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With literally thousands of products available in stores and online, many new parents feel a bit confused on what exactly they will need for their new baby. The truth is that this list is probably far shorter than you may think, as many of the gimmicks and gadgets one can actually do without. However, there are many products available which can make parents’ lives a lot easier and, if you are financially able, you may choose to invest in these.
If you are shopping for your first baby, remember that you will also use items for subsequent children, making it more worthwhile spending money on.
If you live in a city area where you can easily get to a variety of stores you may choose to only buy items when you actually need them instead of in advance. Remember that whatever you buy you need to store, so keep your space constraints in mind.
Lastly, some items are better to buy new (like a breastpump) whilst others one can consider buying second-hand (like a pram). In the end, baby doesn’t mind!
Here is a list of items you’ll need in all the difference phases of having your baby to help you plan.
What do you need for your new baby?What do you need for your new baby?What do you need for your new baby?
Pack these in a separate bag to take into the labour room so that you can easily reach what you need
For Labour DayFor Labour DayFor Labour Day
Must-havesMust-havesAll your paperwork for admission – ID documents, medical aid card, etc
A camera and batteries and cell phone chargers
A two pin plug (often not available when needed!)
Comfortable clothes to labour in; pick a fabric through which your birth partner can easily rub your lower back for pain relief
A gown to cover-up if you want to mobilise in labour
A bikini-top if you plan to use a birthing pool
Warms socks (many women complain of cold feet)
Your own pillow for x-tra comfort
A soft fleece blanket – hospital blankets are heavy and warm
A hair-band or elastics to keep your hair out of your face
An exercise ball (if the hospital doesn’t have)
Easy-to-sip water bottle
Caffeine-free energy drinks and some low GI snacks
Lip-ice
A wheat-bag to warm – this simple tool can provide wonderful pain relief when held against your lower back or abdomen
Two face-cloths – one to wipe your face and one for your body
A small bag with basic toiletries
Linen savers (10)
Maternity panties (Carriwell)
Maternity pads (one pack)
Pyjamas for after the birth
Perineal ice-packs – hand to staff to freeze when you are admitted so that they are ready straight after the birth; condoms filled with water and frozen work very well
Homeopathic Arnica tablets – start taking immediate-ly after the birth for bruising and swelling
A basic baby bag – 3 clean nappies, buttock cream, a packet of wet-wipes, two soft blankets, warm socks and a hat, and one set of clothing in case mom and baby are separated and immediate skin-to-skin contact is not possible
Nice-to-havesNice-to-havesMusic - you will need a playlist and Bluetooth speaker; if you have CD, check with the hospital if they have a CD player
Candles – buy electronic ones if the hospital doesn’t allow real flames
Essential oils – use these in a burner, put a few drops on a face cloth or mix into a massage oil. Try Lavender oil for relaxation, Rose Geranium for its balancing effects or Peppermint oil to relieve nausea
Your own towels (if you prefer)
Pack for a 2-3 night stay in hospital
Mom’s Hospital StayMom’s Hospital StayMom’s Hospital Stay
Must-havesMust-havesEasy-to-breastfeed pajamas (3 sets)
Breastfeeding bra’s
Disposable breast pads
Lanolin nipple ointment
Linen savers
Maternity pads (at least 2 packs; from day 5-7 you can move over to normal sanitary pads)
Basic toiletries
Coarse salt for perineal sitz baths
A spray bottle – mix water with ½ tsp salt and 2-3 drops of tea tree oil to spray your perineal areaAn outfit to wear when going home
Normal comfortable clothes to wear during the day…that’s if you don’t want to be in pajamas all day
Nice-to-havesNice-to-havesSomething to read
A note-book for jotting down thoughts
Your own pillow and fleece-blanket from your labour bag
Music – your labour playlist and Bluetooth speaker may still come in handy to drown-out hospital noises and to help you relax
A breastfeeding pillow
FANTASTIC FEATURESFANTASTIC FEATURES
3D SUCTION TECHNOLOGY3D SUCTION TECHNOLOGY – The best feature of Horigen breast pumps is the 3D pump set. Soft silicone flanges and tunnels that fit your nipple and aureole with gentle pressure, vacuum and massage that will pump enough breast milk for your baby.
ADVANCED TOUCH PANEL TECHNOLOGYADVANCED TOUCH PANEL TECHNOLOGY – Horigen breast pumps have a digital screen, displaying information such as pumping and let-down, suction level (select your comfort level from one to nine) and usage time. Another feature of Horigen breast pumps is the memory function, allowing you to set a suction level you are comfortable with that will auto-matically be triggered when you use the pump.
BUILD-IN LITHIUM BATTERYBUILD-IN LITHIUM BATTERY – Simply plug it in to charge, and then express wherever you are without needing to worry over a plug-point or batteries. This is a quality that you won’t fully appreciate until you’ve gone through months of expressing, every time having to struggle to find a power source.
Baby’s Hospital StayBaby’s Hospital StayBaby’s Hospital Stay
Must-havesMust-haves6 sets of clothing
Four receiver blankets
Two fleece blankets
Some burp cloths
Wet wipes and nappies
Gentle skincare products
Surgical spirits and cotton wool balls
Saline nose drops
A small orthodontic soother
A baby nail clipper – they are often born with long nails already
An SABS approved car seat for safe travelling from the very first trip
Stay in Touch Wherever You Are Stay in Touch Wherever You Are
Are you worried leaving your baby or child alone?
Using our iphone, android, windows device or tablet you can now keep an eye on your little one wherever you are all the time! No more stress or worries as a parent. Whether you are at work, gym, shopping or just in another room in the house, you can watch, listen and talk to your baby via the WiFi connection to your nanny cam.
Nursery and EquipmentNursery and EquipmentNursery and Equipment
Must-havesMust-havesA cot or camp-cot
A good quality baby mattress
A chair/single bed to sit on in the room
A pram/travel system*
A nappy disposal bin* (or bucket if you are doing cloth nappies)
A night-light*
A non-slip bath mat
A clothes hamper
A baby carrier*
2-4 dummies and 2 dummy chains
Must-havesMust-havesDisposable or cloth nappies – you will use on average 5-8 nappies a day
Wet wipes
Barrier Cream
Baby-friendly laundry detergent
Cotton wool balls
Gentle and if possible natural skincare products – shampoo, baby wash and lotion
Nail clipper
Baby hair brush
Baby-friendly sunscreen
Baby-friendly mosquito repellent
Nice-to-havesNice-to-havesA changing station at a back-friendly height (alterna-tively you can use your bed)
A carry cot A baby bath (alternatively you can bath baby in a basin or in the family bath)
A CD-player with some white noise or baby music in the nursery
A baby monitor*
A humidifier*
A feeding/rocking chair – choose one with wide armrests so that you have space to also feed a bigger baby; if it can’t recline, get a foot stool.
A play mat and some toys
Baby swing or rocker
A musical mobile
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Products and CosmeticsProducts and CosmeticsProducts and Cosmetics
Clothing and LinenClothing and LinenClothing and Linen
This can be difficult to plan as both baby’s size and the weather is difficult to predict. Leave labels on clothes so that you can exchange if necessary
Must-havesMust-haves6 vests (long and short sleeves)
6 babygros (onesies)
2 hats
4 pairs of socks
6 bibs (though you may need more if baby drools a lot)
2 warm jackets
2-4 warm babygros for colder days and outings (depending on the season)
4-6 receiver blankets
2 warm fleece blankets
1 bigger blanket to use as baby grows
2 mattress protectors
2 mattress sheets
A baby pillow with two covers
2 bath towels
6-10 burp cloths (face cloths also work well)
Nice-to-havesNice-to-havesA baby mosquito net
A breastfeeding pillow
Baby Sleeping Bag
Baby comfy blanket (Muslin blanket)*Baby comfy blanket (Muslin blanke
Safety lockOne Side Open
- Use any bag –Cloth bags orplasticbags. One size available
Capacity: 40 diapers
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Baby FeedingBaby FeedingBaby Feeding
Breast is best, and essentially all you need is a baby and a boob…but here are some suggested extras plus necessities for bottle feeding mommies and little ones on solids
Must-havesMust-havesBreastfeeding
Nursing bra’s
Breast pads (washable or disposable)
Breastfeeding-friendly clothes
A breastfeeding cover-up for public feeding
A breast pump – choose one wisely to suit your needs*
Breastmilk bags or containers for freezing if you are planning to express
Bottle feeding
Bottles and teats
Consider a bottle warmer
Formula dispenser or dispensing containers
Cleaning and Sterilising
A dishwasher basket
A basin to wash breastpump parts and bottles in (it’s preferable not to wash it with normal dishes)
Bottle brushes
A bottle drying rack
A steriliser (steam or microwave)
Solid foods:
A feeding chair
A splat-mat (a shower curtain or plastic table cloth works well)
Gum-friendly plastic spoons
BPA free containers for storing and freezing baby food
A pureeing tool – blender, food processor, baby food maker, etc
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First-aid / Medicine KitFirst-aid / Medicine KitFirst-aid / Medicine Kit
Must-havesMust-havesA high-quality digital thermometer
A list of emergency numbers
Syringes and medicine spoons for administering any medication
Paracetamol syrup for pain and fever
Colic drops for cramps and winds
Rehydration sachets
Antihistamine ointment for itchy mosquito bites
A baby-safe cough syrup
Homeopathic Calendula ointment for skin irritations and rashes
Homeopathic Arnica gel for bumps and bruises Saline nose drops Wound disinfectant, plasters and bandages – for when baby gets older and more mobile
Homeopathic tissue salts:
Mag phos (no 8) for cramps and hiccups
Ferrum phos (no 4) for sore throats and inflammation
Kali mur (no 5) for blocked noses and mucous
Nice-to-havesNice-to-havesA mucous aspirator A nebuliser*
Features:Features:
• Mesh Technology.
• The lightest and quietest, handy design, compact, portable and light weight – allows operation in all directions
• Fine particle 1-5um, direct inhalation to the lungs.
• Works with 2x AA batteries (Batteries not included), low power consumption, silent operation, one-button operation system, tubeless and cordless operation.
• Delivers undiluted medications to shorten treatment time, delivers medication to the last drop to maximize benefit of treatment – convenient for inhalation anywhere, anytime
For Going OutFor Going OutFor Going Out
Must-havesMust-havesA nappy bag
A changing mat
Spare sets of clothing and burp cloths
A blanket in case it gets cold
Scented bags for smelly nappies
Sunscreen
Some toys
If breastfeeding: a blanket or breastfeeding cover-up for comfortable feeding in public
If formula feeding: Sterilised bottles, formula, water for mixing
A bag with wet wipes, clean nappies and a buttock ointment
A spare dummy and sterilising wipes
Snacks, a spoon, baby food (for older babies)
Nice-to-havesNice-to-havesA car window-cover A mirror to see baby while in car-seat
Designed for BabyDesigned for Baby
• Ready to go from day 1• Reclinable backrest with lying
positioin suitable for new born• Leg rest adaptable 5-point
harness, usable from birth• Detachable and openable
bumper guard• Harness strap protectors• Cosy padded seat• Integral suspension• Anti UV UPF 50+ fabric• Canopy visor
Thought Up For ParentsThought Up For Parents
• High-quality finishing• Detachable and openable
bumper bar
• Keep an eye on baby through a viewing window
• Mono-action brake, operated by one single pedal
• Lockable front-swivel wheels• Large storage basket• 2 mama-bag hooks on handle• One-hand fold• Compact hand luggage size
folded• Auto fold lock• Self standing fold like 4-wheel
luggage• Luggage bar to pull the Squizz
like wheeled luggage• Front and rear wheels removable
by one single action• High quality stretch srtoller carry
strap• Featherweight: 6.7kg
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