Newborn essentials checklist (0–3 months)
The first twelve weeks run on a surprisingly short list. This is it — sorted by the part of the day it belongs to, with our pick linked wherever we stock one.
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Every day
- Nappies
Expect 10–12 changes a day at first — buy small amounts of small sizes. The cotton prefolds we link come in a Newborn size (2.5–6 kg) and fold into a nappy cover (we don't stock covers yet), so pick the size by weight.
See our pick → - Soft cotton cloths and warm water for changes
The fewer ingredients on brand-new skin, the better.
See our pick → - Zinc barrier balm at every change spotSee our pick →
- 4–6 zip growsuitsSee our pick →
- A warm natural-fibre layer for cool days
Merino breathes — overheating is a common flare trigger.
See our pick → - Fragrance-free laundry liquidSee our pick →
Sleep
- Three or more swaddlesSee our pick →
- Swaddle transition bag (from ~8–12 weeks)nice to have
For the arms-out step once rolling practice starts — the bag we link starts at 6 kg (size M), so check the weight band first.
See our pick → - Two fitted sheets — spares for 3am changesSee our pick →
- 1.0 TOG sleeping bag
TOG-rated layers help avoid overheating — sweat is a trigger too. The bag we link starts at 6 kg (size M), so check the weight band first.
See our pick → - White noise machinenice to haveSee our pick →
- Baby monitornice to haveSee our pick →
- A comforter for laternice to have
Keep soft items out of the cot for now — safe-sleep guidance says bare is best.
See our pick →
Feeding
- Baby bottles
The one we link is medical-grade silicone, body and teat; its 160 ml size comes with a slow-flow teat for 0–6 months.
See our pick → - Bottle steriliser
- Bottle warmernice to have
- Nursing pillowSee our pick →
- Burp cloths — more than you think
Bath & skin
- Baby bath tub
- Bath thermometer
Lukewarm (not hot) water is kinder to a new skin barrier.
- Hooded towelSee our pick →
- Soft washclothsSee our pick →
- Fragrance-free wash
- Lotion — moisturise within minutes of towelling offSee our pick →
- Multipurpose balm for dry patchesSee our pick →
- Nail care kit
Short nails mean less scratch damage during sleep.
- Cotton rounds for top-and-tail days
Out & about
- Back-seat baby mirrornice to have
- Baby first aid kit in the nappy bag
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