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Post Newborn Essentials & Recommendations

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Items you most likely wont need until after baby is born, Some are essential others are optional.
 
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Lots of options available
Baby Cots
 
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Make sure the mattress is firm yet padded and comfortable.
Kids Mattresses And Beds
 
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Tip: it needs to be waterproof and id suggest to have 2. Also recommend you make the cot in layers; mattress protector, sheet, mattress protector, sheet. If bub vomits during the night, you can change the bed quickly and have it already made.
Cot Mattress Protector
 
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I would only recommend cotton sheets for bub.
Organic Cot Sheet – Kiin ®
 
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You'll need this around 4-6months. Depends on when you decide to start solids.
High Chairs
 
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Great to place under the high chair so the food goes on the mat instead of the floor. Especially after you've cleaned them :)
Messy Mat - Assorted
 
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This is great to have, its light and portable and easy to clean.
Ingenuity Baby Base 2-in-1 Seat Slate
 
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Have had this for all 3 kids. THE BEST!!
Baby Einstein 2 In 1 Activity Jumper Curiosity Cove
 
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My kids have loved jumping around in this.
Jolly Jumper
 
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Highly recommend the rocker. I used this more when bub was roughly 2 months plus.
Ingenuity
 
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Something to consider when bub starts crawling and you need to do housework, cook, shower etc.
Baby Play Pen
 
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I bought an uniden monitor as it doesn't have a Bluetooth option. Bluetooth options can get hacked so be careful x
Baby Monitors - Safety Accessories
 
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I never had a breathing monitor but definitely worth looking into
Baby breathing monitors
 
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I personally never used this but I know people who have and loved it. I have a would use a portable white noise machine and it would help block out sudden loud noises in shopping centers
Baby Shusher Sleep Miracle Soother
 
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This is great for the Pram! To block out some of the public noise.
Project Nursery Portable Sound Soother With Clip
 
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Baby might need these from 3months.
Silicone Teethers & more
 
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So many options for all ages
Kids Toys - Baby & Toddler Play Toys
 
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From 6months and up
Bambino Eco Toys
 
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A nappy Caddy beside your bed is a must! And once you no longer need it, I recommend filling it with spare clothes, nappies etc and leaving it the car..
Nappy Caddy
 
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Reading to your baby is highly recommend and very important
Baby & Toddler Books
 
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Humidifier will prevent the air from being dry and the vapouriser is to help when bub is sick.
Baby Humidifiers & Vaporisers
 
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I have these for all our toys. Easy fir the kids to out away.
Kids Toy Storage Boxes, Chests & Bins
 
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Oil heaters are safer if you need one for your kids rooms
Gas & Oil Heaters
 
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This is more a recommendation. Alternatively you can just boil water and place it in a mug instead of buying this.
Bottle Warmers
 
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Ive previously had the mesh fabric feeder and i much prefer the silicone.
Tommee Tippee Fresh Food Feeder
 
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I have a portable kit in my car, for just in case reasons
First Aid Kits
 
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I purchased my kids drawers from here. We've had them for 4 years now and they're still as good as new.
Chest of Drawers | Bedroom
 
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Different brands and different styles.
Sippy Cups and Drink Bottles
 
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I sometimes use this for my 8month old but the suction on every single one I've used has never suctioned properly and bubends up dropping it onto the floor. I usally just put it on the high chair tray. You'll need plats around 1year, I'd say.
Baby Plates and Bowls
 
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necessary from 6months
Baby and Toddler Cutlery
 
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Once my baby has grown out of his clothes I place them in a sealed storage bag and in the container.
Storage Containers | Drawers, Baskets & Crates
 
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Once baby has grown out of their clothes pop them in a bag to keep them safe.
Vacuum Storage Bags
 
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Something fun to create during this time so you dont forget the littke things in 10 or 20 years time. The first time the walled with the date, foods bub tried, etc
Make Personalised Photo Books
 
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Double liner is necessary!
Universal Fit Double Trolley Liner Protectors
 
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It's a great keepsake too.
Amazon.com.au: Height Growth Chart
 
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These help prevent staining baby's clothes when they start solids
Smock and Long Sleeved Bibs
 
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oil heaters are saftest
Watt Oil-filled radiant Utility Indoor Electric Space Heater with Thermostat
 
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Moisturize every space in your house with this humidifier
HOMEDICS Humidifiers at Lowes.com