Your new baby will be here before you know it, so now’s the time to get all the gear and baby care products you’ll need to keep your baby safe, healthy, comfortable….and, most importantly, happy!

With so many baby products available it can be downright overwhelming trying to decide what you need as opposed to what you think you should have. So, to help you stay focused on the task at hand to get only the baby care “essentials”, we’ve prepared this master list - “Essential Baby Care Checklist”, just for you!

Here’s your ultimate baby essentials checklist…

ESSENTIAL BABY CARE CHECKLIST

BABY NURSERY ESSENTIALS

You'll need these for your baby's bedroom...

·Cot / Moses basket

·Mattress

·Sheets

·Blankets

·Wardrobe/ drawers

·Changing unit/ changing mat

·Rocking chair

·Baby monitor

·Cuddly toys

BABY ESSENTIALS LIST

Whether you’re on the move or relaxing at home, you’ll need to have some key baby gear at the ready, including:

·Car seat

·Stroller

·Travel cot

·Baby carrier

·Fully stocked baby changing bag

·Nappies

·Cotton wool/baby wipes

BABY BATH ESSENTIALS

Bath time is a great time to bond and have fun with your baby, especially when you’re equipped with the right baby products, such as:

·Baby bathtub

·Mild baby shampoo (such as Johnson's Baby Shampoo 300ML).

·Gentle body wash (such as Johnson's Baby Bath 300ML)

·2-4 hooded baby towels

·Soft washcloths

·Skin moisturiser (such as Mustela Baby Oil 100ML or Johnson's Baby Oil 300ML).

BABY HEALTH ESSENTIALS

Babies need grooming, just like adults. And if your child happens to get hurt or sick, you’ll need these baby care supplies:

·Baby nail clippers or file

·Baby thermometer

·First aid kit

·Cradle cap brush

·4-6 pacifiers

·Baby toothbrush and toothpaste (such as Uriage Baby 1st Peri Oral Care 30ML)

·Sterimar Baby Nasal Spray 50ML to clear nose mucous

BABY CLOTHING ESSENTIALS

Your baby will need the following clothing:

·6-8 long-sleeved outfits

·2-3 rompers

·6-8 short-sleeved outfits

·2 cardigans/jackets/jumpers

·1 shawl or snowsuit

·1-3 baby hats

·5-7 booties

BABY FEEDING ESSENTIALS

Whether you’re bottle-feeding or breastfeeding, you’ll need to be fully prepared and stocked with:

·3-5 Nursing bras

·Breast pads

·Breast pump

·Milk storage pots/bags

·Bottles/teats/bottle brush (only if bottle feeding)

·Lots of muslin squares

·Steriliser

 Find everything you need for baby care at Pearl Chemist Group pharmacy in South London. From doctor-recommended baby care products to medical supplies for babies, we have it all!