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Cot or Cotbed |
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New mattress |
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¾ Stretch cotton
fitted bottom sheets |
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Flat, smooth cotton top
sheets or Baby Sleeping bag |
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Cotton, small-weave
cellular blankets, plus one wool |
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blanket for very cold nights |
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Flat, smooth cotton pram
sheets or Swaddling blanket |
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Curtains with black out
lining. |
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Small plug-in night light |
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Baby monitor/room
thermometer |
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| Extras |
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Moses basket and stand or
small crib |
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Baby bouncing
chair/craddle |
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Travel Cot |
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Decoration –
colourful frieze, matching pelmet and tie-backs |
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Changing chest/ cot top
changer |
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Wardrobe |
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Baby clothing hangers |
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Spare Mattress cover |
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Cot quilt and Bumper |
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Sleep positioner. |
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| Things to consider: |
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| QUILTS & DUVETS: Recommended
only for ages over one year old |
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overheating. |
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| Bath time and Changing Essentials |
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2 plastic changing mats
(upstairs/downstairs) |
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Bath seat/support |
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Towels |
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Cotton wool |
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Baby oil |
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Nappies, reusable or
disposable |
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Nappy wrapper or Nappy
bucket |
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Nappy sacks |
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Nappy & moisturising
cream |
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Baby wipes |
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Soft sponges |
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Baby brush |
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Bath oil |
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Baby shampoo |
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Nail scissors/clippers |
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| Bath time, changing Extras |
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Baby bath |
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Changing station |
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Shampoo shield |
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| Breast feeding Essentials |
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2-4 Nursing bras |
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Breast pads |
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Nipple creams &
sprays |
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Expressing machine
(preferably electric) |
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Milk Freezer bags and
Clips |
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Feeding bottles &
teats (various sizes) |
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12 Muslins |
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| Breast feeding Extras |
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Nursing pillow |
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Glider chair and stool |
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| Feeding Essentials (0-6m) |
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240ml (8oz) bottles |
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120ml (4oz) bottles |
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Teats – medium and
slow flow |
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Bottle brush |
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Steam steriliser |
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| Feeding Extras |
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Nursing pillow |
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Teat brushes |
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Washing-up bowel |
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Electric bottle warmer |
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Bottle insulator |
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Powdered milk dispenser |
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Glider chair and stool |
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| Feeding Essentials (Older
children) |
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Drinking cup |
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Shallow plastic teaspoons |
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Food processor/hand mixer |
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High chair |
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Plastic backed bibs |
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| Feeding Extras (Older children) |
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Ice cube trays |
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sterilised plastic box |
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Portable high chair |
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Splash mat |
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| Playtime |
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Pram toys |
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Musical cot mobile |
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Baby gym or Play mat |
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Cloth books |
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Bath toys |
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Rocker/swing |
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Door bouncer |
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Walker |
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Playpen |
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| Newborn Clothing Essentials |
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6-8 vests – 100%
cotton, body suit style |
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4-6 nightdresses or sleep
suits100% cotton |
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4-6 day outfits |
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2-3 cardigans |
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1 snowsuit (seasonal)
– washable fabric, 2 sizes too big |
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2-3 pairs socks |
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2 hats |
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2 pairs mittens |
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Shawl – 100%
lightweight cotton |
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Jacket (seasonal) –
washable fabric, 2 sizes too big |
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| Things to consider: |
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| SHOES: Not recommended for small babies
as |
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they may cause harm to
their soft bones. |
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| Out & About Essentials |
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Pram/pushchair |
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Pram/ sun canopy
(seasonal) |
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Pram footmuff (seasonal) |
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Pram/pushchair rain cover |
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Car seat with head
support |
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| Out
& About Extras |
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Baby sling |
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Shopping tray/bag on pram |
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Car seat sun shade |
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Car sunblinds |
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Car seat replacement
cover |
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Lamb skin fleece liner |
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| Safety
Indoors |
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Safety gates |
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fireguard |
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socket inserts |
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Corner cushions |
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Bath mat |
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Door antislam protectors |
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Locks for oven, cupboards
etc |
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