Ask what you already have
Older siblings, cousins and church friends often pass things on. Make a list of what is coming before you buy. A good bath, a clean cot and wrappers are often in the family already.
Your due date planner
Put in your due date and a rough budget. We lay out what to buy and when, week by week, and how the money usually splits.
"Buy the big things at 26 weeks, while you still enjoy shopping."
How it works
Eight steps from the first scan to the first week
- Week 12
Start a small fund
A separate pot for baby things.
- Week 20
Maternity wear
Loose dresses and a support bra.
- Week 26
Big items
Cot, stroller, car seat.
- Week 30 to 32
Clothes, washed and folded
Mostly 0 to 3 months.
- Week 34 to 36
The hospital bag
Packed and by the door.
The guide
How families in Agodi split a budget
From conversations at the till over the last year. Your own list will be different; this is a starting point.
38%big items: cot, stroller, car seat
17%clothing and blankets
14%the hospital bag and ward list
31%feeding, bath, care and mum
Gifts at the naming
If you expect gifts at the naming ceremony, leave nappies, clothes in bigger sizes and toys until after. Our gift list lets relatives choose from your wishes.
Use layaway for the big three
A cot, stroller and car seat can be spread over eight weeks without interest. Start at 26 weeks and they are home by 34.
Talk it through
Bring your plan to the shop
Show us the plan on your phone and we will walk the floor with you, item by item, and tell you which ones can wait. Weekday mornings are quietest.
