Baby Checklist & First-Year Cost Calculator

Everything a UK baby needs in their first year, tailored to you. Set your budget, how you'll feed, where baby will sleep and the season they're due - the list adjusts. Tap any price to bump just that item up or down a budget level. Everything saves on this device, and you can print your list.

Fawnly is reader-supported. Some “Shop” buttons are affiliate links (including Amazon) - if you buy through them we may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you. More. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Prices shown are Fawnly's own approximate UK guide prices (checked June 2026) to help you budget - they are not live retailer prices. The coloured dot shows budget tier: ● budget, ● mid, ● premium.

1 · Set it up for you

Baby's theme (clothing & gift picks):

Budget level (overall)

Tip: tap any item's price in the list to set just that item higher or lower.

🌱 Prefer organic / plastic-free How often will you do laundry?

Adjusts suggested clothing & linen amounts - less washing means buy more.

I have a tumble dryer Season baby is due Show items for

How will you feed? Where will baby sleep? Nappies Nappy brand tier How often you change Wipes

List actions

Your list saves on this device automatically - use Back up to keep a copy or move it to another device.

One-off kit

£0

Essentials only

0 / 0 bought

£0

Full list (with extras)

0 / 0 bought

£0

Value of what you have

£0

Still to buy

First year consumables - nappies, wipes, formula

Consumables · first year£0

Which nappy brands are in each tier?

Basic (~6p/nappy): Aldi Mamia, Asda Little Angels, Sainsbury's Little Ones, Morrisons Nutmeg, Tesco Fred & Flo.
Mid (~15p): Boots own-brand, Rascals.
High (~22p): Pampers, Kit & Kin, Boots Little Stories (Boots' eco range).
Premium (~37p): Mama Bamboo, Peachies (subscription price assumed).

Prices are weight- and pack-standardised UK medians (mid-2026). See the full breakdown in our nappy cost guide.

Formula brands & cost

Every UK first infant formula must meet the same nutritional standard, so all are fine for your baby - the price is mostly branding.
Value (~11p/100ml): Aldi Mamia, Lidl Lupilu, SMA Little Steps.
Mid (~17-19p): Cow & Gate, Kendamil.
Premium (~23-29p): Aptamil, organic ranges.
Ready-to-feed liquid (~60p): handy for travel, but far pricier than powder.

Breastfeeding is recommended where you can, and it's free - but formula is a safe, full source of nutrition, and this is here to support you whatever you choose. Fawnly does not sell infant formula or earn any commission on it - brands are listed only to help you compare prices. Based on a typical ~280 litres in year one (NHS / Johns Hopkins).

Wipe brands & usage

Babies get through roughly 2-3 wipes per nappy change (we use ~2.5), so usage follows the change frequency you set above - about 5,000-8,000 wipes in year one.
Value (~1p/wipe): Aldi Mamia, supermarket own-brand.
Mid (~2.5p): Pampers, Huggies.
Premium / eco (~4.5p): WaterWipes, Kit & Kin, bamboo wipes.

Reusable cloth wipes are a one-off cost that replaces most of this - see the kit list.

Your checklist

💡 Only the car seat and mattress need to be bought new - everything else is fine second-hand. Prices are typical UK guide prices for 2026 to help you budget - actual prices vary by brand and offers. Some “Shop” links are affiliate links: if you buy through them Fawnly may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you. This helps keep Fawnly free.

Support Fawnly on Ko-fi