If you are organized first, it will help you prepare well for your baby’s arrival. There are however some parents who delay the shopping till they found out the gender of the baby so that they can choose clothes and colors accordingly.

1. Shopping list for New Born Baby
Shopping for your new born is one thing that you as a parent must have dreamt of for
past nine months. I will buy this dress of this color and will buy soft cozy bed etc.
such things must have crossed your mind often and now when you are holding your
little one in your arm, you want to transpire all the shopping list for him/her in one
go.
If you are organized first, it will help you prepare well for your baby’s arrival. There
are however some parents who delay the shopping till they found out the gender of
the baby so that they can choose clothes and colors accordingly. So, if you feel the
same, just buy some clothes of unisex colors for first few weeks, so that you have
something ready for your baby when he/she arrives.
Before shopping for new born, weather conditions need to be considered so that
baby’s essentials can be arranged in sync with the season, so that your little one is
comfortable.
Here is the shopping list of your baby’s essentials for every
season:
1. Nappies: Nappies of the new born babies are to be changed nearly 10 – 12 times a

2. day. So, it is advisable to buy enough nappies for at least first few weeks. In case you
plan to use cotton or cloth nappies, still it is good to have at least one packer of
disposable nappies in case you want to go for doctor’s visit with your baby or cloth
nappies have not dried in time. In case your elders advise to sew nappies for you, go
for soft and absorbent cotton material. There are ready made cotton nappies available
in the market. See that you wash and iron the cloth nappies before using them on your
baby as ironing kills extra germs that linger on the clean cloth.
2. Baby wipes: Wipes are required for cleaning your baby’s bump during nappy
change. Most of the moms prefer to wash the area with water and wipe it with cotton
cloth but wipes can come in handy during the night or when you are out of your
house.
3. Changing cloth: Protective plastic sheet or changing mat, which can be placed in
the bed when needed, is required so that your baby is kept hygiene and the dirt and
dust of the bed cover does not harm him/her.
4. Pair or cotton socks or hats: Socks and hats are useful for all seasons and
especially they are needed during winter and cool climate. They are a must in
shopping list for new born as they new born do not regulate their body temperature
well so, it is best to cover their hands and feet. Even in summers they are to be used
to protect the baby from cool air of coolers and air conditioners.
5. Cotton gloves: New born have long nails and these gloves will prevent your little
one from scratching.
6. Small bibs: Babies often bring up milk while burping and the bibs will protect the
clothes of baby getting wet and the bibs can be easily changed very often.
7. Small hand towels or napkins: You must burp your baby every time you feed
him/her and will often spit out little milk as well. Cotton napkins or towels can be
placed on your shoulder as you burp your baby so that your clothes do not get wet or
dirty. Also, these cotton towels can be used to clean your baby.
8. Baby washing powder and antiseptic liquid: As new born have delicate skin,
mild washing powder is to be used to wash the clothes. After washing dip the clothes
in antiseptic liquid so that any germs if persistent are killed.
9. Sheets: Keep 4 to 5 sheets as the bed of the baby may get wet because of urine or
burping so it is better to place these plastic sheets on the bed and then place the bed
of the baby above these sheets so that your bed does not get spoilt or wet.
10. Wrap around blankets: After being nine months in the womb, baby likes to be
swaddled and bundled up. Lighter blankets in hot weather and warmer ones in cold
weather can be used as wrap around for your baby.

3. 11. Toiletries: You will need soft comb, small baby nail cutter, baby shampoo and
soap, massage oil, nappy rash cream, body lotion, talcum powder and separate bath
towel.
12. Bottles: In case you are planning to bottle feed your baby, you may require four
to six bottles and brush to clean them. The bottles can be sterilized in boiling water or
in steam sterilizer.
13. Baby bag: Baby bag help to move out with the baby. It has separate sections for
keeping nappies, clean clothes, wipes, tissue paper and medicines.
14. Mosquito net: If mosquitoes are threat in your area, buy a cot mosquito net to
protect your baby from mosquito bites.
15. Prams: They are useful if you are going out with your baby in malls, traveling or
even at times to soothe the crying baby.