Clothing
One-piece outfits (bodysuits/rompers or stretch-n-grows) with domes or fasteners at the bottom and
enclosed feet x 6-8
One-piece pyjamas or nighties (easy to change nappies in the middle of the night) x 6
Undergarments such as singlets/vests-cotton or woollen x 6
Cardigans or warm tops in natural fibres such as wool/merino and avoid patterns with large gaps or
holes and ribbons as little fingers can get tangled
Blanket - wool or 100% cotton-aircell
Socks or booties x 6
Hat/bonnet in wool or cotton depending on the season
Mittens in case of scratchy nails
Shawl

Feeding
Bibs x 4-6
A pack of muslin squares to protect your clothes from accidents!
For breastfeeding buy some supportive nursing bras (cotton) and breast pads (cloth or disposable)
Comfortable feeding pillow
If you plan to express breast milk you'll need a breast pump, bottles, newborn teats, and disposable,
sterile plastic bottle liners to express the milk into and freeze, bottle steriliser
Changing supplies in the early days
Nappies (enough for 10 -12 per day) cloth or disposable
Nappy buckets with tight fitting lids for soaking nappies before washing (it is essential you ensure the lid
is always secure for safety precautions)
Nappy liners - to place on the inside of cloth nappies to help keep baby dry and make nappy cleaning easier
Changing mat (waterproof, easy wipe foam mat with raised sides)
Changing bag
Changing table (waist height)
Wet wipes (unscented and alcohol free)
Lamp with low watt light bulb or a night light for night time nappy changes and feeds to disturb baby as
little aspossible
Laundry hamper
bottles Pigeon Type
Bath time
A baby bath, a clean washing-up bowl or the old fashioned kitchen sink
A newborn bath support /lounger made from towelling, for baby to lie on in the bath
Baby wash- soap-free or baby wash liquid with pH 5.5
Petroleum jelly or nappy rash cream
Some small soft towels or gauze/muslin cloths
Towels x 2-4 (hooded ones are very useful to wrap baby in after the bath)
Baby massage oil-unscented vegetable or almond oil

Bedtime
A cot or bassinet
Mattress - breathable, firm and fits snugly into the baby's bed
A couple of blankets - cotton aircell
Cot sheets x 4 - one or two fitted of natural cotton material for the bottom sheet
Pillowcases to place over the bottom sheet at the top of the bassinet (under the baby's head to catch any
dribbles and make bed changing easier) - Pillows are not advised for infants
Baby sleeping bag/sleep-wrap
Baby monitor - optional
A thermometer
Nightlight for night feeds and nappy changes


Travelling with your baby
A rear-facing car seat or baby capsule, ensuring that it fits correctly in the car - (with a head-support insert
for newborns)
Remember all babies must travel in a car seat by law, do not place car seat in front seat if the car has airbags and it is not recommended to buy second hand baby car seats (car seats can be bought or hired from stores or Plunket (NZ) run a car seat rental scheme)
A buggy, pram or pushchair that can be placed in the lie-flat position for newborn babies
Sling (very useful to soothe an upset baby)
Frontpack
Baby bag/hold - for all the paraphernalia when you venture out with your new bundle of joy!!)


Additional Links
www.bulkwarehouse.com.au 
nappies2u.com.au
http://www.babycenter.com.au/baby/dailycare/dummies&pacifiers/
http://www.babycenter.com.au/johnsonsbaby/diaries

Learning
http://www.abc.net.au/parenting/articles/babies_play_learning.htm

Other Things to get
Buy a newspaper on the day she is born
Get her bangle from Jules