Baby essentials checklist

Complete baby equipment – ​​not a must!

You don’t have to completely set up the entire baby room yet. Buy the essentials first and gain experience before you buy more things. Take your time shopping: the range is huge, study it carefully until you know what exactly suits you and your child. In addition, friends and relatives will bombard you with rompers, bodysuits, rattles and teething rings, so that you may not even have to take care of these things yourself. It is also worth taking a look at this article if you want to find out more about the most expensive purchases during pregnancy.

Baby essentials checklist

You can use our baby equipment checklist to find out whether you are optimally prepared when your little one sees the light of day. Have a look!

First equipment baby: clothes

• Eight bodies in 56 and 62
• Two jackets
• Eight rompers with feet
• Five pairs of warm socks
• A jumpsuit for the winter
• Two hats, one made of light material and one warmer
• Warm gloves for winter

AboutYou , for example, offers a nice and varied selection of baby clothes advertisementand the OTTO online shopadvertisementon. Also at windeln.deadvertisementand verbaudetadvertisementyou will find a wide range of jackets, bodysuits & Co. You can currently also use the voucher code “Momasquad9” to get an exclusive 9% discount on everything at littlehipstar with a purchase value of €150 or moreadvertisement.

You can find a more detailed explanation of why these purchases are recommended or other great product tips in our article ” Baby clothes for the first few months “.

Initial equipment baby for breastfeeding and feeding

• Sterilizer or cooking pot for boiling teats, bottles and pacifiers Bottle warmers
• About four bottles (preferably glass)
• Two to three milk teats
• Two to three tea teats
• A bottle brush
• Gauze diapers or cotton towels to put on and dab off
• Nursing pillow or two firm pillows (relieve the arms when breastfeeding or giving a bottle)

Whether with breast milk or bottles – you will find helpful utensils for everything to do with baby nutrition on Amazon.advertisement The mail order company OTTOadvertisement offers you a huge range – from nursing pillows to sterilizers for bottles – everything is included.

You can find a more detailed explanation of these purchases and a printable PDF in our article “ Everything for breastfeeding and giving bottles ”.

Baby changing equipment

• A washable changing mat
• Towels or Molton towels as a pad
• At least twelve muslin diapers (also called burp cloths)
• Ten gauze washcloths or disposable washcloths
• cleaning wipes
• A wash bowl
• Baby wound cream for the bottom
• Cotton for ears and nose (no cotton swabs because of the risk of injury!)
• Disposable diapers and/or cloth diapers with three to six panties

Changing utensils will be your most faithful companion in the first year of your sweetheart. At OTTOadvertisement and Amazonadvertisementyou’ll surely find what you’re looking for quickly – that’s when the big rummaging for the most beautiful changing pad, prettiest diaper bag and and and can begin.

Initial equipment baby for bathing and care

• Baby bath or bath bucket
• Two bath towels
• bath thermometer
• Baby cream and baby skin oil (if desired)
• baby nail scissors
• clinical thermometer

In any case, the sensitive baby skin needs different care than the skin of adults, since its protective acid mantle is not yet fully developed. At Amazon you will find everything you need for your little one’s sensitive skin.advertisementThen the bathing fun can really start!

You can find a more detailed explanation of these purchases and a printable PDF in our article “ Everything for baby care and diaper changing ”.

Baby equipment for the sleeping environment

• Bassinet, cradle, basket or extra bed (only for the first three to six months)
• Cot (can also be used from the beginning)
• Mattress (be sure to seek advice)
• Two waterproof pads
• Two sheets (molleton towels are enough for a bassinet)
• Two sleeping bags in size 70

In order for our little bundles of joy to be able to sleep peacefully, they need a safe place to dream. For example, the online retailer babymarkt.de is recommended for extra beds.advertisement

More baby equipment for the children’s room

• changing table and closet
• Heat lamp above the changing table
• diaper pail
• laundry bag
• baby monitor

At Amazonadvertisement you have a huge selection of changing tables and changing tables. You will also find practical diaper changing aids such as diaper containers and practical wall storage in soft colors here.

The following things are not necessary but very popular.

• playpen
• playmat
• music box
• Mobilé above the crib and/or changing area
• baby swing

Are you looking for a suitable playpen for your little one? Whether in neutral tones or with a colorful patterned playpen insert, at babymarkt.de advertisementyou will surely find it quickly. The online shop JAKO-O is ideal for music boxes in all colors and shapesadvertisementexcellent at.

You can find a more detailed explanation of these purchases and a printable PDF in our article “ Everything for the children’s room ”.

Baby equipment for on the go

• Two jackets or overalls (see clothing)
• Two hats (see clothing)
• Gloves in winter (see clothing)
• A stroller with carrycot and bedding
• Sheepskin or blanket for the stroller
• Beanbag for the stroller
• diaper bag
• Infant car seat
• baby carrier or sling

You want to explore the world with your child and are on the road a lot. At Amazonadvertisementand babymarkt.deadvertisement you will find everything you and your little one need for on the go. Let yourself be inspired and explore the motley world of products!

You can find a more detailed explanation of these purchases and a printable PDF in our article “ Everything for the road ”.

If you use this MomaSquad checklist as a guide, you should have everything you need for the first two to three months.