Clothing – Necessities:

___ 6 – 12 bodysuits or baby Ts (depending on how often you want to do laundry). Shirts that snap or tie on the side are helpful for babies who don’t like things going over their heads.

___ 6 – 9 pairs of soft, comfy pants.

___ 3 – 5 newborn gowns . These are great for quick diaper changes, especially when baby is sleepy.

___ 6 – 12 soft pajamas .

___ 3 – 5 soft knit caps.

___ tons of baby socks and booties (these disappear quickly!)

___ 8 – 12 bibs

Clothing – Extras

___ 2 sweaters if the weather will be chilly.

___ 1 adorable take-home outfit .

___ Christening or other newborn welcoming ceremony clothing.

___ Tiny little fancy outfits that may never be worn.

___ Tiny mittens to prevent newborns from scratching themselves.

___ Some baby clothing in size 3 – 6 months to grow into.

Bath – Necessities

___ Baby bathtub

___ 2 – 4 Hooded towels

___ A dozen or so washcloths

___ Baby soap and shampoo

___ Cotton swaps and alcohol (for umbilical stump care).

___ Bath toys

Diapering

___ diapers

___ Diaper pail

___ Baby wipes

___ travel wipe container

___ diaper bag

___ changing pad

___ diaper ointment

Breastfeeding – Necessities

___ Box of Disposable nursing pads

___ 6 – 8 washable breast pads

___ 5 – 7 nursing bras

___ nursing tops and pajamas

___ Lanolin nipple cream (such as Lansinoh)

___ Boppy or other nursing pillow

___ Phone number of your local La Leche and/or lactation consultant

___ Breast pump , bottles and accessories (if needed)

Bottle Feeding – Necessites

___ 6 – 8 Bottles

___ Newborn nipples

___ Bottle brush and drying rack

___ Bottle sterilizer

___ Formula

Baby Health/Care

___ Pain reliever / fever reducer as recommended by your pediatrician

___ Thermometers (rectal and ear)

___ Baby size nail clippers

___ Hair brush

___ Teething ring / toy / gel

___ Soft newborn toy

___ Eye dropper or medicine spoon

___ Bulb syringe

___ Diaper rash ointment or cream

___ Gas drops

___ Saline nasal spray or drops

___ Non-latex gloves

Saving Memories

___ Camera (still and/or video)

___ Film, photo paper, and/or video cassettes

___ Scrapbook or photo album

___ Baby book and/or journal

___ Picture frames

___ Personalized Plate

___ Handprint and/or Footprint keepsake kit

___ Personalized blanket or other custom item

___ Keepsake box for keepsakes such as the hospital bracelet, first haircut curls, etc.