The Newborn Clothing List

How many clothes will you need to dress your new baby? This many…

Tick it off… in the third trimester

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6-8 x Singlets 6-8 x Grow suits 3 x Hats 3 x Pairs of socks Cardigan Close list
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Growsuits & Gowns

Also known as onesies or zipsuits, these are the easiest outfits to change your baby in and out of, no matter the time or temperament. Shout out to those with zips and feet.

How many: 6 - 8

Singlets & Bodysuits

It’s recommended your baby wears one more layer than you, so always start with a singlet.

How many: 6 - 8

Hats

To keep them extra warm, particularly in those early days.

How many: 3

Socks

You’ll have these on high rotation in winter months to keep your baby cosy.

How many: 3

Cardigan & Jumper

That extra layer to keep them warm.

How many 1

The clothing is cute, but you don’t need it all. Here are the newborn essentials that you'll actually use daily to dress your newborn.





Newborn Essentials Checklist

Discover our newborn baby essentials checklist PDF at the memo. We know this whole having a baby thing is kind of a big deal and you’re getting information overload from friends, family and more! We designed these newborn essential checklists to help expecting and new mums work out what they really need to help them minimise all the stuff you actually don’t need. When you’re looking for newborn essentials, we offer a curated edit of only the best tried & trusted items that will make your life easier with a new baby. When it comes to clothing, you don’t need everything. Our tight collection includes bodysuits, knotted hats, socks, cardigans, and footed rompers and is everything you actually need to dress your new arrival. Choose from best-selling brands like Nature Baby, PureBaby, Susukoshi, Wilson and Frenchy and more.

What are baby essentials for a newborn?

We’re sure that’s why you’re here- to work out what you actually need for a newborn! We have a range of ‘lists’ designed to help make the process easier for learning what you actually need and then buying only the best. After you’ve read through the newborn clothing list, take a look at the changing list, the bath list, the out & about list, and the nursery list. Remember you don’t need it all, and these lists are the best place to start your research when you’re expecting. Take advantage of our gift registry, and add your must-haves so your loved ones can help contribute to getting everything you need in time for the arrival of your new baby.

Newborn Baby Advice

Your life is about to change (or already has!) in more ways than you could expect. The good news? You’re not alone and there’s a whole community at the memo that have your back. If you’re looking to read about other new parent stories, or need some advice on getting your baby to sleep, feeding, dealing with a newborn and more, checkout our blog now.

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