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New baby checklist
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items Don't know what you need to buy when you have a new baby on the way ? Here is my list of my favourite products and essential items for you , your baby and your home. Your new baby checklist all in one place.
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For mum
For baby
For the home / out and about
Services and community
For mum
List of items a new mum will need when having a baby
Keep everyone safe from germs with the sanitiser range from new edition . Can be used by everyone in the family
Hand Sanitiser Sprays - New Edition NZ
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Healing spray for after birth to use in the perineal areas to help heal and repair after giving birth
Viva La Vulva Healing Perineal Spray - D.I.Y Kit
Best ever nipple healing cream for breastfeed mum. Soothes cracked nipples and heals them
Medela Purelan Lanolin
Reusable breast pads save so much waste but they are also lovely and soft against a sore nipple
Reusable Breast Pads from Bear & Moo
Breastfeeding bras that are comfortable are essential while you ate breastfeeding
Maternity, Nursing, Breast Feeding Bras
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Clothes for Mums . Comes in breastfeeding and non breastfeeding . Super comfortable and trendy
Addison Clothing Store: Addison Clothing NZ
Having a breast pump handy is a great option if you need to leave baby with someone else, have excess milk to express or have trouble breastfeeding and still want to provide your baby with breast milk . Breast pumps for expressing milk for baby
Breast Pumps & Accessories
Wearable breast pumps are a serious game changer ! Charge them up , put them in your bra and carry on with your day while pumping
Comfort Double-Set Milkii® Wearable Breast Pump
To help soothe and heal Sore and cracked nipples
Rite Aid Hydrogel Breast Discs 12pk
I loved reading oh baby while I was pregnant and after having baby . Such helpful articles and I learned of loads of new products and services
OHbaby: Parenting Guide - Empowering You On Your ...
Just remember to fill it in !
Capturing Milestones: My Baby’s First Year Memory Book: A Baby Keepsake Journal to Record Milestones, Photos & Cherished Memories for Boy or Girl
A nappy bag will come everywhere with you for the next couple of years so make sure you get a good roomy one that’s easy for you to carry
Designer Nappy Bags | Diaper Bags | OiOi
Great help if you are having trouble is latch , inverted nipples or painful latch
Medela Contact Nipple Shield
Great for catching letdown and relieving pressure from full breasts
Haakaa Silicone Breastfeeding Manual Breast Pump Milk Pump 100% Food Grade Silicone BPA PVC and Phthalate Free, Clear
Elevit is the only multi vitamin I recommend that has the recommended amount of iodine and folic acid during pregnancy in only 1 tablet a day . They also make a breastfeeding version
Elevit | Shop by Brand | Life Pharmacy New Zealand
Lactation drinks or cookies to keep up your energy and help to boost your supply
Lactation Drinking Chocolate - The Milk Collective
For baby
Items you need for your new baby
Farmers is a great place to shop for Baby clothes. Keep an eye out for sales
Baby (Size 0000-2) - Children | Shop Farmers NZ Online
Never loose another dummy! This product has saved us so many sleepless nights and lost dummy's
Gobstopperz
Baby swaddles or wraps will be how you get your little one to sleep in the first couple of months . Why not on style with the beautiful designs from snuggle Hunny kids . They also have a beautiful range of bassinet and cot sheets that are soo soft. T...
Snuggle Hunny Kids | Topknots, Swaddles & Cot Sheets ...
Have Bottles ready just incase you have trouble breastfeeding baby
Bottles
Baby body wash for bath time ! There are lots of different rants out there so I recommend trying a few and choosing the brand you like the best
Baby Shampoo & Body Wash | Bathing | Shop by Category
Baby bottle warmer works with both breast milk or water to add formula. Soo good when you are out and about to know you have a warm bottle ready to go when baby is ready
Lil Moo - Portable Bottle Warmer – lil moo
Bepanthen anticeptic cream is the best for nappy rash ! It heals it super quickly and also creates a barrier
Bepanthen cream
Great for teething which can start anywhere from 4 months onward
Bonjela teething gel
Postie is another great place for baby clothes
Baby Clothes NZ - Postie
Such a clever little tool to help you trim baby nails
Nail Snail - Baby Nail Trimmer 3-in-1 Tool
Such cute dummies
BIBS Dummy - 2 pack - The Sleep Store
Sleeping bags and swaddles from the sleep store . Never have to worry about baby kicking of blankets in the night
Woolbabe | Natural Fibre Merino & Organic Cotton Baby ...
The team at baby on the move are trained car seat specialists and can help you choose the right car seat for your family and to fit your car . They can also help you with installation.
Car Seats - Baby On The Move
Make sure you don't spend too much $$ on a bassinet . Baby is only in it for around 3 months . Think about where it will fit . We had one with wheels so I could move it easily to be in the lounge during the day and in our room at night .
Cots and Bassinets I babycity
Another great store for baby clothes
Cotton on kids
For the home / out and about
There are a few things you need to have in your home when expecting a new baby
When buying a cot , I recommend one that has a drop side, especially if you are short !
Cots - Nursery & Bedding - Baby Factory
An ear thermometer is well worth the investment if you are having a baby and the braun is by far the best of them. It is fast and accurate which is just what you need when you have a sick baby and it will last you for many years to come .
Digital ear thermometer
A pram ! Make sure it has tons of storage and has a bit of a recline for when they fall asleep . When they are little , a bassinet or lie flat feature is ideal .
phil&teds® | adapt&survive!™
We love our aroma snooze vaporiser. It is great for cold and flu season to help add extra moisture into the air and help to break up mucus on the chest and it also doubles as a nightlight and a sound machine. We have one in all 3 of our children's ro...
Aroma-Snooze Sleep-Aid Vaporiser | NZ - Lively Living
Salt lamps are the best nightlights for a baby or child's room . Make sure you get one with the dimmer
Authentic Himalayan Salt Lamps – The Salt Lamp Shop NZ
Make sure you have a comfy spot to feed baby,especially at night . It may be a chair in their room, the couch in the lounge or in your bed .
Nursery Chairs To Suit All Styles + Budgets - Mocka
So you can see baby while you are driving
Baby Mirror for Car - Largest and Most Stable Backseat Mirror with Premium Matte Finish - Crystal Clear View of Infant in Rear Facing Car Seat - Safe, Secure and Shatterproof
Block out background noises and settle baby to sleep at home or while out and about
myBaby Soundspa On‐the‐Go, Plays 4 Soothing Sounds, Adjustable Volume Control, Adjustable Clip for Strollers, Diaper Bags, Car Seats, Small and Lightweight, Auto Timer, MYB‐S115
Baby bath that makes it easier to keep them upright
Shnuggle Baby Bath - Baby On The Move
Adorable and affordable baby nursery furniture
Nursery Furniture - Affordable and Safe Baby ... - Mocka
You can go straight to a car seat if you prefer but a capsule is the right for for a newborn and makes going out with a sleeping baby much easier
Infant Capsules - Carseats & Strollers - Baby Factory
Snap and go wheels make going out with baby a breeze. Easily place baby's car capsule on top , buckle it up and off you go
Baby Trend Snap-N-Go® Strollers | Infant Car Seat Carrier
Services and community
SPACE is run through your local Playcentre. It's such a great way to meet Mums and babies in your area, make new friends, spend time with your baby and learn about baby development
Space at Playcentre
Plunket is a great source of help or information about baby development.
Royal New Zealand Plunket Society
24 / 7 help and advice phone : 0800933922
PlunketLine » Plunket
Breastfeeding support
La Leche League New Zealand