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With literally thousands of products available in stores and online, many new parents feel a bit confused on what exactly they will need for their new baby. The truth is that this list is probably far shorter than you may think, as many of the gimmicks and gadgets one can actually do without. However, there are many products available which can make parents’ lives a lot easier and, if you are financially able, you may choose to invest in these.

If you are shopping for your first baby, remember that you will also use items for subsequent children, making it more worthwhile spending money on.

If you live in a city area where you can easily get to a variety of stores you may choose to only buy items when you actually need them instead of in advance. Remember that whatever you buy you need to store, so keep your space constraints in mind.

Lastly, some items are better to buy new (like a breastpump) whilst others one can consider buying second-hand (like a pram). In the end, baby doesn’t mind!

Here is a list of items you’ll need in all the difference phases of having your baby to help you plan.

What do you need for your new baby?What do you need for your new baby?What do you need for your new baby?

Pack these in a separate bag to take into the labour room so that you can easily reach what you need

For Labour DayFor Labour DayFor Labour Day

Must-havesMust-havesAll your paperwork for admission – ID documents, medical aid card, etc

A camera and batteries and cell phone chargers

A two pin plug (often not available when needed!)

Comfortable clothes to labour in; pick a fabric through which your birth partner can easily rub your lower back for pain relief

A gown to cover-up if you want to mobilise in labour

A bikini-top if you plan to use a birthing pool

Warms socks (many women complain of cold feet)

Your own pillow for x-tra comfort

A soft fleece blanket – hospital blankets are heavy and warm

A hair-band or elastics to keep your hair out of your face

An exercise ball (if the hospital doesn’t have)

Easy-to-sip water bottle

Caffeine-free energy drinks and some low GI snacks

Lip-ice

A wheat-bag to warm – this simple tool can provide wonderful pain relief when held against your lower back or abdomen

Two face-cloths – one to wipe your face and one for your body

A small bag with basic toiletries

Linen savers (10)

Maternity panties (Carriwell)

Maternity pads (one pack)

Pyjamas for after the birth

Perineal ice-packs – hand to staff to freeze when you are admitted so that they are ready straight after the birth; condoms filled with water and frozen work very well

Homeopathic Arnica tablets – start taking immediate-ly after the birth for bruising and swelling

A basic baby bag – 3 clean nappies, buttock cream, a packet of wet-wipes, two soft blankets, warm socks and a hat, and one set of clothing in case mom and baby are separated and immediate skin-to-skin contact is not possible

Nice-to-havesNice-to-havesMusic - you will need a playlist and Bluetooth speaker; if you have CD, check with the hospital if they have a CD player

Candles – buy electronic ones if the hospital doesn’t allow real flames

Essential oils – use these in a burner, put a few drops on a face cloth or mix into a massage oil. Try Lavender oil for relaxation, Rose Geranium for its balancing effects or Peppermint oil to relieve nausea

Your own towels (if you prefer)

Pack for a 2-3 night stay in hospital

Mom’s Hospital StayMom’s Hospital StayMom’s Hospital Stay

Must-havesMust-havesEasy-to-breastfeed pajamas (3 sets)

Breastfeeding bra’s

Disposable breast pads

Lanolin nipple ointment

Linen savers

Maternity pads (at least 2 packs; from day 5-7 you can move over to normal sanitary pads)

Basic toiletries

Coarse salt for perineal sitz baths

A spray bottle – mix water with ½ tsp salt and 2-3 drops of tea tree oil to spray your perineal areaAn outfit to wear when going home

Normal comfortable clothes to wear during the day…that’s if you don’t want to be in pajamas all day

Nice-to-havesNice-to-havesSomething to read

A note-book for jotting down thoughts

Your own pillow and fleece-blanket from your labour bag

Music – your labour playlist and Bluetooth speaker may still come in handy to drown-out hospital noises and to help you relax

A breastfeeding pillow

FANTASTIC FEATURESFANTASTIC FEATURES

3D SUCTION TECHNOLOGY3D SUCTION TECHNOLOGY – The best feature of Horigen breast pumps is the 3D pump set. Soft silicone flanges and tunnels that fit your nipple and aureole with gentle pressure, vacuum and massage that will pump enough breast milk for your baby.

ADVANCED TOUCH PANEL TECHNOLOGYADVANCED TOUCH PANEL TECHNOLOGY – Horigen breast pumps have a digital screen, displaying information such as pumping and let-down, suction level (select your comfort level from one to nine) and usage time. Another feature of Horigen breast pumps is the memory function, allowing you to set a suction level you are comfortable with that will auto-matically be triggered when you use the pump.

BUILD-IN LITHIUM BATTERYBUILD-IN LITHIUM BATTERY – Simply plug it in to charge, and then express wherever you are without needing to worry over a plug-point or batteries. This is a quality that you won’t fully appreciate until you’ve gone through months of expressing, every time having to struggle to find a power source.

Baby’s Hospital StayBaby’s Hospital StayBaby’s Hospital Stay

Must-havesMust-haves6 sets of clothing

Four receiver blankets

Two fleece blankets

Some burp cloths

Wet wipes and nappies

Gentle skincare products

Surgical spirits and cotton wool balls

Saline nose drops

A small orthodontic soother

A baby nail clipper – they are often born with long nails already

An SABS approved car seat for safe travelling from the very first trip

Stay in Touch Wherever You Are Stay in Touch Wherever You Are

Are you worried leaving your baby or child alone?

Using our iphone, android, windows device or tablet you can now keep an eye on your little one wherever you are all the time! No more stress or worries as a parent. Whether you are at work, gym, shopping or just in another room in the house, you can watch, listen and talk to your baby via the WiFi connection to your nanny cam.

Nursery and EquipmentNursery and EquipmentNursery and Equipment

Must-havesMust-havesA cot or camp-cot

A good quality baby mattress

A chair/single bed to sit on in the room

A pram/travel system*

A nappy disposal bin* (or bucket if you are doing cloth nappies)

A night-light*

A non-slip bath mat

A clothes hamper

A baby carrier*

2-4 dummies and 2 dummy chains

Must-havesMust-havesDisposable or cloth nappies – you will use on average 5-8 nappies a day

Wet wipes

Barrier Cream

Baby-friendly laundry detergent

Cotton wool balls

Gentle and if possible natural skincare products – shampoo, baby wash and lotion

Nail clipper

Baby hair brush

Baby-friendly sunscreen

Baby-friendly mosquito repellent

Nice-to-havesNice-to-havesA changing station at a back-friendly height (alterna-tively you can use your bed)

A carry cot A baby bath (alternatively you can bath baby in a basin or in the family bath)

A CD-player with some white noise or baby music in the nursery

A baby monitor*

A humidifier*

A feeding/rocking chair – choose one with wide armrests so that you have space to also feed a bigger baby; if it can’t recline, get a foot stool.

A play mat and some toys

Baby swing or rocker

A musical mobile

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Products and CosmeticsProducts and CosmeticsProducts and Cosmetics

Clothing and LinenClothing and LinenClothing and Linen

This can be difficult to plan as both baby’s size and the weather is difficult to predict. Leave labels on clothes so that you can exchange if necessary

Must-havesMust-haves6 vests (long and short sleeves)

6 babygros (onesies)

2 hats

4 pairs of socks

6 bibs (though you may need more if baby drools a lot)

2 warm jackets

2-4 warm babygros for colder days and outings (depending on the season)

4-6 receiver blankets

2 warm fleece blankets

1 bigger blanket to use as baby grows

2 mattress protectors

2 mattress sheets

A baby pillow with two covers

2 bath towels

6-10 burp cloths (face cloths also work well)

Nice-to-havesNice-to-havesA baby mosquito net

A breastfeeding pillow

Baby Sleeping Bag

Baby comfy blanket (Muslin blanket)*Baby comfy blanket (Muslin blanke

Safety lockOne Side Open

- Use any bag –Cloth bags orplasticbags. One size available

Capacity: 40 diapers

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Baby FeedingBaby FeedingBaby Feeding

Breast is best, and essentially all you need is a baby and a boob…but here are some suggested extras plus necessities for bottle feeding mommies and little ones on solids

Must-havesMust-havesBreastfeeding

Nursing bra’s

Breast pads (washable or disposable)

Breastfeeding-friendly clothes

A breastfeeding cover-up for public feeding

A breast pump – choose one wisely to suit your needs*

Breastmilk bags or containers for freezing if you are planning to express

Bottle feeding

Bottles and teats

Consider a bottle warmer

Formula dispenser or dispensing containers

Cleaning and Sterilising

A dishwasher basket

A basin to wash breastpump parts and bottles in (it’s preferable not to wash it with normal dishes)

Bottle brushes

A bottle drying rack

A steriliser (steam or microwave)

Solid foods:

A feeding chair

A splat-mat (a shower curtain or plastic table cloth works well)

Gum-friendly plastic spoons

BPA free containers for storing and freezing baby food

A pureeing tool – blender, food processor, baby food maker, etc

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First-aid / Medicine KitFirst-aid / Medicine KitFirst-aid / Medicine Kit

Must-havesMust-havesA high-quality digital thermometer

A list of emergency numbers

Syringes and medicine spoons for administering any medication

Paracetamol syrup for pain and fever

Colic drops for cramps and winds

Rehydration sachets

Antihistamine ointment for itchy mosquito bites

A baby-safe cough syrup

Homeopathic Calendula ointment for skin irritations and rashes

Homeopathic Arnica gel for bumps and bruises Saline nose drops Wound disinfectant, plasters and bandages – for when baby gets older and more mobile

Homeopathic tissue salts:

Mag phos (no 8) for cramps and hiccups

Ferrum phos (no 4) for sore throats and inflammation

Kali mur (no 5) for blocked noses and mucous

Nice-to-havesNice-to-havesA mucous aspirator A nebuliser*

Features:Features:

• Mesh Technology.

• The lightest and quietest, handy design, compact, portable and light weight – allows operation in all directions

• Fine particle 1-5um, direct inhalation to the lungs.

• Works with 2x AA batteries (Batteries not included), low power consumption, silent operation, one-button operation system, tubeless and cordless operation.

• Delivers undiluted medications to shorten treatment time, delivers medication to the last drop to maximize benefit of treatment – convenient for inhalation anywhere, anytime

For Going OutFor Going OutFor Going Out

Must-havesMust-havesA nappy bag

A changing mat

Spare sets of clothing and burp cloths

A blanket in case it gets cold

Scented bags for smelly nappies

Sunscreen

Some toys

If breastfeeding: a blanket or breastfeeding cover-up for comfortable feeding in public

If formula feeding: Sterilised bottles, formula, water for mixing

A bag with wet wipes, clean nappies and a buttock ointment

A spare dummy and sterilising wipes

Snacks, a spoon, baby food (for older babies)

Nice-to-havesNice-to-havesA car window-cover A mirror to see baby while in car-seat

Designed for BabyDesigned for Baby

• Ready to go from day 1• Reclinable backrest with lying

positioin suitable for new born• Leg rest adaptable 5-point

harness, usable from birth• Detachable and openable

bumper guard• Harness strap protectors• Cosy padded seat• Integral suspension• Anti UV UPF 50+ fabric• Canopy visor

Thought Up For ParentsThought Up For Parents

• High-quality finishing• Detachable and openable

bumper bar

• Keep an eye on baby through a viewing window

• Mono-action brake, operated by one single pedal

• Lockable front-swivel wheels• Large storage basket• 2 mama-bag hooks on handle• One-hand fold• Compact hand luggage size

folded• Auto fold lock• Self standing fold like 4-wheel

luggage• Luggage bar to pull the Squizz

like wheeled luggage• Front and rear wheels removable

by one single action• High quality stretch srtoller carry

strap• Featherweight: 6.7kg

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