Baby shopping list
It is easy to spend a lot of money on baby gear unnecessarily. When you know what is really needed in the first few weeks, you can get the rest calmly and more cheaply. This guide helps you draw up a list and avoid pointless purchases.
You will need
- A checklist or notes on your phone
- A budget
- Kela's maternity package or the cash alternative
- Flea market and online shopping apps
Steps
Decide on the maternity grant
Choose either the maternity package or a cash sum as Kela's maternity grant. The package contains clothes, a sleeping bag, care products and a box the baby can sleep in, so it clearly reduces the need for other purchases.
Get a safe place to sleep
Get a car seat
Choose how to get around
Gather clothes in sizes 50–62
Get care products
Prepare for feeding
Put off later purchases
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