Have You Got Everything You Need For Your Newborn Baby?

As well as making sure that you've got the pram, and the Moses basket or cot, you'll want to make sure that you have everything else you need for your new baby, well in advance.

Here's what you need to consider.

1. You'll want plenty of nappies, although you might want to just buy one lot of nappies until your baby is born and you know how big he or she is. You don't want to buy lots of newborn nappies only to discover your baby is too big for them after the first few days.

2. You'll need plenty of cotton wool balls to clean up whilst changing your baby's nappies. It's not recommended to use baby wipes for the first few weeks, as babies skin is still new and fragile, and it can easily be irritated and get sore.

3. Using organic baby skincare products will also mean that your baby's skin is protected from the chemicals that appear in other skin washes and soaps.

4. Babygrows will be ideal for when your baby is sleeping, and for when he or she is going through many changes of clothes during the day.

5. Vests are useful for wearing under outfits, and for wearing at home when it's warm too. You won't want your baby to be too hot or too cold, and so you can layer clothes and blankets to ensure that your baby is comfortable.

6. You'll want to have baby clothes and outfits other than vests and babygrows, perhaps for when you go out, or for when you have visitors around. You're also more likely to receive outfits as newborn baby gifts, and so your baby might have lots of nice clothes to wear.

7. Having a number of muslin blankets will mean that you can always have one to hand, and don't need to keep running up and downstairs in the middle of the night in order to keep your baby warm. With lots of different types and sizes, you're bound to find some that you like.

8. A dedicated towel for your baby will mean that you don't pass on anything to your baby, and that they won't be overwhelmed and too warm in a large towel.

9. Baby changing bags come in a wide range of colours and sizes, so you'll have lots to choose from. Your pram might already come with a nice changing bag, or you might want to choose your own.

10. Breastpumps can make feeding your baby much easier, and whether you're sore from feeding, or your partner wants to feed, or go out with your baby, you'll be able to express milk much easier with a breastpump than by hand.

Now you know what sort of things you'll need, have you got everything you need for your newborn baby?