It’s never too early to get the essentials together. By the time you’re 36 weeks you will want to have mum’s hospital bag packed and waiting, in case you need to go in a hurry.
A good idea is to start getting items together early, so you don’t have to rush around finding sleepsuits or nursing pads when you’re heavily pregnant. In the weeks leading up to your due date you can practice strapping a doll or teddy into the infant car seat to get used to the feeling.