Print this list to work off of when you start shopping for your baby.
Furniture
Bassinet
Baby Carrier
Baby Lamp
Nightlight
Changing Table
Stroller
Infant Carrier
Infant Car seat
Dresser
Baby Monitor
Clothes Hamper
Playpen
Highchair
Potty Chair
Radio
Walker
Bouncer
Swing
Sling or carrier
Vaporizer, type to be recommended by practitioner
Calibrated dropper, syringe, or spoon for administering medicine
Rocking Chair (This is a must)
Crib –with a firm mattress
Clothing
Outfit to bring baby home in
Hats if summer baby
Crib Sheets (these are changed quite often)
Bassinet Sheets (these are also changed ofte)
8 Receiving blankets
6 Onsies
4 Footed Sleepers (Terri cloth)
3 Lightweight Night Gowns
2 Blanket Sleepers
2 Hats
4 Booties or socks
4 Rompers (Long Sleeved)
1 Sweater
kimonos, sacques, and or gowns
6 Undershirts
Bibs
1 Snowsuit or Bunting if you live in cold weather
1 dozen Cloth Diapers (Burp Cloths)
2 newborn pacifiers
If You’re Bottle Feeding
Formula
6- 4 oz Bottles
6 nipples
1 bottle Brush
If You’re Breastfeeding
Containers for freezing milk
1 Breast Pump (Manual or Electric
4 oz bottles
Nipple Cream (talk to Dr. about which kind to use)
Breast Pads (Help with leaking)
Nursing Bras
Diapers
3 Dozen Cloth Diapers
4-6 Diaper Pins or Clips
Diaper Holder
Waterproof Diaper Covers (Rubber Pants)
Diaper Bag try to get one with a changing mat build right in it
Changing Pads (rubber on one side/flannel on the other
Diaper Rash Cream or Ointment
Baby Wipes
Diaper Pail with tight cover or diaper service
Waterproof Mattress Cover
Bumper Pad Set with top & bottom ties
3 fitted Crib Sheets
Mobile
Bathing
Baby Tub
Baby Soap
Tub Toys
Hooded Towels
Washcloths
Baby Shampoo
Comb and brush set
Nail clipper
Baby lotion
Medicine Cabinet
Thermometer (rectal or thermo scan)
Q-Tips
Teething gel
Cotton Balls
Bottle of Rubbing Alcohol (for umbilical cord care)
Nasal Aspirator
Petroleum Jelly
Infant Acetaminophen
Liquid Baby Aspirin
Safety
Outlet Covers
Cord Softeners
Cabinets Locks
Safety Gates for Stairs
Corner Cushions
Miscellaneous
Birth Announcements
Baby Book
Journal
Tape Recorder
Music -Tapes or CD’s to play when baby naps
