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The Ultimate Baby Essentials List 

Baby Essentials List One of the most enjoyable things about expecting a baby is going out and shopping for him. You want everything ready and in place for his arrival, so you start feeling money burning in your pocket every time you find yourself in the supermarket's baby clothes department. Forget the steaks for tonight, sweetheart, we're going for bibs and sockets today!

Here's a basic checklist so you'll never find yourself in trouble when the big day arrives.

Vests
At least ten of them, depending on the season. If it's winter time, your baby will only need one a day, changed at bath time, but if it's summer time, their number can go unlimited!

Sleepsuits
At least two every day. You're lucky if you only need one per day, but little accidents happen all the time, Mr Dribbley & Miss Sickie know better. Because they're so handy, most parents dress the babies in them in the day time as well.

Blankets
At least two blankets, a cellular one for snuggling at night time and a fleece/cotton one for going out in the pram. Some prams come with their own matching blanket, so check before you buy if the pram of your choice comes with one.

Outfits
Think twice before you go mad on funky, expensive outfits. In the first few weeks, you probably won't go out so often. Plus, think about all his aunties, every one of them will turn up with a hand knitted cardie and a little skirt/pair of trousers. So you might not need to spend your money on expensive clothes. If you can resist, that is.

Nappies
If you use disposable nappies, do not throw your money on hundreds of them in the same size! Most mothers and especially fathers seem to do this before the baby arrives. Hundreds of nappies in size 1 means hundreds of them wasted if the baby is born over 9 lbs. Newborns seem to grow out of their nappies really quickly, so the best advice is buy no more than 28 in size 1 and 56 in size 2 before the baby's arrival and wait! If you use reusable, a starter pack will do the job for the first few weeks, until you know what and how much more you need.

Towels
Two to four hooded towels will do the job for months and months. Make sure you get some good quality, cosy ones to keep your baby warm and absorb the water quick and properly. They're not very expensive and they last really long.

Linen
A fresh sheet is very important not only for a good nights sleep, but for your baby's health as well. Change at least every other day your baby's linen and change it every time little sickies happen. The crib/cot bales are a good choice.

Accessories
Hats, bibs, socks, mittens, burb cloths, face towels, they all come in handy regardless of the season. While two hats are enough, bibs and burp cloths are the more the better, mittens will only be needed for the first few weeks and two to four face towels is just right. Please remember, regardless of the season, never cover your baby's head while asleep.

And, of course, tons of love and a glass of tonic water on your bedside.

For more info on what you need to get done before your baby arrives, read our article on decorating baby's room and get inspired.