Question 1

When should I pack my hospital bag?

Accepted Answer

Have it ready by around 36 weeks. Babies do not always wait for the due date, so packing early means one less thing to think about if labour starts sooner than expected.

Question 2

What do I actually need for a newborn?

Accepted Answer

Less than the shops suggest. A safe place to sleep, bodysuits and sleepsuits, nappies and wipes, feeding basics, and a few muslins will carry you through the early weeks. You can add the rest as you go.

Question 3

What can I skip or borrow?

Accepted Answer

Newborn shoes, wipe warmers, too many newborn-size clothes, and single-use gadgets are easy to skip. Big items like a Moses basket or a baby bath are often happily lent by friends who have finished with them.

Question 4

Is my checklist progress saved?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every list ticks off and saves automatically on the device you are using, so you can come back and pick up where you left off.

Baby checklists

Hospital bag

For you

For baby

Nice to have

Newborn essentials

Clothing

Feeding

Sleep

Changing

Health and care

Registry must-haves

The big items

Everyday basics

Makes life easier

Skip, or borrow

Let family help

Common questions

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