What do I need?

[Sunshineandbrighterdays]

I'm currently 17 weeks pregnant with my first baby and after all of the initial excitement about being pregnant, having scans and then finding out on Friday that we're having a boy, I've decided it's time to start doing some practical stuff. The problem is I have no idea where to start! I thought it would be nice to pick up some cute baby clothes this weekend but I just felt totally confused about what I will actually need - baby is due in November but we live in Spain so it's not unusual for the temperature to be 20 degrees through the day, cooler at night but not freezing.
I have tried googling but I just get loads of lists of sponsored items that don't seem so that essential.
What do I actually need to buy?? Clothing, furniture, accessories... I feel so lost and clueless about everything!

Hey @Sunshineandbrighterdays , just Google "what do i need for a newborn mumsnet" and check out all the threads!

That's how I made a rough list of essentials.

my essentials were:

clothing:

vests
sleepsuits with built in mitts
a hat (not loads I just had one for going out)
cardigan For going out and about coupled with a blanket

feeding:

a couple of bottles (wait to see if baby will accept them before buying a full set)
manual pump
steriliser
Bibs and muslins

Sleeping:

sleeping bag if correct weight otherwise a cellular blanket
cot/crib for room (nursery isn’t essential until 6mnths neither is a monitor as baby stays with you until then)
Mattress and sheets inc. a waterproof sheet

changing/bath:

nappies, wipes, nappy cream
changing mat
baby bath support
bath thermometer
baby nail clippers or scissors
baby bubble wash
thermometer
sponges or flannel

travel:

car seat
pram

extras (if deemed essential to you!)

bouncer
play mat
Dummies (I bought one set just to have in the house)

postpartum:

breast pads
maternity pads
fybogel
painkillers
nursing bras (if nursing)

Thank you, I don't know why I didn't think of adding Mumsnet to my search!

Hehe, I add "Mumsnet" to literally every search that relates to pregnancy, babies, birth etc etc. So much info here!

Thank you so much @mariebaby3 this is really helpful!

@Flederjo this is such a top tip hehe