They will also be in tune to your voice and using it is the easiest way to support language development. From the early days of life your baby will show an interest in your face and try to copy you." "There are some very snazzy toys on the market that sing and dance, but none of these toys are as good as you and your ability to play and communicate with your baby from day one. New baby checklists can be helpful, but sometimes the best things in life are free… especially when it comes to communicating with your newborn, says NHS Speech and Language Therapist, Francesca Ellis. Consider hiring a breast pump from your local maternity unit rather than rushing out to buy one that might not get used,” recommends Pam. “Bottles if you choose to bottle feed, a steriliser, and if you are breastfeeding, a good supportive feeding bra and breast pads. These have a multitude of uses, including wiping up dribbles. Get a folding one for journeys and either a change bag or good rucksack with lots of pockets.
“If your flat or house has an upstairs, get a simple inexpensive changing mat for upstairs, as well as downstairs to reduce the amount of legwork,” says Pam. And mums: if you're breastfeeding, choose tops and outfits with buttons down the front and get yourself a big headband for all the days you can’t be bothered to wash your hair. Get yourself a coat with plenty of pockets and a hood, as it’s difficult to push a pram and hold a brolly when it’s raining. You need things that are easy to clean and need little or no ironing. The essentials are vests and sleepsuits – and if your baby is born in autumn or winter, some warmer items. Some parents also like to use slings for the first few weeks, which are great for skin-to-skin contact.ĭon’t go overboard – you’ll probably get several outfits as presents. If you do have a car, for example, you might go for a ‘travel system’, which basically means a buggy that you can attach a car seat and carrycot to, though some of these can be expensive. Spend time thinking about this also, as it all depends on how you will be travelling, your baby’s needs and your budget. Remember that babies soon outgrow their initial beds,” says Pam. “You could also use the carrycot part of your pram if you get one.
There are few options here including a moses basket or cot but think carefully before you choose something. “Get a nappy bin, or try inexpensive, fragrant nappy sacks,” says Pam. What?ĭisposable or reusable, you’ll need a lot. “A wise lady in a baby shop gave me some great advice when I was pregnant that stuck with me: as long as you’ve got stuff sorted for eating, sleeping and travelling, you’re sorted for when they’re newborn,” says mum Claire.
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