Posted on 20 May 2015 | By Sunnybank Centre for Women | Antenatal Care

For many women it's overwhelming to think about all the things a baby needs when they are born. If you approach it logically (which can be difficult when you are pregnant and excited) jot down a little time line of what you think you might need. Spread it out so it’s not all at once. Here’s a general list of the basics. 

• Cot
• Bassinette (optional)
• Change table
• Pram
• Sling
• Car seat(s) (or capsule)
• Clothes
• Formula/ bottles if bottle feeding
• Baby bath
• Good book on caring for baby (for example “Baby Love’ by Robin Barker) 

 
Babies generally don’t need much but these days you can buy all sorts of things to ‘make your life easier’.  I recommend you get the basics during pregnancy and then you can buy the extras if and when you need them.