Wardrobe Essentials
4-8 onesies (envelope folds at the shoulders and snaps at the crotch)
4-8 shirts (kimono-style with snaps or envelope folds at the shoulders)
4-8 pants (footies can be a great option)
4-8 one-piece pajamas
1-3 rompers or other dress-up outfits
1-3 sweaters or jackets (front buttoned)
4-7 socks or booties (shoes are unnecessary until baby starts walking)
1-3 newborn hats (broad-brimmed for a summer baby, soft cap that covers ears for a winter baby)
No-scratch mittens
2-3 swaddles
Bunting bag or fleece suit for the winter
Lightweight and heavy stroller blankets
Gentle laundry detergent
Nursery Essentials
Crib, mini crib or bassinet
Firm, flat mattress that fits snugly in the crib (less than two fingers should fit between the mattress and crib)
2-4 fitted crib sheets
Rocking chair or glider
Baby monitor
Diaper changing table or dresser with changing pad
Toy storage
White noise machine (optional)
Diaper pail (optional)
Cool mist humidifier (optional)
Diapering Essentials
2-3 large boxes of disposable newborn-size diapers, or 6-10 dozen cloth diapers and 6-8 diaper covers
2-3 large boxes of unscented baby wipes
2 large tubes of diaper cream
Diaper bag
Bath Essentials
Baby bathtub
Baby shampoo and body wash
2-4 hooded baby towels
Soft washcloths
Baby lotion (optional)
Feeding Essentials
8-10 bottles and nipples, both 4- and 8- ounce
Bottle brush
Dishwasher basket for small items
Formula (if not nursing)
Breast pump (if you plan to breastfeed)
Milk storage bags (if you plan to breastfeed)
Nursing pads (if you plan to breastfeed)
Nipple cream (if you plan to breastfeed)
High chair (for when baby’s a little older)
4-8 bibs
4-8 burp cloths
Baby feeding pillow (optional)
Bottle warmer (optional)
Bottle sterilizer (optional)
Health Essentials
Baby nail clippers or file
Baby thermometer
Petroleum jelly and sterile gauze (for circumcision care)
First aid kit
Cradle cap brush
4-6 pacifiers (optional)
Baby toothbrush (for when baby’s first teeth erupt)
Baby Gear Essentials
Infant car seat or convertible car seat
Stroller
Baby carrier (optional)
Baby swing or bouncer
Play mat
