Rattle

• Soft books & board books

• Soft toy

• Baby Gym

• Bouncer chair

• Teething rings

Things you DO NOT need and items that can actually be dangerous

• Cot bumper

• Mechanical baby swing

• Baby jumper

• Any positional sleep aids or loungers

• Pillows, a top sheet, blankets or toys in the bassinet or cot

• Any baby seat that sits your baby upright before they can do this themselves

• Teething necklace

• A motorised rocking bassinet