My task is to investigate, identify and produce a leaflet that will contain the layette for a new born baby.

I will spend most time on collecting the items and making sure they have all the characteristics I need. Using the 3 lessons to plan and organize, I will do my outcome and evaluation in my homework slots. I will also take some extra homework time to make sure the presentation of my leaflet is acceptable.

Organisation

I am constantly making sure that I am following my plan and any changes I have made are being noted down.

All the research I have found was mainly through websites and books. These sources gave me loads of good information about what a new born baby needs, where to purchase it and prices. I also found some sites on items that are essential to a baby and the characteristics that they must have. For example; washable. I did do a few small interviews as well to get a new realistic view on what people actually do buy instead of what they should buy.

When I have finished my project, my work will be presented as an A4 leaflet which will include all the items I have picked, pictures, prices, shops and other information about the products.

Starting with £500, I think the best way to spend the money is to spread the money out over all the different sections, bedding, transports, eating, clothes etc..

bathing equipment is also needed but only a very small fraction of the £500 will go on that. Once you've separated the money, you just pick items of good value and have everything you need. All the money you might have left over can easily be used up to buy any extra things you feel are needed.

Evaluation

From this project, I have learn that buying equipment for a new born baby requires a lot of research in order to find exactly what a baby needs, the characteristics, prices and where the best place is too buy them.

I didn't spend all my £500 and I did include everything that I felt was most essential. The maxim pushchair was only £94.99, after reduction, and this item was totally all I need in a pushchair. It provided support for my child and when It gets older and had a separate basket area for any other items I need to take round with me. The car seat was a good price and a simple design which had everything I needed. The Boots cold water steriliser, the tablets and the bottle set were the best choice for feeding equipment because the price was good, they were the easies and suites my lifestyle the best. The Moses basket and bedding starter set was my best choice out of the selection I had because it was the style that I wanted and the style that would have suited me and the baby. The starter set provides warmth and comfort to the Moses basket. The bath I choose in the end was the Boots essential bath, it was low priced and would make bath time a safe and enjoyable experience. The top and tail bath was only £3 and would help make my baby clean safely. The 10 piece starter set is almost all of the clothing that I needed in one pack and was a very good price. Buying this set meant that I wouldn't have to buy all the items separately. The extra clothes that I brought were 2 long sleeved t-shirts and a hooded snowsuit. I included these in my layette because I felt that they were needed. I added a £45 front carrier because I felt that it was necessary and would help when transporting my baby around.

The goods things about my project is the way I have chosen the items because of their prices and what they have, rather than what they look like. I also think I put a lot of effort in the presentation of my work and think I have done well as I have followed my plan through to the end.

Weaknesses in my project include the part where I haven't stated why I picked the items. If I was to repeat this task, the only change I would make would be too add my personal opinion about each item.

Overall, I feel like I've done well and met every point I needed too. The presentation and content of my outcome is to a high standard and I have researched deeply and well to find the items needed.

Michelle Pendry 10RT

Resource Task 2