Baby checklist and shopping list - This is what you need for your little one

As a new or expectant parent, you are faced with a completely new and exciting daily life, where you have to take care of a small child and give the child the best start in life.

For first-time parents in particular, many thoughts and worries can run through their heads. One of the thoughts often concerns what and how much equipment to buy for baby. It can be difficult to navigate the vast world of equipment and things for babies, and that's why we at LALATOTO would like to help you along the way.   

When we talk about baby equipment and things, there are both must-haves and nice-to-haves. In this guide, where we present you with a comprehensive checklist and shopping list, it will mainly be about must-have baby equipment and miscellaneous. Use the list as inspiration and supplement it with other equipment if necessary. 

Baby clothes

In order to dress your little one well and comfortably, you need to have created the perfect wardrobe for your baby. The trick is to limit yourself, as newborn babies in particular grow at lightning speed and will therefore quickly outgrow their clothes. The clothes must also suit the season, and it is therefore advisable to buy clothes that are easy to take on and off. 

You should buy these clothes for baby:

• Bodystockings
  
  
• Soft pants
  
  
• Rompers
  
  
• Socks and baby booties
  
  
• Hat for the season
  
  
• A couple of warm sweaters
  
  
• Possibly a snowsuit/thick wool suit if you have a winter child

Tip: Remember to wash all clothes before use (clothes may contain residues of chemicals from manufacturing)

Extra tip: You can advantageously buy clothes made of wool, as wool is an antibacterial and temperature-regulating material)

Baby sleep equipment

The newborn baby has a great need for sleep and will typically sleep for 15-18 hours a day. At first, however, the child does not know the difference between day and night, which is why you as a parent should expect a number of awakenings each night.

Fortunately, as parents, you can actively help ensure that your child sleeps as safely and undisturbed as possible. Your most important task is to create a safe and good sleeping environment, where the room temperature is comfortable and where baby has access to the best equipment for sleep.

You should buy this equipment for baby's sleep:

·         Cradle/crib/bedside crib and bed rail

·         Mattress and sheets

·         Baby bedding (see our selection of baby bedding here )

·         Baby blanket – two can be an advantage in case of an accident

·         Baby monitor

·         Wetland layer

·         Cuddly blanket or cuddly teddy bear to create calm and security

Equipment for changing and care

To create the optimal conditions for caring for and changing your baby, you need the right equipment for the purpose. It can be difficult to know what you really need, which is why we have put together a list of things that you can benefit from as a parent. Some of the items are suitable for home use, while others are designed to be taken on the go, for example when traveling or visiting family and friends.

You will need this equipment to change and care for your baby:

• Changing table
  
  
• Diaper bag
  
  
• Changing pad
  
  
• Diapers – remember that babies grow quickly, so don't buy too many at once.
  
  
• Baby nail scissors
  
  
• Thermometer
  
  
• Diaper pail and diaper bags
  
  
• Ointment – ​​e.g. for red buttocks and skin irritation
  
  
• Bathtub and possibly insert

Car and stroller equipment

As a parent, you will also find that there is a lot of baby equipment that you can use on the go. If you are going to take your little one out into the world, for example on a walk or a drive, there is some equipment that will make it both safer and more comfortable for the child, and we will present this to you below.

You will need this baby equipment for walks or car rides:

·         A safety-approved car seat

·         Driving suit

·         Stroller with mattress

·         Carrycot for the stroller or pram

Mealtime and breastfeeding equipment

The little princes and princesses have a high energy requirement and need nutrition to grow and develop. To help this along, you need equipment for mealtimes and breastfeeding. In the first time with the baby, it will mainly be breastfeeding equipment that you need.

You will need this baby equipment for mealtimes and breastfeeding:

• Nursing bras
  
  
• Nursing pillow
  
  
• Nursing pads
  
  
• Baby bottle
  
  
• Bib – relevant when the child starts eating regular food
  
  
• Cloth diapers – and lots of them!