Diapers? Check.
Breast pump? Check.
Dirty diaper bin? Uh-oh.
Be sure to have everything ready for when your newborn arrives with this handy checklist.
- Diaper rash ointment
- 2 changing table pads
- 2-4 changing pad covers
- 2-4 simple grasping toys
- Dirty diaper receptacle
- Wipes or cotton cloths
- Small thermos to hold warm water (for cleaning babies younger than 6 weeks)
- Plastic wipes holder (for the diaper bag)
- 2-4 packages newborn and/or size 1 diapers
- 12-18 cloth diaper covers (if using cloth or disposable inserts)
- 24-48 (or more!) prefold cloth diapers and covers
- 4-6 infant t-shirts
- 6-8 short sleeved onesies
- 4-6 long sleeved onesies (more for a winter baby)
- 4-8 pajama sets
- 1-2 wearable blankets (sleep sacks)
- 6 pairs socks
- 2 pairs soft booties
- 4-6 pairs stretch cotton pants
- 4-6 bibs
- 2-4 Cotton sweaters or button-up sweatshirts
- 2 Knit caps
- Sun hat
- 2-3 pairs no-scratch mittens
- 4-5 seasonally appropriate outfits for going out and about
- Nursing pillow
- 6 burp cloths
- 2-6 bottles equipped with newborn nipples
- Formula (if not breastfeeding)
- Bottle brush
- Insulated bottle holder for diaper bag
- 2-4 Nursing bras and/or tank tops
- Nursing pads for bras
- Lanolin nipple cream
- Breast pump
- Milk storage bags
- High Chair
- 2-3 hooded towels
- 2 packs of washcloths
- Cotton swabs
- Baby shampoo
- Baby body wash
- Infant bathing tub
- Baby nail clipper
- Soft brush
- Digital thermometer
- Bulb nasal aspirator or NoseFrida
- Mild soap for laundry
- 4 receiving blankets
- 2-4 cotton blankets
- 2 swaddlers (optional)
- Cradle, bassinet, or co-sleeper with cotton sheets
- 2 crib mattress pads
- 2 waterproof liners (one for the bassinet and one for the crib)
- Crib and mattress
- Glider/rocking chair and footrest
- Dresser
- Hamper
- Baby monitor with receiver, or baby monitor camera linked to smartphone
- Changing table
- Cool mist humidifier or vaporizer
- White noise machine and/or music player
- Rear-facing infant car seat with head support padding
- Stroller
- Sun shields for car windows
- Mirror to see baby from the front seat
- Pack N’ Play portable bed
- Diaper bag
- Sling, soft front carrier, or wrap
- Bouncy seat
- Baby books
- Smartphone for camera
- Baby music
- Playmat with toys attached
- Squishy baby ball or Oball
- High contrast (black and white) art prints, mobile, or books
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