Life doesn’t get much more exciting than when you’re waiting to welcome your new baby into the world.
Here at Thrifty White Health Essentials, we want to ensure you can enjoy the experience of planning for your new arrival and becoming a new parent rather than getting caught up in the stress of arranging things.
Here’s a checklist that’ll help you – and your loved ones – ensure that you have everything you need for when the big day rolls around.
Essential #1: Baby Registry
People can’t do enough for you when you’re waiting to welcome a new life into the world.
A baby registry is just what you need to help you take them up on their invitation!
Set up your baby registry online, listing everything you'll need for your new arrival. Your family and friends will be grateful for the chance to help you, especially if they live out of town or even further away from you, and you get to save a small fortune on buying your baby essentials!
Feel free to put anything on your baby registry, whether big or small.
Need inspiration for what to include? Read on - and remember to check out our whole range of child and baby care products, too!
Essential #2: Diapers
While diapers are about as big an essential as it's possible to get, it's incredible how many new parents don't buy them ahead of time because they're not sure what size they'll need!
Buy the two smallest sizes, and it's a safe bet one of them will fit. Check out all of our diapers here.
What Diapers Should I Get for My Baby?
Whether you’re asking this question because you’re considering cloth diapers rather than disposables or want to know if one brand is better than another, the truth is there’s no right or wrong answer.
In both cases, there will likely be some trial and error involved. For example, many new parents opt for cloth diapers with the environment in mind but find they're just unsuitable. Likewise, some parents will stick diligently to a single brand of diapers for their child, from baby to toddler. In contrast, others will swap regularly depending on their needs.
Buy the diapers you think are best, and if they don’t work out, try something else.
We recommend reading our guide to protecting your baby from diaper rash, too.
Essential #3: Feeding Accessories
Whether you’re breast or formula feeding, or a combination, ensuring you have all the feeding accessories you need to keep your baby well-nourished is vital. Given your new arrival’s likely unusual feeding patterns, it'll help you stay relaxed and enjoy the experience of being a new parent, too.
Here at Thrifty White Health Essentials, we have a range of bottles for newborns at a fantastic price, meaning you can buy enough to always have a spare when you inevitably get caught behind the eight-ball with sterilizing and washing everything.
If you’re breastfeeding, then a breast pump is an essential accessory to ensure you always have milk ready when needed, while Lansinoh is known for making the best nursing pads around. Check out our full range of breastfeeding accessories to ensure you have everything you need.
Finally, if you’re combination or formula feeding, you’re only going to want the best for your baby. EleCare’s hypoallergenic formula is an excellent choice that is suitable for your baby throughout their first year.
Essential #4: A Baby Thermometer
A sick baby is stressful enough without fighting to take their temperature.
This Braun forehead thermometer means you can take your baby's temperature easily, giving you peace of mind when you need it most or telling you when to call the doctor.
As well as being a baby essential, it's a helpful accessory to have at home regardless, especially if you have clinically vulnerable family members you need to be mindful of regarding viruses. So get someone to buy this as a baby essential and keep it in your first aid box at home forever!
Essential #5: First Toys
Toys are an essential part of your new baby’s development.
While they're something else that it's tempting to leave until later, your baby will be able to interact with toys and have some understanding of what they're doing from around a month old – so buy their first toys or add them to your baby registry!
While we have toys for children of all ages here at Thrifty White Health Essentials, this musical monkey rattle and simple printed rattle toy are excellent choices for new arrivals.
Essential #6: Safety Accessories
You may not need to do too much baby-proofing before bringing your new arrival home. Still, before you know it, they'll be grabbing things, crawling around, and finding potential danger in places you'd never dreamed would be unsafe.
So it's best to start baby-proofing as soon as possible – because soon you won't have time to do it!
Check out our range of baby accessories and read our guide on making your home safe for your baby for additional guidance and tips.
Buy All Your Baby Essentials Here at Thrifty White Health Essentials!
Whether you're buying everything for your new arrival, yourself, or are fortunate enough to have generous family and friends who want to help you, you'll find everything you need in our child and baby care range.
Congratulations on your upcoming new arrival!
