Baby essentials checklist
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Preparing for baby's arrival: where to start?
The arrival of a baby is a magical moment that requires good preparation. To avoid stress in the final weeks, here's a comprehensive list of everything you'll need before the birth.
🛌 The baby's room
- Crib or bassinet with suitable mattress — see our Baby Bed & Sleep Accessories collection
- Sleep sack or swaddle (depending on the season)
- Soft night light
- Baby monitor or video monitor
- Changing table with mat and storage
- Chest of drawers or wardrobe for clothes
👗 Essential clothing (0-3 months)
- 5 to 7 long and short-sleeved bodysuits
- 3 to 5 footed pajamas
- 2 to 3 undershirts or cardigans
- Socks and booties
- Hat and mittens (if born in winter) — see our Baby Hats & Beanies
- Outfit for leaving the hospital — discover our Baby Clothes & Robes collection
🚼 Baby's bath
- Ergonomic baby bathtub
- Bath thermometer
- Soft hooded towels — see our Towels, Robes & Bath Accessories
- Mild, unscented soap and shampoo
- Cotton and alcohol-free wipes
- Baby moisturizing cream
🍼 Feeding
- Nursing pillow (if breastfeeding)
- Breast pump (manual or electric)
- Bottles and teats
- Sterilizer
- Bottle warmer
- Practical bibs — see our Bamboo & Organic Cotton Bibs & Swaddles
🚗 Travel
- Group 0+ car seat (mandatory from hospital discharge)
- Stroller or pram suited to your lifestyle — see our Baby Stroller Accessories
- Baby carrier or sling — discover our Babywearing collection
- Well-equipped changing bag — see our Diaper Bags & Storage
🩹 Health and care
- Rectal or ear thermometer
- Nasal aspirator
- Baby nail clippers
- Physiological saline solution
- Diaper rash cream
Tips to save money
No need to buy everything new! Many items such as the bed, stroller, or clothes can be bought second-hand in very good condition. Focus your new purchases on safety items like the car seat and mattress. Find all our essential baby accessories carefully selected for you.
