Start with a small, useful setup
Look through this list before opening any shops. Tick what you already have, circle anything someone can lend and keep a separate note of decisions you still need help with. Washing frequency, storage space and how you get around matter more than a picture-perfect nursery.
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Read the original guidance
NHS: what to buy for your newborn ↗ · NHS: safer sleep ↗
Planning content reviewed 7 October 2026. This list helps you organise; your maternity unit and care team can advise on your circumstances.