Breasts & Arms
You already have the two most important parenting supplies!
The Natural Parenting Directory (on the left hand side of this website) lists a range of breastfeeding products including breastfeeding bras, washable breast pads and breastfeeding clothes.
Sling
Once you discover the joy of baby wearing your sling collection may begin to grow.
Big Bed
Co sleeping is the most fun when there is enough room for everyone. Consider a queen size bed or a cot with the bars on one side removed, to push up to the side of the adult bed. See the Natural Parenting Directory for co-sleeping products and for support groups, where others can share their co sleeping experiences.
Like minded friends
Join a natural parenting support group; online forums are a great way to start. See the Natural Parenting Directory for parenting support groups.
Cloth Nappies &/or a potty
Cloth nappies are easy to use, far less expensive and much gentler on the environment (and baby!). The Natural Parenting Directory lists suppliers of cloth napies and 'environmental' disposable nappies, as well as cloth nappy support groups and clothes cut for cloth.
You may just need a few nappies and a potty if you decide to go nappy free. The Natural Parenting Directory lists clothing suppliers for nappy free babies.
Subscription to indispensable magazines
The Natural Parenting Directory lists informative magazines which are a great way to learn mre about natural parenting. A subscription is a valuable gift for the parents of a newborn.
Essential reading
"Whilst I was pregnant with my first child my midwife gave me a piece of advice. She said that in addition to planing for a natural birth, I should spend some time thiking about how I wanted to parent. I should also find out what my partners views were, as it's best not to find out they are diabolically opposed at 3am!" Jenny (mother of 2)
Reading about parenting before the baby arrives is a great way to prepare. Attachment Parenting Resources provides a comprehensive list of attachment parenting authors.
Membership with the Australian Breastfeeding Association
While the Australian Breastfeeding Association’s 24 hour help line is free to all, consider joining this vital non-profit organisation and receive the benefits of membership. mambership is a unique gift for the parents of a newborn.
Hammock
"Our baby sleeps in a ‘happy hang up' hammock suspended above our bed. If he stirs he can be bounced back to sleep or picked up for feed and sleep next to mum" Jenny (mother of 2)
The Natural Parenting Directory lists suppliers of baby hammocks which provide a lovely place for baby to sleep in the midst of family activity.