A calm, curated Australian checklist of everything a newborn genuinely needs in the first three months — clothing, feeding, nursery, skincare and keepsakes — from the Monet atelier in Brisbane.
<p Preparing for a newborn in Australia can feel overwhelming. Baby shops overflow with gadgets, and every list online seems to double the last. This is a considered, honest checklist of what a baby genuinely needs in their first <strong 0 to 3 months</strong — nothing more, nothing less — from the team at <a href="https://monethampers.com" Monet Hampers</a , a luxury baby hamper studio curated in Brisbane and delivered Australia wide.</p <p Everything below is chosen with two questions in mind: is it safe, and will it actually be used in the first twelve weeks? If the answer is no, it can wait.</p <h2 Clothing Essentials (0–3 Months)</h2 <p Newborns grow quickly, so buy fewer pieces in better quality. Aim for GOTS certified organic cotton wherever possible — it is softer against delicate skin and free from harsh chemical finishes.</p <ul <li 6–8 short sleeve bodysuits (0000 and 000)</li <li 6–8 long sleeve bodysuits or footed onesies</li <li 4–6 sleep gowns or zip up sleepsuits</li <li 2–3 lightweight cardigans or knit jackets</li <li 6 pairs of socks or soft booties</li <li 2 cotton beanies for early weeks</li <li 4–6 muslin wraps for swaddling and shade</li <li 2 baby safe sleeping bags (0.5 tog and 1.0 tog for Australian climates)</li </ul <p Skip formal outfits and shoes — they photograph beautifully and stay unworn. A single beautiful heirloom piece for the coming home photograph is enough.</p <h2 Nursery & Sleep</h2 <p Australian safe sleep guidelines from <a href="https://rednose.org.au" Red Nose</a recommend a bassinet or cot in the parents' room for the first 6–12 months. Keep the sleep space firm, flat and free of loose bedding.</p <ul <li Bassinet or cot compliant with AS/NZS 2172</li <li Firm, well fitting mattress with a waterproof protector</li <li 2–3 fitted cotton sheets</li <li Baby monitor (optional but reassuring)</li <li Warm, low night light for feeds</li <li Comfortable feeding chair for the parent</li <li Room thermometer (ideal 16–20 °C…