Being pregnant, becoming mentally a parent... It's already quite anxiety-inducing. And when we think about what's necessary before baby's arrival: cold sweats, trembling, anxiety, aggressiveness.. (we may be exaggerating a bit but at least for the first one it's really stressful!) In short, we don't have peace of mind because we want the best for baby and not to forget anything.
So, to help you best prepare for this approaching daily life, we have drawn up a shopping list for baby before birth.
The baby registry: a good deal?
Almost everyone has already seen a well-stocked baby registry scroll through their news feed for the little one of a family member, a friend, a colleague, an ex... Why not you?
All these lovely people will want to offer a birth gift. This is where the baby registry plays its role: to have what you need and what you have chosen. Not 157 different stuffed animals when Baby will have their chosen one that they won't let go of. Not a piece of clothing that will never be worn. Just what's on your list and will be used :)
You can create one online or directly in specialized baby stores. Remember to include items at very different prices, so that everyone can participate :)
We know: MiniPouce, P'tit Colis, Mes Envies and Milirose
Not to forget the newcomer Bientôt9mois, which turns pregnancy into a real game! Your loved ones guess weight, size or birth date... while choosing the perfect gift.
What should you buy for a baby before their arrival?
To keep their tummy well-filled
This will depend on whether you're breastfeeding or not, so adapt according to your situation.
- bottles of different sizes with size 1 and 2 nipples in glass or BPA-free plastic. Even if you're breastfeeding, it's always good to have some on hand in case it's not possible at certain times :)
- first stage powdered milk
- 1 bottle brush to clean the bottom of bottles (milk stinks!)
- 1 milk powder dispenser
- 1 bottle drying rack
- bibs: you'll love wiping baby's spit-up ????
- 1 breastfeeding kit: nursing pillow (or simply a bolster), breast pump, milk storage containers, nipple shields
To take them everywhere
At baby's birth, WHO strongly recommends skin-to-skin practice. Our baby wraps are suitable for practicing it right from the maternity ward while allowing you to take baby everywhere, nestled against you.
For your outings with baby:
- 1 physiological baby carrier suitable from birth or 1 baby wrap: the most practical with all the benefits of babywearing
- 1 stroller if you feel the need
- 1 diaper bag (our CaravanBAG is a diaper bag that allows you to carry baby as a backup!)
- 1 car seat
- 1 blanket (rain cover or not)
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To make them all clean and pretty (hygiene)
All babies are beautiful: beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But not all babies are clean! So you need to buy a number of products:
- a baby bathtub or a reducer for your own bathtub
- a bath thermometer
- towels or hooded bath towels
- a changing table and changing mat for changing baby
- diapers (and a diaper pail but it's not essential?) newborn and 1 month size
- 1 baby thermometer to monitor their temperature
- Baby shower gel, shampoo, soap
- cotton
- compresses and antiseptic solution to care for baby's umbilical cord
- saline solution
- 1 nasal aspirator (worst moment for both them and you...)
- 1 hairbrush
- 1 pair of baby scissors
- moisturizing cream and diaper rash cream
For them to sleep like a baby
- 1 room with a bed / crib / co-sleeper (better)
- 1 mattress
- fitted sheets
- mattress protectors
- sleeping bags
- 1 baby monitor
- 1 mobile to soothe them
- 1 night light
- 1 dresser + wardrobe
For them to feel comfortable (essential clothing)
At the beginning of their life, baby will be mostly in pajamas or very cozy and comfortable outfits, it won't be a fashion show and they grow very quickly!
- Bodysuits, bodysuits, bodysuits: useful all the time in summer and winter, the classic outfit (size 1 month except for premature)
- Pajamas (size 1 month except for premature)
- 1 pair of booties
- pairs of socks
- 1 hat
- 1 pair of mittens
- 2 or 3 daytime outfits
- 2 or 3 cardigans
With all this, you should be ready and can relax gently. The rest will come later :)

