Baby Checklist:
Clothing: (plan for spit-ups, accidents, diaper leaks, etc.
8 nightgowns
8 side-snap undershirts
8 �onesies�
8 pairs of socks/booties
2 pairs of no-scratch mittens
2 hats/bonnets
4 sweatshirts/sweaters
Seasonal wear as needed:
Winter jacket, hat, mittens, full snow suit
Fall coat
1 �Bundle Me� � lines baby seat in winter
Baby shoes � not essential, but fun
Blankets:
4 blankets (expect them to get dirty)
4 receiving blankets � great for swaddling babies
Feeding:
Formula feeding:
10 four ounce bottles with nipples (having more means less cleaning)
8 eight ounce bottles with nipples (less feedings as baby grows)
Hi-chair
Pacifiers (start with 4, watch them vanish)
3 Bibs (keep one in the diaper bag)
Formula (when starting, buy small amounts since your baby may need to switch brands)
Dry-formula storage unit � pre-measured, great for traveling
Breast feeding:
Breast pump
Nursing bras
Breast pads
Diapers:
Only need 1 box of newborn size diapers
Have newborn and size 1 ready to go � trust us, you�ll use them
Wet wipes � great for �messy� situations
Diaper disposal system
Bath time:
Plastic baby tub (easier than the sink)
Wash cloths � get a few
Tearless cleanser and/or shampoo
Baby hair brush
Hooded towels � keep baby warm while drying him/her off
Baby oil
Bath toys
Bedtime:
Crib
Crib mattress
Bedding Set: bumper/comforter/skirt...
Dresser
Rocker or glider
Changing Table Pad
Changing Table Cover
Hamper
2 waterproof mattress covers
3 crib sheets (pick fun colors)
Blanket (big enough to tuck in)
Sleeping bag � great idea
Mobile � music helps
Nightlights
Toys and stuffed animals (keep them OUT of the crib)
Lamps
Healthcare:
Nail clippers or scissors
Bulb syringe (for clogged noses � be careful)
Baby thermometer
Lotions
Vaporized / Humidifier
Traveling Baby:
Diaper bag � many to choose from, get one with a changing pad built in
Infant car seat (it�s the law, get your local fireman to install safely for you)
Stroller (getting one where the car seat fits in is very convenient)
Pack-n-Play � a crib to go (so Mom and Dad can get out)
Baby carrier (slings are good too)
Keeping the baby quiet at home:
Baby swing
Bouncy baby seat � get the one that vibrates
Around the house:
Baby monitor � listen in so you can rest too! (you can watch with some models)
Outlet plugs � plug them all
Cabinet and drawer safety locks
Corner protectors (and the edges of coffee tables)
Play Yard
Potty Chair
Bassinet � perfect for naps
More toys
Baby book
Growth chart
Photo album and frames
Safety gates
Scott Zak is a publisher of http://www.babynamesusa.com and http://www.thetop100babynames.com
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