Essential baby equipment

Leaving the house: 

• raincover for the stroller
• baby car seat or capsule
• sun shades for the car windows
• sling or pouch
• diaper-bag with a change mat
• stroller

Feeding equipment:

If you're breastfeeding, you won't need much extra equipment.

• breast pads
• special 'feeding' pillow or 'V' shaped cushion

If you're bottle feeding, you'll need:

• Sterilizer - steam or sterilising tablets
• Bottles
• nipples
• Formula - check you have chosen an age-appropriate formula

Clothing:

Baby clothing is a very popular gift choice so just try to cover the basics yourself and avoid buying too many oh-so cute ensembles. You won't know the size of your baby until he's born so you may find that that some of your purchases will never be worn.

• sleepers
• onesies
• sunhat
• beanie
• jackets, jumpers, cardigans
• socks
• bibs