A new baby comes home next week and the house is not ready

5 things, already decided.
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1. 01 of 05
   I already have this

   A car seat, fitted before the day

   You cannot legally leave hospital without one, and fitting it for the first time in a car park while tired is the wrong time to learn.

   What to check before you choose. Check it fits your specific car - not all do. Check whether it needs a base, and note that a base is usually sold separately.

   Graco® SnugRide SnugFit Infant Car Seat, Baby Car Seat with Anti Rebound Bar for Extra Safety, Check price on Amazon paid linkGraco® Gomax Infant Car Seat, Ace, Lightweight, Reclining Rear Facing Car Seat Installs with orCheck price on Amazon paid linkBaby Trend EZ-Lift™ Plus Infant Car Seat, Ultra Grey – Newborn Comfort Padding, Lightweight CarCheck price on Amazon paid link

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2. 02 of 05
   I already have this

   A safe place to sleep

   Newborns sleep constantly and safe sleep is the one area where getting it approximately right is not good enough.

   What to check before you choose. Check it meets current safety standards and check the weight limit, because some bedside options are outgrown in months rather than years.

   Baby Bassinet, 3 in 1 Bedside Bassinets for Baby, Bassinet Bedside Sleeper with Wheels, AdjustaCheck price on Amazon paid linkSemphis Baby Bassinet, 3 in 1 Bassinets Bedside Sleeper, Adjustable Height Bedside Sleeper withCheck price on Amazon paid linkBCOL Baby Bassinet, Bedside Bassinet for Baby, 3 in 1 Bassinet Bedside Sleeper with Wheels, MosCheck price on Amazon paid link

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3. 03 of 05
   I already have this

   More nappies and wipes than seems sensible

   The daily quantity genuinely surprises people. Running out at 3am is the single most preventable bad night in the first month.

   What to check before you choose. Buy a mix of sizes rather than a mountain of newborn - babies grow out of the first size fast, and you cannot return an opened box.

   Huggies Little Snugglers Diapers Size 1, 198 Count (6 Packs of 33)Check price on Amazon paid linkPampers Swaddlers Diapers, Size 1 (8-14 lbs), 198 Count, Fragrance Free, Hypoallergenic, AbsorbCheck price on Amazon paid linkHuggies Size 1 Diapers, Snug & Dry Newborn Diapers, Size 1 (8-14 lbs), 44 Count, Packaging May Check price on Amazon paid link

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4. 04 of 05
   I already have this

   Feeding kit, whichever way it goes

   Plans change in week one for all sorts of reasons. Having the basics for either route in the house removes a shop run at the worst possible time.

   What to check before you choose. Check bottle teats are newborn flow. If you are pumping, check what parts your pump needs and buy the spares now.

   Philips Avent Natural Baby Bottles, Medium Flow, 9 oz, BPA-Free, 4-Pack | Baby-Controlled Flow,Check price on Amazon paid linkDr. Brown's Anti-Colic Options + Narrow Bottle to Sippy Gift Set with Soft Silicone Sippy SpoutCheck price on Amazon paid linkTommee Tippee Advanced Anti-Colic Baby Bottle Set, Newborn 0m+ | 12 Pieces, 5oz & 9oz BPA Free Check price on Amazon paid link

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5. 05 of 05
   I already have this

   A thermometer and basic first aid

   The first fever is frightening and it always happens outside opening hours. Having a way to actually measure it is the difference between panic and a decision.

   What to check before you choose. Check it is rated for infants specifically. Forehead and ear types differ in what age they are accurate for.

   No-Touch Thermometer for Adults and Kids, Accurate Digital Baby Thermometer | 1s Fast Reading, Check price on Amazon paid linkForehead Thermometer for Adults and Kids, Non Contact, Fast Accurate Result | 3-Color Fever AlaCheck price on Amazon paid linkEar and Forehead Thermometer for Adults & Kids, 1s Accurate Result (Black) | Fever AlarmCheck price on Amazon paid link

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