🍼 The Australian Baby Shower Checklist

Real products with Australian prices, for a first baby. Tick what you need — your list saves automatically.

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Check the standard before you buy the big things. Car seats sold in Australia have to meet AS/NZS 1754 and cots AS/NZS 2172 — imported ones often don't, and a seat bought from an overseas seller can be illegal to use here. That's why there's no car seat, cot or pram on this list: buy those from an Australian retailer where compliance is guaranteed, and use this list for everything else.
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Let people actually help 🎁

Everyone asks the same question: "what do you need?" A baby registry answers it once. Add the items from this list, share one link, and guests claim gifts anonymously — so you don't end up with four bouncers and no bottles, and nobody has to ask twice.

It's free and takes about a minute — tick items above and they'll be added to your registry automatically, already linked to real products. You can edit everything later, and add anything that isn't on this list.

Dorm packing FAQs

What do you actually need for a college dorm room?

The essentials fall into a few core groups: bedding (Twin XL sheets and a mattress topper — dorm beds are nearly always Twin XL), bath and laundry gear, desk and study supplies, electronics, a small kitchen setup, storage and organisation, health basics, and a few comforts from home. Every item on this list is a real, well-reviewed product with a guide price so you can plan a budget — prices change, so tap through for the current one. Tick what you need above, and check your college's website for banned items (candles and hot plates usually are) before buying.

When should you start packing for college move-in?

Most families start gathering items 4–6 weeks before move-in day. Starting early spreads the cost across several weeks, catches the back-to-school sales, and gives relatives who want to help time to actually do so.

How can relatives help with dorm shopping?

Turn your packing list into a free gift registry. Relatives pick an item from your list and claim it anonymously — you can't see who chose what, so there's no awkwardness, and nothing gets bought twice.

Is this checklist free and printable?

Completely free, no signup needed. Ticks save in your browser, and the print button gives you a clean paper version.