Expecting & newborn (0–12 months): what you need, in order
The first year is the big-ticket year. This page puts the essentials in the order you’ll need them, from the car seat you can’t leave hospital without to the gear that matters once your baby starts rolling and eating. Each link goes to a shortlist built on Australian standards, not US or UK advice.
Before the birth: the four you must get right
Safe sleep spaceBassinet or bedside sleeper for the first months; the 2026 sleep standard explained.
PramLie-flat from birth, capsule compatibility and what fits in your boot.
Baby monitorPrivate closed-link picks and the smart options, with range through brick walls.
Not sure what the law requires? Read car seat rules in Australia by age before you buy anything.
Feeding, however you feed
Bottle-feeding setup guideThe minimal kit for mixed or bottle feeding, and how many bottles you really need.
Sleep and settling
TOG guide for Australian roomsWhich TOG for which room temperature, and what to wear underneath.
Out and about
Babywearing safelyThe TICKS rule, when to face out, and how long is too long.
Flying with a babyCabin-size prams, capsule hire and what to pack for the first flight.
From about six months
First toysDevelopmental picks by stage, graded for the under-36-month toy standard.
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A note on what’s not here
Full-size cots that meet AS/NZS 2172 are not sold on Amazon.com.au, and the big Australian pram brands (Bugaboo, UPPAbaby, Redsbaby, Babybee) aren’t either. For those, buy from an Australian nursery retailer. Our bassinet and portacot guide explains what to look for in a cot so you can shop confidently elsewhere.