Tips for buying baby starter equipment

• Start early:

You should slowly start buying the starter items at the beginning of the second half of pregnancy. This prevents stress and gives you a time buffer for possible longer delivery times, etc.

• Think long-term:

  Bigger purchases such as stroller, crib or changing table are more worthwhile if they can be used for as long as possible - many products "grow with" the child or can be converted/adjusted for toddlers.

• Get insider information:

  When shopping, it's best to take along a mom friend who can share her experiences – that way you'll get a good sense of what you really need and what you don't.

• Make used items look nice:

  Used baby items are inexpensive and often you can get high-quality pieces that last longer. If you repaint a pretty dresser or a used crib, it becomes a unique piece of furniture.

• Less is more:

  Buy in an organized way and not more than you actually need. Especially when it comes to furnishings, it's advisable to choose simpler furniture and textiles – you may quickly tire of very bright patterns and motifs.

• Pay attention to safety and freedom from harmful substances:

  Most baby products on the market are at least tested for harmful substances and carry the GS mark for tested safety. Stiftung Warentest and ÖKO Test also regularly test products for babies and toddlers and publish the test results.

The right clothing for the starter set:

What you need from the start

Do you already know which garments you need for your baby? The range of baby clothes seems endless, but with our Checklist you're on the safe side.

In addition to the basic kit you will need additional clothing for the regular starter kit appropriate for the birth month of your little sunshine. Here’s a short clothing guide for a baby’s starter set.

Which clothing size is suitable for newborns?

Officially, regular baby sizes start with the clothing size 50. For preemies there is already clothing in size 44. As a rule of thumb, you can remember that clothing sizes always match the length measurement of a baby. Which baby clothes you should buy at the beginning therefore depends on your child's body size. Already during pregnancy the obstetrician can roughly determine the child's size and weight.

If you want to be on the safe side, buy the baby clothes a size larger. If the sleeves and pant legs are initially too long, you can easily roll them up. Babies grow incredibly fast, so you can use bodysuits, rompers & co. longer by using this little trick.

Checklist: Baby clothes you need for the starter kit

basic kit

• 8-10 (wrap)bodysuits, depending on the season, with long or short sleeves

• 5-6 rompers, depending on the season with long or short sleeves and with footies

• 4-6 tops with short or long sleeves (depending on the season)

• 4-6 pants with a soft elastic waistband

• 5 pairs baby tights

• 3 pairs each of thick & thin socks

• 1-2 hats made of cotton or beanies (for indoors)

• 3-4 sleep suits

In addition to the basic kit you will also need the following garments, depending on your child's birth month.

Checklist for summer babies

• 4-6 lightweight cardigans and/or thin sweaters

• 1 summer hat or sun hat

• 1 lightweight jacket

• 1 summer-sleeping bag

Checklist for winter babies

• 4-6 warm cardigans and/or warm long-sleeve sweaters

• 1 pair gloves or mittens

• 1 warm winter hat (for outdoors)

• 1 scarf or neckerchief

• 1 thick winter jacket or snowsuit/overall

• 1 winter-sleeping bag

Always well dressed:

What matters in the different seasons

So that your little wonders are perfectly dressed for every season there are a few things you should keep in mind. What exactly matters and how best to prepare for the respective months is shown by HABA on the corresponding subpages for the different seasons.

How to dress spring babies

Baby starter kit | In spring there are mild temperatures, which lure you outdoors into the fresh air. Walks with your newborn are especially enjoyable in this season because it's no longer cold and not yet too warm.

So that your baby also has the right comfortable temperature , appropriate clothing in spring is key. What matters in the spring months when dressing your baby is shown by HABA on the corresponding topic page.

Tips for dressing summer babies

In spring there are mild temperatures, which lure you outdoors into the fresh air. Walks with your newborn are especially enjoyable in this season because it's no longer cold and not yet too warm.

So that your baby also has the right comfortable temperature , appropriate clothing in spring is key. What matters in the spring months when dressing your baby is shown by HABA on the corresponding topic page.

Tips for dressing autumn babies

As the leaves slowly turncolorful, many families are drawn outdoors. On long walks with your loved ones, your baby is, of course, part of the outing. Whether on extensive forest walks or short strolls through the park – together you experience this cozy time even more intensely.

What you should pay attention to when dressing your autumn baby and which garments are particularly suitable for the golden season are suitable for, HABA shows you on the corresponding topic page.

Keeping winter babies snug and warm

Small snowflakes falling from the sky, frozen lakes or landscapes shining in white – in winter nature shows its frosty but still unique side. At freezing temperatures you do not have to stay at home with your baby. With the right starter kit in terms of clothing and accessories you can discover the world outside together. What matters when dressing in winter and how you keep your little one snug and warm, HABA shows you on the appropriate topic page.

Starter kit for the nursery:

Setting up the baby's own space

Furniture & accessories for sleeping

For most parents, it is during the pregnancy the most wonderful thing that their baby's little realm to lovingly design and furnish. Even if the baby still sleeps in the first months next to mom and dad in the bedside crib it will eventually need its own room.

It's best to use the time before the birth to create a checklist for the future nursery. Ideally, your baby's room will then be already fully furnished, when you leave the hospital with your newborn. This saves you the stressful renovations and furniture shopping with a small infant and you can spend this extra time relaxing with your baby.

In the first months your baby will sleep a lot. A comfortable crib is essential for restful and comfortable sleep. If you also want to keep your baby close to you at night, a bedside crib, which you can simply place next to your (shared) bed.

The advantage: you not only always have your little treasure in sight, but nighttime breastfeeding is greatly facilitated. For the nursery, however, it can already be a proper crib.

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Natürlich darf eine bequeme und babygerechte Matratze nicht fehlen. Wichtig ist ein fester Schaumstoffkern, der ein Einsinken des kleinen Köpfchens verhindert. Auch ein abnehmbarer Bezug zum Waschen ist ideal, damit kleine Missgeschicke schnell beseitigt werden können. Ein Kopfkissen oder eine Decke benötigen Babys in den ersten Lebensmonaten nicht. Zu groß ist die Gefahr, dass die Decke durch Strampeln über den Kopf gezogen wird und dem Säugling die Luft abschnürt.

Hier reicht ein Sommer- oder Winter-Schlafsack aus, um eurem Kind einen wohlig warmen und sicheren Schlaf zu ermöglichen. Noch gemütlicher wird das Babybett mit einem Nestchen. Ein Babynestchen erleichtert das Einschlafen, da euer Baby sich in diesem äußerst sicher und geborgen fühlt. Auch weitere Einschlafhilfen wie Spieluhren, Mobiles oder eine kleine Nachtlampe sind eine gute Investition in einen geruhsamen und gesunden Schlaf.

Damit ihr euer Baby beim Schlafen ohne Störung überwachen könnt, benötigt ihr ein Babyphone. Hier gibt es viele verschiedene Modelle mit unterschiedlichen Funktionen wie mit Kamera, Atmungskontrolle oder Raumtemperaturanzeige.

Möbel & Zubehör zum Wickeln

Eine robuste und standfeste Kommode mit Wickelaufsatz eignet sich als sicherer Wickelplatz für euer Baby. Achtet beim Aufbau darauf, dass die Wickelkommode sicher und stabil steht und die Höhe zu eurer Körpergröße passt. So vermeidet ihr eine gebückte Körperhaltung beim Wickeln und seid vor Rückenschmerzen gefeit.

Als Schutz dient eine abwaschbare Wickelauflage, auf der euer Baby komfortabel liegt. Schmutzige Windeln entsorgt ihr am besten in einem luftdichten Windeleimer, der direkt neben dem Wickelplatz aufgestellt werden sollte. Besonders im Winter empfiehlt sich zudem ein Wärmestrahler, den ihr über dem Wickelplatz montieren könnt. So ist es eurem Baby auch bei kalten Temperaturen beim Wickeln stets wohlig warm. Das rote Licht ist zudem nach dem Baden oder nach einer Baby-Massage Wellness pur und kann auch bei Bauchschmerzen oder schlechter Laune helfen.

Möbel zum Verstauen

Zum Verstauen der Babymode eignet sich ein Kleiderschrank oder eine Kommode mit großen Schubladen und viel Stauraum. Wünscht ihr euch ein stimmiges Gesamtbild, dann entscheidet euch am besten für eine Kinderzimmer-Serie.

Der Vorteil: durch den einheitlichen Look wirkt das Babyzimmer freundlich und ordentlich und ihr könnt gezielt neue Möbel im gleichen Design kaufen, wenn ihr die Ausstattung eures Babys erweitern wollt.

Auf einen Blick: Checkliste für die Ausstattung des Babyzimmers

Schlafen & Träumen

• crib oder Wiege

• bedside crib

• Baby-Matratze

• wasserdichte Matratzenauflage

• 2-3 Spannbettlaken

• Babyschlafsack für Sommer und Winter

• Nestchen oder Babystütze

• 3-4 Schnuller

• Schnullerkette

Wickeln & Anziehen

• geruchsdichter Windeleimer

• abwaschbare Wickelauflage

• Kommode mit Wickelaufsatz

• Wärmestrahler

• Windeln in der kleinsten Größe (in ausreichender Menge)

• Wundschutzcreme

• Babypuder

• Feuchttücher

• Kleiderschrank oder Kommode

Praktisches & Sicherheit

• Babyphone

• Kantenschutz

• Steckdosenschutz

• Bettschutzgitter

• Einschlafhilfen

Rundum gut versorgt – Erstlingsausstattung zum Essen & Pflegen

Ob zum Stillen, Baden oder Füttern – damit es eurem kleinen Wunder an nichts fehlt, schließt eine umfassende Erstausstattung auch die Nahrungsaufnahme und Pflegeprodukte mit ein. HABA hat euch eine kompakte Checkliste zur Pflege und Ernährung eures Babys erstellt – erfahrt nun, worauf es ankommt. 

Overview: Checklist for baby care & nutrition

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding strengthens the bond between mother and infant. Through breast milk, your baby receives all essential nutrients and vitamins to start life healthy and strong. The following little helpers are indispensable:

• Nursing pillow (helps keep the baby in the correct position while breastfeeding)

• 3-4 nursing bras

• Breast pads

• Breast pump

• 2-3 bottles with nipples

• Muslin cloths or burp cloths

Food & Drink

If you do not want to or cannot breastfeed your baby or want to supplement, you will need the following starter equipment for feeding infant formula:

• High chair

• Bibs or muslin cloths (burp cloths)

• Sippy cup or trainer cup

• Baby dishes

• 5-6 bottles with age-appropriate nipples

• Bottle brush

• Drying rack

• Bottle warmer

• Formula dispenser

• Thermos bottle

Bathing & body care

Most babies love the playful splashing fun in the baby bathtub. To ensure your infant feels really comfortable during bathing, you'll need the following starter items:

• Baby bathtub (possibly space-saving folding bathtub)

• 2-3 soft towels made of cotton, preferably with a hood for babies

• several baby wash mitts or washcloths

• Baby oil for bathing or massaging

• mild baby shampoo

• soft baby brush

• baby toothbrushes

• optional baby nail scissors

• Bath thermometer (optimal water temperature between 35-37 °C)

• Water toys

• Diaper cream, e.g. with calendula or chamomile

• Baby cream for cold days

• Sun protection for outdoors

Time to play:

These toys are part of a baby's starter kit

Babies discover their surroundings through play. With their little hands, they explore the world in their own way. From about the third month. the little ones begin to actively reach for things. But even earlier, toys not only provide fun and variety, but also help develop through auditory as well as tactile stimuli the healthy development and sensory perception of your baby.

Checklist: Baby's first toys

• colorful grasping toys

• teething rings

• rattle

• music box

• soft toy for sleeping

• muslin lovey

• play arch

• tummy-time & play mat

• baby rocker or swing

Outdoors: With this starter kit you'll be well prepared

Whether a short walk in the fresh air, a quick changing on the go or the trip to shopping with baby – so that your little one is well cared for on the go, you'll need the appropriate equipment for transport and care.

Which starter items you shouldn't be without when you're out and about? We'll show you.

Stroller

Already during pregnancy the question arises about the suitable stroller in the air. There are various models to choose from that differ in functionality and features. Choosing the perfect stroller can sometimes be quite tricky, after all it should be used for as long as possible and transport the baby safely at all times.

If you plan to spend a lot of time outdoors with your child, models with sturdy wheels.Hiking with your children can sometimes make the terrain challenging, which is why you should place special emphasis on off-road capability when buying. For sporty, active families, three-wheeled jogger buggies.

With multifunctional stroller sets you are for any circumstances well equipped. Whether cobblestones in the big city, a car seat for Traveling with a child or a sports stroller for hikes – buying a set pays off in many ways. Of course, the right accessories must not be missing from the stroller's initial equipment. A rain cover protects your baby from wind and weather.

In summer, a sun canopy is mandatory. Additionally, a insect net, which keeps little pests away from your baby in the warmer months. Equally indispensable is a footmuff. Depending on the season, there are different models - thin summer footmuffs, cozy-warm winter footmuffs and temperature-regulating all-season footmuffs.

baby carrier

If you'd rather carry your baby close to your heart, then a baby carrier or a wrap is right for you. The advantage: you always have your hands free and still always have your infant in view. Thanks to the flexible carrying aid, babies automatically have plenty of freedom of movement and at the same time the healthy posture of your child is promoted. This positively affects the development of the neck and back muscles and also the hip joints.

The gentle rocking motion while carrying also has a positive effect on the sense of balance. Babies can be calmed more easily this way and fall asleep more quickly.

infant car seat

Before your child may sit in a car seat , you need a suitable infant car seat. On the market there are different sizes for infant car seats and car seats that must be selected according to the weight and body size of the little passenger must be.

Particularly practical are grow-with-your-child car seats, which you can use immediately after birth and up to the age of 12. These models are especially flexibly adjustable so that the height and recline angle can be adjusted exactly to your child's size.

By purchasing a grow-with-your-child car seat you not only save money, your baby also benefits from your purchase. From the very first moment until the time it no longer needs a car seat, your child is safely traveling with you in the car.

changing bag

For changing on the go the appropriate changing bag must not be missing: diapers, burp cloths, pacifiers, wet wipes, spare clothes, hats and other items find their place here. That way you always have everything at hand when you need to handle a little mishap away from home.

Checklist: Baby essentials for on the go

• suitable stroller or buggy

• baby carrier or wrap

• infant car seat or car seat for the car

• footmuff for the stroller (depending on the temperature)

• Rain cover & sun canopy for the stroller

• stroller blanket

• cozy sheepskin or a warm blanket as a liner for the stroller

• changing bag

Image credits

Pregnant woman sitting on a bed © jul14ka - stock.adobe.com

Father holding a child © Westend61 - stock.adobe.com

Dog sitting in front of the baby crib © Cavan Images - stock.adobe.com

Baby making a face while eating © Impact Photography - stock.adobe.com

Baby in a car seat © EVERST - stock.adobe.com