THE BERRY

FIRST BABY CHECKLIST

first baby

• NURSERY

• Bassinet and crib

• Crib mattress

• Noise machine

• Dresser

• Changing area

• Rocking chair or glider

• Baby monitor

• LINENS

• 2 quilted mattress pad

• 2 fitted crib sheets

• 2-4 waterproof mattress pads

• 2 light blankets

• OTHER BABY ESSENTIALS

• New born size pacifier

• Infant car seat and stroller combo

• Pack-n-play for travel

• Sling/carrier

• Swing

• Bouncy seat

• CHANGING TABLE

• Diapers ( plan on using 70-90 per week for the first six weeks, then 50 per week)

• Disposable diaper wipes (alcohol-free)

• Diaper rash ointment or cream

• Pad for baby to lie on during changing

• Diaper pail to dispose of soiled diapers

• BATH

• Baby bath tub

• 4 terry cloth bath towels

• 4-6 washcloths

• Tearless shampoo

• Baby soap

• Brush and comb

• Rounded-tip nail scissors or clippers

• Bulb syringe nasal aspirator

• EATING

• 1 bottle and nipple brush for cleaning

• Dishwasher basket for bottles and nipples

• 12 Burp cloths

• 12 Bips

• 12 Bottles

• Breastpump

• Milk storage bags

• Get soothing pads for nipples

• MEDICINE CABINET

• Thermometer

• Pain reliever/fever reducer medicine

• Drops to relieve gas 

• Teething rings to soothe teething gums

• Cool mist vaporizer

• Infant sunscreen for babies over age 6 months