I have created this page to help track all the gifts I have been receiving, as well as figure out what I still need. This page will also help those that want to know what I currently have or need and might be able to help out. Because we’ll only be in Australia until the baby is about 5-9 weeks old, this means we are keen to cut down on items or borrow stuff for the short term. Some things we’ll obviously need as soon as we return into the country though, but then we’ll need to consider storage.
Thanks to those who have already offered to lend me stuff and those who’ve already given me gifts. It’s really appreciated and it’s been amazing who those who’ve helped me, especially that this has been a bit of a difficult time for me!
Currently have
- Pram
- Bassinet (Bridget has offered to lend me, thanks)
- Baby capsule (newborn to 18kg)
- Baby bath (thanks also Bridget)
- 3 full body jumpsuits for age 0-3 months, UK sizing (thanks Grandma)
- 7 summer suits for age 3-6 months, UK sizing (thanks Grandma)
- more clothes from Gran, will itemise soon!
- 2 boxes Huggies newborn nappies (108 nappies)
- 1 box Washable Bra Pads (4 pieces)
- 1 box Pigeon Ultra-slim breast pads (24 pieces)
- Book – “What to expect when you’re expecting”
- Book – “What to expect the first year” (thanks Nicole, Fernwood gym member)
- Baby powder
- Baby wipes (extra sensitive)
- Dummies (I intend on breast feeding, however advice is to have dummies just in case)
- Baby change bag (with portable changemat)
- Baby singlets
- Baby wash
- Baby rocker
- Play mat
- Breast pump & bottles and steraliser
- change mat
Need
- Baby sling or carrier- I like the lie down sling one’s for starters cuz they support the babies head better, keep the baby closer to your skin and allow breastfeeding
- Baby blankets
- Towels
Not sure whether I’ll need
- Breast feeding pillow
- ….?
Currently have in The Netherlands
- Changetable (thanks to Ben and Ineke)
- Cot
- Pram (which we’ll bring from Australia)
- Some clothing and portable items
this list will probably grow…