For the new parents-to-be, gathering all the items for their new baby can be overwhelming. It's always easy to remember things like clothes and blankets, as people love to buy them for you as gifts. Quite often it's easy to forget some of the little things that you may not think of until you actually need it (like infant Tylenol in the middle of the night when your baby has a fever). To hopefully help a little, and perhaps remind you of even one item that you may have overlooked, I have compiled a list of some of the necessities that baby will need. Keep in mind that some of the items, such as walkers, high chairs, umbrella strollers and many toys may not be needed until baby is a little older. So you can hold off on some of those items and focus more on the immediate needs.
DIAPERING, BABY HEALTH CARE & TOILETRIES
Diapers (Cloth or Disposable)
Baby Wipes
Diaper Rash Ointment
Baby Medicines
Nail Clippers
Brush & Comb
Thermometer
First Aid Kit
Soap/Shampoo/Lotion
Cotton Swabs/Balls
Baby Bath Tub
Diaper Bag
Diaper Pail
APPAREL
Coming home outfit
5-10 Onesies/Bodysuits
2-4 Cap & bootie Sets
4-6 Pull-over shirts
6-8 Receiving Blankets
6-8 Sleepers
3-5 Gowns
8-12 Bibs
4-5 Hooded Towels
Socks
12 Washcloths
BEDDING/NURSERY DECOR
Crib
Mattress
Changing Table
Rocking Chair or Glider
Crib Set
Mobile
Diaper Stacker
Matching accessories (Lamp, border, valance, rug)
4-6 Fitted crib sheets
4-6 Waterproof Pads
4-6 Sheet Savers
4-6 Blankets
Changing Table Pad
2-4 Changing table covers
Vinyl Mattress Cover
NURSING/FEEDING
Formula
Breast Pump
Breast Pads/Cream
Nursing (Boppy) Pillow
6-8 Burp Cloths
6-8 Lap Pads
Bottles (4oz and 8oz size)
Bottle warmer/sterilizer/drying rack/brush
GEAR
Infant Car Seat
Stroller
Playpen/Travel Yard
2-3 Travel yard sheets
Swing
Walker
Bouncer
Stationary Entertainer
Baby Carrier
High Chair
High Chair Floor Mat (Splat mat)
Booster Seat
Cradle/Bassinet + 2-3 Sheets
SAFETY
Baby monitor
Sleep positioner
Safety gates
Outlet covers
Cabinet latches
INFANT TOYS
Crib toys
Activity toys
Baby Gym
Playmat
Books
Teethers
Rattles
Congratulations on your new baby!
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