Diapering

• Essentials You Need:
  • Diapers
  • Wipes
  • Plastic wipes holders (or wipes with resealable flap)
  • Diaper Pail or Garbage Can (your choice!)
  • Diaper Pail Refill Bags Refills
  • Diaper Cream or Coconut oil
  • Diaper Changing pad (with safety strap)
  • 1-2 covers for changing pad
  • 3-5 waterproof pads for changing pad
  • Petroleum Jelly (for circumcisions)

• Things You Can Probably Do Without:
  • Wipes Warmer

Bathing and Cleaning

• Essentials You Need:
  • Baby Bathtub or bathing support* Think “easy to store”
  • Baby body wash
  • Baby shampoo*Can get an all-over wash
  • 2-4 Hooded Towels
  • 4-6 Baby Washcloths* Can double as clean-up for feeding later

• Things You Can Probably Do Without:
  • Shampoo Rinse Cup
  • Bath Kneeler

• Things That Can Wait:
  • Bath Toys
  • Bath Toy Storage
  • Bathtub Spout Cover

Clothing

• Essentials You Need:
  • 4­-8 Bodysuits (Long and
  • Short ­Sleeved)
  • 2-4 caps
  • 8-12 Pairs of Socks
  • 1-­2 Wearable Blankets
  • 2­4 Gowns
  • 6-8 Footie Pajamas with zipper
  • 4­-8 Pairs of Pants
  • Coming Home Outfit
  • Seasonal Clothing (swim trunks, holiday clothing, if desired)
  • 7 feeding bibs
  • 7 drool bibs
  • 1-3 Soft Sweatshirts
  • 2-4 baby blankets
  • Baby hangers
  • 10 Swaddling Blankets
  • 8-16 receiving blankets (can double as burp cloths!!)

• Things You Can Probably Do Without:
  • No­Scratch Mittens *The nurses at the hospital recommend socks. The mittens don’t really stay on, and the socks have much more elastic!

Nursery & Decor

• Essentials You Need:
  • Crib
  • Crib Mattress
  • 2-­3 Waterproof Mattress Pads
  • 3+ Fitted Crib Sheets

• First Weeks Sleep Solution:
  • Cradle or Bassinet
  • Rock n’ Play
  • Snuggle Nest or DockaTot
  • Make your own co-sleepe
  • Dresser
  • Lamp
  • Night light
  • Hamper
  • Storage Baskets/Bins
  • Wall Hangings or Decal
  • Shelving for Books
  • Diaper Stacker** optional
  • Glider & Ottoman **See DIY link

• Things That Can Wait:
  • Attachable Crib Toy or Soother
  • Mobile
  • Accent Rug
  • Toy Chest

• Things You Can Probably Do Without:
  • Matching Quilt, Dust Ruffle and Valance You don’t need these things. The sets are sold for hundreds of dollars. You will be just fine with 2-4 fitted sheets.
  • Sound/White Noise** baby can grow dependent on this to sleep

Nursing & Feeding

• Essentials You Need:
  • If you are breastfeeding:
    • Insulated Bottle Tote and reusable Ice
    • Breast Milk Storage Containers (Kiinde)
    • Cleaning Wipes (if you will be pumping out and about or at work)
    • Nursing Bras (Aenley from Amazon, great for sleeping and very comfortable)
    • Nursing Pads (Lasinoh)
    • Soothing Ointments (Medela)
    • Gel Pads These didn’t really do much for me
    • Nursing Pillow  This was only used for a few weeks. I would recommend getting one used or not at all. Regular pillows work as well.
    • Nursing Cover (Many places offer these for free; second hand is great also)
    • Breast Pump
    • Breast pump tubes and attachments

• Feeding items below are needed for both breastfeeding with pumping and Bottle Feeding:
  • Microwave sterilizer (or you can boil stuff)
  • 4-6 Bottles and Nipples
  • Different sized nipples for bottle
  • Bottle Warmer
  • Bottle Brush
  • Bottle Drying Rack
  • Bottle Sterilizer (microwave or machine)
  • Formula (as a back-up to breastfeeding or as main nutrition if not breastfeeding)

• Things That Can Wait:
  • Highchair Bumbo chair attachment
  • Splat Mat *or old shower curtain!
  • Make­Your­Own Baby Food Gear * Or use your existing Magic Bullet and the Kiinde milk pouches can double
  • Infant Bowls and Spoons
  • 2-4 Sippy Cups
  • 2-­3 Teethers

• Things You Can Probably Do Without:
  • Dishwasher Basket
  • Formula Dispenser or holders for travel

Baby Gear & Travel

• Essentials You Need:
  • Stroller or Travel System
  • Car Seat
  • Extra Car Seat Base (for second car)
  • Baby Carrier
  • Playard
  • 2-3 Playard Sheets
  • Diaper Bag for Mom and
  • One for Daddy, too
  • Changing Mat
  • Swing

• Things That Can Wait:
  • Toys For Car Seat & Stroller
  • Entertainer and/or Jumper
  • High Chair
  • Umbrella Stroller
  • Waterproof Seat Liner

• First world things:
  • Stroller Rain Cover
  • Stroller Hooks (maybe)
  • Car Mirror
  • Car Window Shade
  • Stroller Netting
  • Cup and Snack Holder for parents
  • Car Seat Bunting/Cover

 

Safety/Health

• Essentials You Need:
  • Baby Monitor
  • Thermometer
  • Nasal Aspirator
  • First Aid Kit
  • Nail Clippers and Emery Boards
  • Brush and Comb
  • Gentle Laundry Detergent
  • Baby Tylenol by supervision of doctor for age and weight and dosage
  • Baby Motrin* 6 months and up and by supervision of doctor for age, weight and dosage.

• Things That Can Wait:
  • Shopping Cart/Restaurant Highchair Cover
  • Humidifier
  • Safety Gates
  • Safety Locks, Covers, and Cushions
  • Furniture and Television Straps
  • Baby Toothbrush
  • Teething Gel

 

Toys & Learning

• Activity Mats and Gyms
• Rattles and Travel Toys
• Developmental Toys
• Books
• Stuffed Animals