After ticking off your nursery furniture essentials such as a cot and mattress, you can add these suggestions to your baby shower registry to complete your nursery & sleep checklist:

• Baby clothes hangers for their first wardrobe and baskets for laundry, nappies or future toys

• Your preferred audio & video baby monitor. You can visit a Baby Bunting store to compare your options and select the right one to suit your lifestyle.

• Swaddles (we recommend at least two swaddles to start in size small/0-3 month - one to wear while the other is in the wash)

• Sleep accessories such as cot sheets, dummies, bedtime books and a white noise machine.

Look at practical and useful products for those daily nappy changes at home or on-the-go. We suggest adding to your gift registry list:

• A box or two of newborn nappies

• Bulk pack of wipes (you will use these on your baby, inside the car, a cafe table, your hands and everywhere in between)

  
  
• A nappy bin and biodegradable bin bags to dispose of used nappies


• A spacious and practical nappy bag to suit your style


• Change mat for your nursery room or a portable change mat to keep in your nappy bag

A registry list is generally filled with products for your newborn, so it's easy to forget to include gifts for yourself and your recovery. Consider adding:

• Products to soothe perineum healing such as a reusable cold gel strip and perineal wash bottle

• Maternity pads for postpartum bleeding

• C-Section or vaginal birth care kits to support post-birth recovery

• Lactation cookies, breast pads, creams and shields for nipple & breast care

You could also add products to your gift registry for your hospital bag preparations.

Your baby will outgrow their clothing quickly in the beginning and we recommend choosing comfortable and convenient pieces for the first 6 months for that reason. We suggest adding to your list:

• A range of sizes from 0000 (newborn) to 000 (0-3 months) and 00 (3-6 months)


• Rompers with zips for easier clothing and nappy changes


• Short sleeve bodysuits for warm days or long sleeve bodysuits for layering in cooler seasons


• Accessories such as bibs for milk & saliva dribbles or a hat for outdoor strolls in the pram

After purchasing your pram and car seat or capsule, we suggest adding these baby gear items to your baby shower registry:

• Your preferred baby carrier
  


• A bouncer to help you around the house while you make a cup of tea or have a shower
  

• Car-seat accessories (such as a backseat mirror, window shade and seat organiser) and pram accessories such as a pram organiser, stroller clips and a pram toy
  



• Portacot to keep at the grandparents' house for overnight stays or if you frequently travel
  



• Tummy time gifts such as a floor mirror, play mat and toys for development

Whether you choose to breast or formula feed, we have a wide range of products to add your gift registry list for friends & family to gift at your baby shower.

• Add your chosen breast pump or a wearable breast pump to keep in your nappy bag for hands-free convenience

• Small feeding bottles and slow-flow teats



• Breastmilk collectors or milk storage bags



• A nursing pillow to support your baby (and your arms) during regular feeding times


• Steriliser and drying solutions for your bottles, teats and dummies to keep them clean

From newborn through to toddler, a bath (or shower) before bed can quickly become a favourite in their weekly routine. Our product suggestions to add to your registry list are:

• A small bath support to use inside your regular bath or a baby bath & stand


• Hooded towels and wash cloths


• A bath thermometer to check the temperature of the water


• Skincare products such as gentle bath wash, shampoo and lotions


• Products to care for their hair, nails and nose

Please follow the recommendations from your maternal health nurse before bathing your newborn.