List of things to buy for newborn - have I missed anything?

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I've put together a list of things I will need to buy for my newborn. Are there any items you think I've missed - or is there anything on the list that I won't need? I'm aiming to EBF, but will obviously switch to formula if this doesn't work out. The baby is due beginning of May.

Stuff I already have
Snuzpod (received secondhand)
Bouncy baby chair (received secondhand)
Non-bio laundry tabs for washing baby clothes

Stuff to buy
Snuzpod mattress
Cot and mattress (buy when baby is approaching six months)
Lanisoh cream
Bugaboo Bee 5 pram/pushchair plus cocoon
Nappies
Newborn babygrows x8
Newborn bodysuits x8
Newborn sleepsuits x8
Newborn socks x10 pairs
Newborn cardigans x2
Car seat (group 0 or group 0+)
Muslins x12
Changing mat
Breast pump

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Sheets and mattress protectors for your Snuzpod and cot. Blankets. Baby sleeping bag. Nappy cream. Baby monitor if you’re using one. Nappy bin if you want somewhere to put them before they go outside. Car seat base thing if you’re using isofix instead of seatbelts. Contigo mug so you don’t drop tea on the baby’s head. Stash of baby meds like Calpol, gripe water and infacol so you don’t get caught out down the line. One of those sucky snot things. Baby bath of some sort (kitchen sink might do at first).

Warning: two weeks from having first baby and have bought ALL THE SHIT.

Sheets, blankets, sleeping bag, bottles and steriliser in case breast feeding doesn't work out, scratch mits, hats, dummies, somewhere for baby to sleep during day?, baby monitor.

Sock-ons
Dribble bibs
Thermometer (suitable for babies)
Bath thermometer
Maternity pads
Breast pads
Blanket
If cold time of year, a snowsuit

You have lots of newborn clothes on your list, but some babies are born too big for them! Maybe buy mostly in the next size up, with just a few newborn sizes. It's easy to order more online or get someone to go to the supermarket for you once the baby is born, and you know you'll use newborn.

Hooded towels, cotton wool balls for the first poops, cellular blankets, sleeping bag

Breast pads. Maternity pads. Long phone charger cable for hospital when the plug is miles away.

Oh and baby nail clippers, then you probably won't need the scratch mitts!

Thanks! I've added sheets, mattress protectors, blankets, nappy cream and baby meds to the list.

Are a baby sleeping bag and baby bath essential items would you say?

In terms of bottles and steriliser - I thought I would wait to see how EBF works out before buying those?

I've also added Frieda, Names and Livid's suggestions!

This is so helpful, thank you!

Get the bodysuits where the hands flip over mo need for scratch.mits then

somewhere for baby to sleep during day?

Good point! The Snuzpod will definitely be too big/heavy to cart up and downstairs. What did everyone else use? I thought about a Moses basket but read on MN that babies grow out of them very quickly?

I would wait in buying stuff for formula feeding, in case EBF doesn't work you can buy those easily from Amazon prime or big supermarkets.

I found sleeping bass better than blankets. With blankets I was constantly worried my baby is getting cold by moving it away( and she did) but with sleeping bag I feel so reassured that however she moves she's still covered.

Maybe you could add a baby carrier( I recommend the ergonomic ones) or a sling/wrap. Found that wearing my third was a life saver for doing stuff and keeping her happy during the day.

Baby monitor
Baby towels
Nappies (so many nappies lol)
Sudocrem
Blankets
Sleeping bag (I started using one when baby outgrew Moses basket, so not urgent)

For breastfeeding - an electric pump was an absolute god send

Maternity bras and easily accessible clothes for bf

I found a breastfeeding pillow helped me, well I used a body pillow but it helped a lot

Plus I found that downstairs baby could sleep in the carry cot of the pram.

You do not need the new born socks. Go for 0-3. Baby boy spent the first month or two just dressed in a sleepsuit and did not need socks. You need a couple of sizes. Baby boy spent a week to 10 days in newborn. See how breastfeeding goes before you buy a breast pump

Baby bath was the biggest waste of time i’ve ever had. Just put them in the normal bath, with a divider or a seat.
My moses basket did us up until 6 months so we used that, if not cot bassinet or some sort of pod (not to be used for overnight sleeping or unattended.)
I’d get a pack of ready made, ready to go bottles which have the teats in incase bf doesn’t work at first and you’re stuck, then you get can bottles and steriliser if you need them after. Didnt need a baby monitor until after 6 months either as baby was in the same room with us until then as advised for both naps and night sleeping.

Does your pram have a carry cot. Some people use that for downstairs sleep.

Thank you! I won't have a carry cot with the pram, unless I opt for the Bugaboo bassinet instead of just the cocoon - perhaps I should. Is it ok to buy these second-hand from eBay?

Oh and sleeping bags are a godsend.

An amazon prime subscription of you don't already have one.
In the early days it was an absolute lifesaver for us as we were living rurally so we could order things as and when we needed them!

Crikey based on my own experience (10mo) imo you're being advised to buy too much op. Things I don't think are necessary: nappy bin, baby sleeping bag (work for some but my baby hated them), dummies (up to you but again my baby refused them), a stock of medications (we never used anything but Calpol, and they're so easy to get if you do need them), bath thermometer (use your common sense) and as you say steriliser and bottles can wait (I planned to ebf and ended up combi feeding but didn't get these until I needed them). Baby monitor depends how big your house is, ours is small enough that wherever I am I can hear the baby.

I would err on the side of buying less and instead pay for a couple of months of Amazon prime so you can get anything else within 24hrs, we found this useful when I ended up needing nipple shields for example.

I would recommend a sit up baby bath though, it really does make the process a lot easier.

Baby wipes.

Cheeky Wipes are allegedly a good alternative to disposables.

Yes to sleeping bags, all of my grandchildren have used them

I was able to loan a breast pump for 3 weeks from the midwives, not sure if this service is available in all areas. See if you can do this before you buy in case EBF isn’t for you.
Pick up a pack of wet wipes every time you go shopping then when the baby arrives you have a good stock.
We use baby sleeping bags as my DS always kicked his blankets off.
I also have a changing box in the living room and our bedroom and keep nappies, wet wipes, spare clothes, changing mat so i always have bits near by.

Also due beginning May here.

Could you just use your pram downstairs for napping? the bee lays flat anyway doesn't it, or just a folded blanket on the floor would also be fine. Pram handy as can move around between downstairs rooms if needed.

I have bought some socks. If May/June is warm I assume baby may just be in a vest sometimes with some socks on a hot day. Can easily take off and add sleepsuit if cooler. Sometimes early june is almost 30 degrees.

Haven't bought sleeping bags yet as planning on swaddlign first few months through summer. So large 120 x 120 muslins might be handy, can use as blanket, sun shade, etc also.

Also planning on Breastfeeding, but have bought one small bottle and will get a couple of ready made small bottles. We dont live where stuff is open 24/7, so i want something available incase needed on say a sunday or at 3am, or if dh needs to take over. Bottle was a small glass Nuk off amazon for £3.50 so not too concerned if it doesnt get used. i don't think steriliser, pump, etc need buying in advance though.

Car seat - do you need to be able to move seat around? Its just we have bought one that stays fixed in car, but swivels for easy access and should last until 3-4 years so hopefully better price wise. We have the maxi cosi mica, its new this year, haven't used yet but seems good quality and easy to use.

Sleepsuits from m and s have fold over hand mitten type things

Lots of maternity pads (I found Tesco's own the best and comfiest)
Lots of breast pads, the lansinoh ones are the best even though they are pricey.
Nappy bags
Can only use grobrags etc from over 9lb but they are amazing. DD just kicked off every blanket I ever put on her.
Muslins!