Baby Packing List Items & Tips

Make bath time fun and a learning experience.

A portable tub that can be used to bath or just play in the water.

There are different styles of baby blankets. Often used for covering or lying on top of.

A bottle with a teat. Can allow self feeding.

Normally a brush like cleaning utensil inserted into the baby bottle to assist in cleaning.

The teat that attaches to the baby bottle.

A special seat for a baby where you, or they, can them to bounce up and down.

Small and preferably unbreakable bowl for putting baby food in.

Normally a double shoulder strap carrier supporting a seat to hold the baby, although it is also a generic term for all types of baby carrying devices.

Something you can place the baby on while you change a diaper.

A table where you can change a diaper.

Conditioner can be particularly useful if your young one has long hair that tends to tangle. There are also 2 in 1 baby shampoo and conditioners.

Be prepared with what you are going to feed the baby. Special baby food is normally soft for easy consumption.

Baby skin may lose moisture faster than an adult, so these lotions claim to help keep it hydrated and prevent damage and reduce the chances of skin conditions.

A baby monitor can provide you with sound or video to check on your infant while in another location.

A movable contained area with high walls where a baby can play or sleep in a restricted area.

Named for its ability to help a baby with rashes and chaffing, baby powder commonly contains talc and can put to many different tasks.

An alternative or supplement to natural milk.

A gentle formula for cleaning babies that is also useful for other tasks where the subject may be sensitive to stronger cleaning products.

A material sling worn across the shoulder and holds the baby close to the body.

Used to push around a young one at walking or jogging speed. Strollers have become quit advanced and in some cases very expensive.

There seems to be some conflicting information about baby sunscreen. Some seem to say sunscreen shouldn't be put on babies younger than 6 months, so check what the packaging says.

A special seat that allows the baby to move in a swinging motion.

Some special baby towels come with a hood, although these are not necessary.

A baby toy can help your baby develop. They don't necessarily need to be expensive, just make sure they are safe.

Small utensils for a baby to eat with.

A gentle detergent formulated so young ones sensitive skin and eyes. Can be put to many other uses like cleaning dishes, dogs and adults.

For quickly cleaning up a variety of messy situations.

Hung around the neck to protect the chest area from spilled food or drink.

Expressed breast milk to be stored for later use.

Used to extract breast milk for later consumption or to stimulate lactation.

Placed on the shoulder to catch any spit-ups that occur while burping a baby.

A seat specifically designed to protect children in the case of any unfortunate vehicle accidents.

Once a young one starts crawling you will need to prepare areas they may reach. This can involve locking cabinets or fencing off areas.

For soothing diaper rash.

Reusable nappies.

Generally more absorbent than cloth nappies and convenient to use. They probably end up costing more and may not be as good for the environment.

A bag for soiled diapers you are going to clean or dispose of. Recommended: waterproofing and a shoulder strap.

A raised chair to safely hold an infant, making it easier to reach them and so they can be in on all the action.

A small toothbrush that should have soft bristles.

A comforting soft glowing light.

A bra that can allow you to feed without removing the bra and should add good support for lactating breasts.

For stopping unwanted milk related stains from appearing and keeping you dry.

Apparently they just aren't good for keeping your baby quiet and can reduce the chance of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome).

An infants bed with barred or latticed sides.

A special cup to make it easier for a young one to drink through a spout without spilling all the contents at once.

Diapers designed with swimming in mind so you don't make a mess in the water.

Used under a normal sheet to keep underneath dry.