Pregnancy Buying Baby Basics

	PREGNANCY
	Buying Baby Basics
	When buying for baby, it helps to begin planning well in advance and listing the items regarded as priorities. To ease the financial burden, concentrate on items baby will need during the first month and spread the rest of the purchases over a much longer period. The following checklist indicates what is needed for baby's first year, with recommended quantities and when to purchase. Go to the Buying Guide for a description of each item and also some tips on what to look for when buying.

	Nursing & Feeding
	Item	Qty	When to buy		Item	Qty	When to buy
	Nursing Bra	1-3	Pre Birth		Dummy	2-4	Optional
	Nursing Pads	1pk	Pre Birth		High Chair	1	Month 6
	Nursing Pillow	1	Optional		Spill Mat	1	Optional
	Breast Pump	1	Optional		Eating Utensils	1	Month 6
	Bottles	4-6	Pre Birth
	Extra Teats	2-4	Pre Birth
	Bottle Brush	1	Pre Birth
	Bottle Warmer	1	Optional
	Steriliser	1	Optional
	Formula	1	Pre Birth

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	Bathing
	Item	Qty	When to buy		Item	Qty	When to buy
	Baby Lotion/Oil	1	Pre Birth		Wash Cloth	2-6	Pre Birth
	Baby Soap	1	Pre Birth		Baby Towels	2-4	Pre Birth
	Baby Shampoo	1	Pre Birth		Nail Clipper	1	Pre Birth
	Brush/Comb	1	Pre Birth		Baby Scale	1	Optional
					Baby Bath	1	Month 1
					Tub Thermometer	1	Optional
					Bath Toys	1-4	Month 4
					Slip-resistant Mat	1	Optional
					Bath Seat	1	Optional


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	Clothing
	Item	Qty	When to buy		Item	Qty	When to buy
	Booties/Socks	3-4pr	Pre Birth		Nightgowns	2-4	Optional
	Bonnet/Hat	2-3	Pre Birth		Bibs	6-10	Pre Birth
	Overnap	4	Pre Birth		Rompers	4-6	Pre Birth
	Singlets	3-6	Pre Birth		Outfits	2-3	Pre Birth
	Jacket/Cardigan	1-3	Pre Birth		Scratch Mittens	2pr	Optional

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	Changing
	Item	Qty	When to buy		Item	Qty	When to buy
	Cloth Nappies	3doz	Pre Birth		Ointment	1	Pre Birth
	Nappy Pins	4-12	Pre Birth		Baby Powder	1	Pre Birth
	Nappy Liners	2pkts	Pre Birth		Nappy Bag	1	Pre Birth
	Nappy Bucket	1	Pre Birth
	Sterilising Solution	1	Optional
	Rubber Gloves	1	Optional
	Disposables	3pkts	Pre Birth
	Nappy Wrapper	1	Optional
	Baby Wipes	4pkts	Pre Birth
	Barrier Cream	1	Pre Birth

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	Nursery
	Item	Qty	When to buy		Item	Qty	When to buy
	Bassinet&Mattress	1	Pre Birth		Mosquito Net	1	Optional
	Night Light	1	Optional		Cot & Mattress	1	Month 3
	Dresser	1	Optional		Cuddle Rug	3–6	Pre Birth
	Changing Table	1	Pre Birth		Quilt	1	Optional
	Changing Pad	1	Pre Birth		Blanket	1-3	Pre Birth
	Thermometer	1	Pre Birth		Mattress Cover	1-2	Pre Birth
	Rocking Chair	1	Optional		Sheets	2sets	Pre Birth
Nappy Stacker	1	Optional		Bumper Pad	1	Optional

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Travelling
Item	Qty	When to buy		Item	Qty	When to buy
Infant Restraint	1	Pre Birth		Roller Shade	1-2	Optional
Head Support	1	Pre Birth		Front Carrier	1	Month 1
				Stroller	1	Month 2
				Storm Cover	1	Month 2
				Shade Cover	1	Month 2
				Backpack Carrier	1	Month 5
				Child Restraint	1	Month 6


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Health & Safety
Item	Qty	When to buy		Item	Qty	When to buy
Thermometer	1	Pre Birth		Latches	*	Month 4
First Aid Kit	1	Pre Birth		Corner Cushion	*	Month 4
Smoke Detector	1	Pre Birth		Outlet Covers	*	Month 4
Nursery Monitor	1	Pre Birth		Tap Cover	*	Month 4
Safety Gate	*	Month 4		* Required amount for your house

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Recreation
Item	Qty	When to buy		Item	Qty	When to buy
Bouncer	1	Month 1		Jumper	1	Month 5
Baby Swing	1	Month 1		Toy Chest	1	Month 12
Mobile	1	Month 1
Mirror	1	Month 2
Activity Centre	1	Month 2
Gym	1	Month 3
Playpen	1	Month 3
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