Natural baby essentials

You're pregnant, how wonderful!

Now that you know you’re expecting, a whole world of questions opens up. Alongside what feels familiar and what you’ve learned from home, you’ll naturally want to explore and find what truly feels right for you and your baby. We hope this natural baby essentials checklist will gently guide you on that journey!

Baby clothing

Your newborn is tiny, adorable and vulnerable all at once. Their ability to regulate body temperature is not yet fully developed, so keeping themselves warm takes a great deal of energy. Energy that is better used for growing. That’s why it’s so helpful when you, as parents, can support them in this. The best way to do so is with clothing made from wool and wool-silk blends.

Silk gently envelops the body without overheating and helps protect against external stimuli. Wool, on the other hand, is naturally insulating, water-repellent and able to absorb a significant amount of moisture without feeling damp. Both wool and silk are also wonderfully soft and comforting to the touch.

In our experience, wool and wool-silk garments last a long time. Wool has natural self-cleaning properties, and often simply airing the garment is enough. Just let it hang outside overnight (in dry weather) or air dry in the nursery. Frequent washing is rarely necessary.

While the initial purchase price may seem high, the durability of wool and wool/silk clothes makes them more economical in the long run. And it’s lovely to know that these pieces can be passed down to younger siblings in the future!

  • 3 long-sleeve wool or wool-silk (wrap) bodysuits
  • 2 onesies
  • 3 long-sleeve tops or shirts
  • 2 cardigans or sweaters
  • 2 pairs of trousers or leggings
  • 2 pairs of tights
  • 2 tie hats (bonnets with long ties) in wool or wool-silk
  • 1 jacket or warm cardigan
  • 2 pairs of wool socks

Changing and bathing 

  • Changing mat made from natural materials
  • Heater (a special baby heat lamp for above the changing table)
  • Baby bath
  • Organic cotton wipes (for cleaning your baby’s bottom)
  • 2 small bowls (for using the cotton wipes: one with warm water, one for used wipes)
  • Natural baby oil
  • 2 muslin cloths (for drying your baby after bathing)
  • Soft baby hairbrush
  • Wecesin powder by Weleda (to help dry the umbilical stump)

Sleeping

Sleep, little one, sleep… That is what we, as parents, wish for our little ones. To rest well and have the energy they need to grow and thrive. Of course, your baby won’t always sleep when you’d like them to, and they still need time to adjust to life outside the womb and in this big world.

You can gently support your baby during this transition by using a canopy above the cradle. It creates a calm and soothing environment, offering your little one a safe and familiar feeling. A wonderful way to help your baby slowly get used to the world around them.

  • Co-sleeper or cradle
  • Silk cradle canopy (or made from another natural material)
  • Mattress made from natural materials (such as coconut fibre)
  • Sheepskin rug
  • 2 fitted sheets
  • 2 baby sheets
  • 2 cotton mattress protectors (80 x 80 cm)
  • 1 wool blanket
  • 2 hot water bottles
  • 2 natural rubber pacifiers (if you choose to use a pacifier)

Reusable nappies

  • 24 reusable nappies
  • 3 waterproof diaper covers
  • Biodegradable liners for stools
  • Healing wool (medicinal wool)
  • Lanolin
  • Wool detergent
  • Nappy bucket with two laundry bags (pillowcases can also be used)

Breastfeeding

If you are planning to breastfeed, you yourself are your baby’s most important and natural source of nourishment. The items listed below are not essential purchases for your baby essentials (except for nursing pads), but they can make breastfeeding more comfortable and enjoyable.

While your baby’s needs naturally come first, it is just as important to take good care of yourself as a mother. Make sure you stay warm and comfortable, as keeping your body warm can help support a good start to breastfeeding

  • 1 box of organic disposable nursing pads (for the first week)
  • 10 pairs of reusable nursing pads (made from organic cotton or wool-silk)
  • Nursing pillow (filled with kapok and covered with organic cotton. Also lovely to use during pregnancy to support the pelvis)
  • 2 nursing bras (without underwires)
  • Tops and pyjamas that allow for easy breastfeeding
  • Warm slippers or socks
  • Weleda breastfeeding tea
  • Healing wool or Purelan ointment (soothing for sensitive nipples and to help prevent cracked nipples)
  • White cabbage (to help relieve engorgement)
  • Low-fat organic quark (to help with engorgement and prevent mastitis)
  • Organic biodynamic oats

Bottle feeding

  • 2 baby bottles (BPA-free) with natural rubber nipples
  • Bottle brush
  • Organic formula milk (BioBim 1 or Holle 1)