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Bringing your baby home – the essentials
Newborns have simple needs – blankets, clothes, nappies, a safe place to sleep. But unless you've done it before, it's difficult to know exactly what to buy before you bring your precious baby home.
We've created a checklist of essentials (along with some nice-to-have extras) so you can get the practical necessities ready for your new baby.
If you're about to have your first and need to stock up on the essentials.

Essentials Checklist
Clothing Essentials
The must-haves
Nice to have
Playtime Essentials
Hygiene Essentials
The must-haves
Nice to have
Sleep Essentials
Nice to have
Bath Essentials
Nice to have
Out and About essentials
Nice to have
- Carry Cot
Skincare Essentials
- Shampoo
- Body Wash
- Massage Oil
- Face and Body Lotion
Laundry Essentials
- Earthwise wool and delicates
- Wonder Soap
- Persil Sensitive liquid
- Bucket with Lid
- Nappy Bucket with lid for cloth nappies, a bin for disposables is also handy.
Breast Feeding Essentials
- Small Bottles
- Steriliser
- Haakaa Breast Pump
- Spare Teats
- Breast Milk Containers or Bags
Nice to have
- Nursing Pillow
- Bottle Drying Rack
Great gift ideas
Dimples has great gift ideas that make things really easy for your friends to find the perfect babyshower gift, let them know to shop at Dimples for your baby's arrival.
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