Your Baby Gift Guide: the ultimate baby essentials list

It's nice to have a list of what to buy from the midwife when you go out to buy piles of rompers, hydrophilic towels and more. Now we've upgraded this list and you can go on the hunt for the cutest and most useful baby accessories with our Baby Gift Guide.

Changing

The right products for changing your baby are important, because in the first few months you'll need a lot of nappies. The average nappy consumption in the first six months is 1450 (!). That's why we put two changing pad covers on the list, so that you can always throw one in the wash after an accident, and baby wipe pouches for baby wipes. Also nice to combine with each other!

Sleeping

In the first few weeks, it is difficult for your baby to regulate its body temperature, so you can lend a helping hand. That's why you can add two warm baby blankets, three fitted sheets, a soft sleeping bag and a hot water bottle to your wish list. This way, your little one can sleep wonderfully warm and safe, and it's nice to have a spare set.

In the house

A playpen is your baby's own space to explore and play, even though the playpen may sometimes be used for a nap in the first few months. As time goes by, this will become more of a play area for your child. So put a nice playpen mat on your maternity list and don't forget a music mobile for soothing your little one. Tip: a round playpen mat is also nice!

Baby clothes

You can never have enough baby clothes for your child, can you? The list includes six rompers, six baby pants, six baby sweaters,, four pairs of socks and a warm cardigan. It's handy to have a few items in size 50, but especially in size 56. Make sure you have several sizes in your house, because your child grows out of baby clothes just as quickly as you put nice items in your shopping basket.

Taking a bath

Bathing your child for the first time is a real pleasure. It involves lot of things, but a few products will make it easier and more comfortable for your child. Add six swaddles and a  baby wrap to your list to keep your child warm before and after bathing and to dry their delicate skin gently.

On the road

When travelling, you want your baby to be warm and comfortable, whether it is a car journey or a long walk in the forest. To make sure your baby stays warm and comfortable, you can add a changing pad, a trendy nappy bag and a warm footmuff (for the buggy or pram) to your baby essentials list.