Baby Essentials - a complete checklist



Baby's first year



For the first 6 months, you will need:




  • 5 - 6 Baby suits - onesies or 2 piece baby suits
  • 5 - 6 Baby vests
  • 2 - 3 warm tops for going out
  • a beanie or sun hat
  • 5 - 6 Bibs
  • 4 - 5 receiving blankets
  • 2 baby blankets
  • Thermometer and medicine dropper (or syringe)
  • Carry bag for nappies, bottles, change of clothes etc.



From 6 - 18 months, you will need:


  • More baby suits - as baby starts to crawl.
  • 4 - 5 pairs of Pyjamas (in winter use tracksuit bottoms and a warm long-sleeve top and in summer shorts and a T-shirt)
  • 2 - 3 Jerseys in winter
  • 5 pairs of socks
  • a pair of shoes
  • 5 T-shirts
  • 4 - 5 pairs of shorts and trousers.


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