Baby
basics
Checklists &
helpful tips
Find the perfect baby basics for your little one
Planning ahead is wise if you are to be prepared for every eventuality. If your baby arrives a few weeks early, you will be well-equipped with the items on our C&A checklists. Preparing for the birth of your baby also includes buying the right baby clothing and packing a hospital bag.
Baby basics
checklist
Have you already readied your nest and bought a changing mat, changing table, baby mobile, pram and heater, etc.? Then all you need now is clothing for the first few weeks after the birth. Below, you will find a list of the most important items. For your baby’s first clothes, we recommend size 42–68.
- 6 bodysuits (short or long sleeves)
- 5 onesies with snaps (for faster dressing and undressing)
- 3–6 tops (short and/or long sleeves)
- 6 long trousers
- 2 cotton hats & 1–2 warm hats
- 1 pair of soft & warm gloves
- 3 pairs of pyjamas
- 2 baby sleeping bags
- 10 burp clothes
- 3 pairs of thick & thin socks each
- 2 pairs of baby shoes
- 1 warm baby overall or padded jacket as an outer layer
Preemie
clothing for extra little ones
If your baby arrives prematurely or is smaller than expected at birth, we offer many bodysuits, onesies and pyjamas starting from size 42.
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Baby size chart: Find the perfect clothing for your baby
Body size, age and weight are the basic parameters that determine the right clothing size for your baby. Except for baby sleeping bags – then you only need to know your baby’s body size to pick the right size.
| Body size (in cm) | 42 | 46 | 50 | 56 | 62 | 68 | 74 | 80 | 86 | 92 | 98 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Newborn | Newborn | Newborn | 0-1 months | 2-3 months | 3-6 months | 6-9 months | 9-12 months | 12-18 months | 18-24 months | 24-36 months |
| Weight | up to 3 kg | up to 3 kg | up to 3 kg | 4,5 kg | 6,5 kg | 8 kg | 9 kg | 10 kg | 11 kg | 12,5 kg | 16 kg |
| Size | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 | 90 | 100 | 110 | 120 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body size (in cm) | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 | 90 | 100 | 110 | 120 |
| Shoe size | 12/13 | 14/15 | 15/17 | 18/20 | 21/23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Preemie | 0-3 months | 3-9 months | 9-18 months | 1,5-2 years |
| Body size (in cm) | 44/50 | 56/62 | 68/74 | 80/86 | 92/98 |
| Foot length (in cm) | 7,5-10 | 10,5-11 | 11,5-12 | 12,5-13,5 | 14-14,5 |
Baby sleeping bags
Since your little one will initially spend most of his or her time sleeping, a cosy sleeping bag is a good idea. Wrapped up safe, snug and warm. But which sleeping bag is right for your baby? To choose the right size of sleeping bag for your baby, all you need to know is their body size.
What does TOG mean?
The TOG value (Thermal Overall Grade) is a safety indicator to protect your baby against overheating in bed.
1.0 TOG lightly padded without sleeves, suitable for room temperatures of 18-24 °C.
2.5 TOG padded without sleeves for year-round use, suitable for room temperatures of 15-21 °C.
3.5 TOG warmly padded with or without long sleeves for winter use, suitable for room temperatures below 18 °C.
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What goes in your hospital bag?
The anticipation is growing. When packing their hospital bag, many mothers realise: it’s finally happening! We have compiled a checklist to help you prepare – even if your baby suddenly arrives sooner than expected. Don’t forget your important documents, such as your maternity log, health insurance card and personal ID.
Here you will find various lists with everything you need for your stay in the hospital or delivery room, so you are ready for every eventuality.
- Maternity log, health insurance card, personal ID & family register
- Toiletry bag with cosmetics (body oil, lip care, wet wipes, etc.)
- 4 comfortable, loose-fitting nightshirts
- 2 nursing bras & nursing pads
- 1 pack of high-absorbency sanitary pads
- 4 pairs of boil-proof briefs or disposable briefs
- Dressing gown
- Towels & cosmetic wet wipes
- 4 pairs of socks or knee socks
- Comfortable clothing that fit you a few months ago
- Phone charger
- 1–2 comfortable, loose-fitting (sweat)shirts or cosy cardigans
- 1–2 pairs of jogging bottoms or leggings
- Thick socks
- Slippers
- Pillows
- Favourite music, books or magazines
- Snacks for reinforcement, e.g. cereal bars
- 2 bodysuits
- 2 tops
- 1 pair of long cotton trousers
- 2 pairs of socks
- Baby hat & jacket for the way home
- 10 burp clothes
- 2–3 nappies in size 1 for the day you leave hospital
Baby basics for sweet dreams
Can’t decide between the many pyjamas, sleeping bags and security blankets on offer? You may want to consider the season. In the winter, we recommend velours; in the summer, we recommend cotton.
