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New Baby Checklist

New Baby Checklist

Waiting to meet the newest member of your family? We asked our favorite moms for their must-have baby essentials and came up with this handy checklist to help you prepare.

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Newborn Clothing

Bodysuits (lots! 2-3 three-packs)
Footies (3-5)
Rompers (3-5)
Sleepwear (6-8)
Hats (3-5 soft caps)
Socks or booties (5-7 pairs)

Newborn Clothing

Bath Time & Skin Care

Hooded towels and robes (1-2)
Infant bathtub and accessories
Baby soap (1)
Baby hair care (1)
Moisturizer (1)
Sunscreen (1)
Bath toys (2-3

Bath Time & Skin Care

Baby Blankets & Swaddles

Swaddle and receiving blankets
Lovies and security blankets
Baby blankets (2-3)

Baby Blankets & Swaddles

Baby Feeding

Bottles (4-6)
Drying rack (1)
Burp cloths (4-6)
Bibs (4-6)
Pacifiers (2-4)
Food maker (1)
Baby plate and mat (2-3)
Baby utensils (1 set)

Baby Feeding

Diapering

Diapers (10 per day)
Wipes (20 per day)
Diaper skin care (1 healing balm, 1 rash cream)
Diaper bag (1 per caregiver)
Changing pads and covers (1-3)

Diapering

Nursery

Crib (1) and portable sleeper (1)
Crib mattress (1)
Crib sheets (2)
Changing table and dresser (1)
Baby monitor (1)
Humidifier (1)
Night-light (1)

Nursery

Baby Gear

Stroller (1)
Car seat (1 infant/convertible and 1 base per car)
Highchair (1)
Carrier (1)
Bouncer (1)
Playard (1)
Play mat or activity gym (1)

Baby Gear

Baby Toys & Books

Plush toys (2)
Rattles and teething toys (2-4 each)
Books (2)

Baby Toys & Books

Health & Safety

Baby nail trimmer (1)
Nasal aspirator (1)
Thermometer (1)

Health & Safety

Nursing

Nursing bras (2-4)
Nursing pillow and cover (1)
Nursing tank tops (2-4)
Nursing-friendly clothing (4-5)
Nipple balm (2)

Nursing

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