I too wished i had got a rocking chair as i didn’t get one until bub was 6 months and from then on it made it so much easier to get him to sleep while i breastfed him. He also got the idea that it was bed time when we sat in the chair for his night feed so it helped him get into a routine

Nappies and wipes I didn’t want to leave the house for the first six weeks as bubba isn’t protected against sickness. I stocked up on toilet paper and made food and froze it. A bouncer and swing is awesome.

I will be a first time mum soon so this is interesting advice.
Thanks for the tips.

I found it was best to buy whatever I wanted, trial and error. It’s about what works for you and what you like.

Loads of wipes. They never go astray. Loads of ZIP onesies, spew rags (cloth nappies) and don’t go overboard on toys. Lots of socks also.

a swing or somewhere to secure baby when you are having a shower etc. Not necessary from birth but you will want it as soon as they start to roll.

You usaully get lots of clothes as presents for your 1st bub, but buy something special for the 1st day home outfit. Baby wipes you will go through them. I also brought nappies to have on hand. Usually the bigger sizes not the newborn they grow out of them very quick.
A good baby thermomter is always handy & just in case have some baby panodol or nurofen on hand. Bonjella for when bub starts teething.

a baby carrier or wrap . bubs most likely will wanna be close or held by you ALL THE TIME. this way you can be hands free and be able to do things like eat and drink , and rest your arms, babies look small but after holding for 5 hours while they sleep they get heavy

This forum is awesome i have been looking for what to buy online and it says say much unnessary things so I’m glad I’ve found this website so much great advice

A Pram and a cot. A blanket, 2 sets of cot sheets, 3 face washes, 2 love to dream swaddles (don’t bother with wraps) 5 singlets, 2 jumpsuits, a bath tub, a bath towel, nappies, nappy wipes and either nappy bags or a nappy disposal unit, a baby travel bag, feeding pillow, express pump and milk storage bags. Download an app on you phone to monitor feeds, diaper changes, sleeps etc. I use baby connect. Also download and app called “The wonder weeks”. Cotton balls, a nappy change table or mat. Nappy rash cream, thermometer (scanner that scans the room temp and bath water too), baby panadol and flo just incase. If you have a baby shower have it at least two months before your due to prevent double ups.

bulk up on baby wipes i use them for everything

just the big stuff like cot and pram dont buy clothes. they will.give so much on baby shower

I bought way too much because I bought everything I thought I had to have then found I didn’t use half of it. Cot and pram are essentials. As are nappies and wipes (stock up you need heaps). Other than that have a look at what each product does and think about whether it will work for you. Also various brands of the same thing have very different functions and features so compare them all.

I agree with a rocking chair — best investment ever! We were lucky and got a great one from eBay, soft leather with ottoman for only $90. I personally don’t have a problem with that so if you don’t mind second-hand then I’d look there!

This is a great time to start laybuys all the larger items. Doing it this way you can get the cots, highchairs, car seats when you see them out on sales. Saving heaps. Buy an item of clothing, blankets etc each week. You will see the clothing build up. Neutral colours to start off. This way too you will know to tick off your list of what you need depending on the weather when your baby is born. Good luck.

I have had three babies, and am planning another, and there is one item in the nursery that I have used more than anything else: A rocking chair.
That may sound funny, but it’s true. We read stories at sleep time in our chair, we have cuddles and sing songs and sing nursery rhymes in our chair. And on those long nights when baby is sick or unable to sleep, we rock in the chair. It saves my legs/back/arms from the strain of holding a baby for hours on end, and is soothing for both of us.
This chair started in the baby’s room but quickly made it’s way to the living room and is the favourite of everyone who visits. I highly recommend it, especially if you plan to have more babies. A “gliding” chair is best as it is a more natural and subtle movement. Google images has plenty of suggestions.

Nappies, Wipes, Creams, & singlets/body suits.. Baby doesn’t need everything at once, majority of items people recommend only sits around collecting dust for the first 3-6months.. Don’t stress, write yourself a little list of things, as you do a weekly shop, check out the baby isle, get a couple of things each week and you’ll be fine Best of luck with everything !

Frozen meals, lots of different brands of dummies, black cheap undies

A touch lamp! Getting up for the nightly feeds, fiddling around for switches on lamps or blinding both of you by putting on the overhead light is not ideal. A touch lamp has 3 levels so you can have it dim giving enough light to do everything but not wake baby right up. Likewise when you put bub back down you’re not clicking a switch (my 1st would startle awake & I’d be up even longer). After about 2 months someone gave me a touch lamp & it was great.

If you have freezer room I always have a cook up before baby arrives, make a few meals and some baking so that way I can just pull something out on those days when meeting babies needs is all I can do. good luck