Getting ready for a new baby comes with a long shopping list, and it is easy to buy too much of some things and forget others. This checklist keeps it simple: the clothing and everyday essentials most parents actually use in the first three months.
Clothing for the first weeks
- 5 to 7 bodysuits or onesies, short and long sleeve
- 4 to 6 jumpsuits or sleepsuits with easy snaps
- 2 to 3 soft pajama sets or sleep gowns
- Socks, a few hats and scratch mittens
- A light blanket or swaddle
Choose soft, breathable cotton, especially for Bahrain’s warm weather. Buy only a few pieces in newborn size and more in 0-3 or 3-6 months, because many babies outgrow the smallest size within weeks.
Hospital bag for the baby
- 2 to 3 outfits in newborn and 0-3 month sizes
- One going-home outfit
- Nappies and wipes
- A blanket and a hat
Feeding basics
- Burp cloths and bibs
- Bottles and a bottle brush if you plan to bottle feed
- Later, when starting solids: a soft spoon or squeeze spoon feeder and a bowl
Nice to have
A newborn clothing set saves time because it groups the essentials in one box, and it makes a practical gift. For a personal keepsake, a name plaque or name keychain adds a special touch to a newborn welcome.
Find everything in one place at Adomeez: newborn sets, jumpsuits, feeding essentials and personalised gifts from 3D by Rawan, with delivery across Bahrain and the GCC.
