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The Complete Parent’s Preparation Guide

This comprehensive newborn essentials checklist is your ultimate preparation companion for welcoming your baby in 2025. Carefully curated following the latest WHO guidelines and pediatric safety standards, this printable checklist covers everything from pregnancy must-haves to your baby’s first year essentials.

What’s Included:

  • 75+ essential items organised by category and timeline
  • Safety-first approach with 2025 updated guidelines
  • Budget-friendly tips highlighting what to buy new vs. second-hand
  • Quantity specifications to avoid over or under-purchasing

Key Features:
✅ Pregnancy preparation items
✅ Hospital bag essentials (including mandatory car seat reminder)
✅ Safe sleep setup following current guidelines
✅ Complete feeding solutions for breast and formula feeding
✅ Baby-proofing and safety checklist
✅ Development-appropriate toys and activities

Perfect for: First-time parents, baby shower planning, gift-giving guidance, and ensuring nothing important is forgotten during this exciting but overwhelming time.

Updated June 2025 with the latest safety recommendations and parenting best practices.

Pregnancy Essentials

Hospital Bag

  • ☐ Comfortable clothing for yourself
  • ☐ 2-3 newborn outfits (different sizes)
  • Blankets for the trip home
  • Rear-facing infant car seat (REQUIRED)
  • ☐ Going-home outfit (newborn & 0-3 months)

Sleep Safety Essentials

Feeding Essentials – Breastfeeding

Feeding Essentials – Formula

Baby Clothing

  • ☐ 6+ all-in-one sleepsuits with feet
  • ☐ 4-6 vests/bodysuits with poppers
  • ☐ 2 wool/cotton cardigans (no nylon)
  • ☐ Scratch mittens
  • ☐ Socks or booties
  • ☐ Weather-appropriate hats
  • Snowsuit (if cold weather)

Daily Care Items

Bathing Essentials

Development & Play

Safety & Mobility

Nursery Setup

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