Baby nursery checklist

There's nothing a new/expectant mom likes more than a list! Here's our list of baby accessories which you should consider. Don't go too mad with your shopping - get what you consider to be the essentials, and if you're not sure about an item, maybe try it out first by borrowing from a friend. And don't forget, if you're having a baby shower, you'll receive lots of useful gifts - in particular, clothing and toys. So here's our list of essential baby equipment:

Sleeping

• bassinet
• bassinet mattress
• enough bedding for the bassinet -consider 3 sets of everything
• crib
  
• crib mattress
• enough bedding for crib - consider 2 sets of everything
• baby monitor

Changing & bathing:

• change mat
• change table
• toiletries - just go for the essentials (nappy wipes, barrier cream, cotton wool, cotton buds, soap/bubble bath, shampoo)
• nail clippers or scissors
• hair brush
• diapers - cloth or disposable
• bath towel x 2
• face cloths x 2
• baby bath - try to find one with a plug which will save you lugging a heavy bath of water
• bath ramp - this allows your baby to lie in the bath without any risk of him going under the water
• bath seat - this will stop him slipping in the bath once he's able to sit

General items:

• high chair
• nightlight
• drawers for storage
• mobile
• toys
• baby gym
• bouncer chair
• an updated First-Aid kit
• thermometer