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As far as clothes are concerned, keep it simple. Buy soft, stretchy, cotton clothes as you want dressing to be as quick and painless as possible. Babygros that have poppers (or a zip) from neck to crotch and down the legs are easiest. Buttons and poppers that go up the back are a pain in the neck and any ‘little adult’ type clothes–jeans, button-up shirts, jackets and the like–are just silly for little babies: they are uncomfortable (imagine if you had to sleep in them), not stretchy enough to allow free movement, and are soon outgrown.

THE MINIMUM YOU’LL NEED TO GET YOUR BABY THROUGH THE FIRST MONTH OR SO IS:

 Six cotton vests (long or short sleeved depending on season)

 Six to ten cotton Babygros

 Six pairs of socks (stretchy towelling ones tend to stay on better–booties are generally pointless as they fall off teeny feet)

 Two to three cardigans (easier than jumpers)

 A couple of cotton hats

 A warm, all-in-one, padded suit for outings if you have a winter baby

For the first few weeks, your baby will practically live in Babygros.

Borrow stuff if you can, or buy second-hand: babies grow out of things in seconds. Try the NCT’s ‘nearly new’ sales, eBay, your local newspaper, charity shops, jumble sales and school fêtes. Accept all offers of hand-me-downs from friends with bigger kids.