So, I’m 22 weeks pregnant and feeling bigger by the day! He’s doing bigger kicks now, the kind you can feel with your hand on my belly, but I’m still waiting for him to be more active around his daddy so he can have a feel. The anticipation of that moment is ridiculous!
This week I’ve been thinking about essential purchases. I’ve built up my Pinterest board for the little man and I’m trying to figure out what we need from the beginning, what can wait and what stuff isn’t actually worth the money. If you’re a parent, do let me know if any of the following items totally aren’t worth it, what’s truly essential and anything I’m missing. I’ve put a little * next to what we already have
I’ve figured I need the following for the hospital bag:
My maternity notes*
Birth plan (yet to write this – I do this with the midwife, right?)
PJs, dressing gown and slippers*
Breast pads (for the inevitable leakage – nice!)
Nursing bra and vest
Toothbrush and toothpaste*
Hairbrush and hairbands*
Going home outfit (for me and Baby*)
Baby vests* (x2)
Bodysuits* (x2)
Hat, booties and scratch mitts*
Muslin squares (x2)
Baby blanket*
Car seat*
Nappies and wipes
Sanitary towels (joy)
Spare knickers*
Socks*
Bottled water and snacks
Book/magazine (wishful thinking?)
Phone and charger*
Lip balm
Cooling water spray
For Baby’s changing bag:
Nappies
Wipes
Spare clothes*
Wet bag
Toy*
Muslin squares
Nappy sacks
Nappy rash cream (have a sample)
For the early days/weeks:
Moses basket*
Sleeping bags (x2 – not til he’s a few weeks old)
Swaddling blankets (x2 – for the super early days)
Wardrobe/drawers/storage (Baby won’t be in his room but need to keep his stuff stored tidily)
Room thermometer
Night light*
Pram*
Changing bag*
Car seat*
Baby carrier
Infinity scarves/cover ups (x2)
Rain cover*
Blankets* (for cot, buggy, moses basket, car seat, etc)
Pram toys (clip ons, spirals, comforters, etc)
Changing mat
Bouncer
Playmat
Nursing pillow
Baby bath
Cuddle robes (x3)
Baby bath wash (have a sample)
Baby oil (have a sample)
Sponge/flannel/wash mitt
Water thermometer
Baby nail scissors
Nursing bras (at least 2)
Nursing night tops, etc
Scratch mitts (lots)
Booties (several)
Socks (lots)
Vests/bodysuits (at least seven)
Jackets (x2)
General clothes (10-15 complete outfits?)
Bibs*
Muslin squares
Nappy sacks
Smoke/carbon monoxide detectors
First aid kit
Sun cream*
Sun hat (x2)
Teething rings
For six months plus:
Cot*
Cot mattress*
Bedding/bumper pack
Nice curtains (for the nursery)
Lightshade (for the nursery)
Mobile
Baby monitor
Waterproof mattress cover (x2)
Bath toys
Highchair
Baby spoon (love the fun aeroplane ones)
Snowsuits (x2 – due late May so won’t need these until later?)
Bottles & sterilising kit (planning on breast feeding for up to six months)
Things for fun:
Wall stickers for nursery*
Rug*
Height chart
Those all look like pretty epic lists. Am I missing anything important?