Avoid buying expensive clothes for your baby as he will grow so fast that he will not be in them for long. Buy colour-fast, machine-washable clothes that are suitable for tumble drying. Make sure they are natural fabrics such as cotton or wool so your baby’s delicate skin can breathe.
Here is a useful list of what to buy:
Small size disposable nappies or fabric nappies.
Bibs
Vests
Short-sleeved jump suits with poppers at the crotch
Jump suits with attached feet
Hooded baby towels
Cardigans
Blankets
Summer or winter hat and a pair of booties.
Plastic baby-bath with a non-slip mat inside is a very useful piece of equipment to have. Baby bath and baby shampoo are the best things to wash baby with, although water on its own will probably do for the first few weeks. Buy a flannel or natural sponge to wash your baby with. For drying use hooded baby towels to keep the baby’s head nice and warm when it is wet.
Whether you choose disposables or cloth nappies there are some things all parents will need.
Choose a Changing Mat with a material cover that can be taken off and cleaned. It is more comfortable for your baby. Look for a mat which has raised edges. Your baby will soon be able to wriggle around and you’ll be glad of any help keeping it in place!
Nappy cream
Wet wipes
Talcum powder
Cotton wool balls
Nappy sacks
