The New Baby Checklist

4-8 onesies (wide head openings and loose legs)

4-8 undershirts (snaps at neck or wide head openings, snaps under crotch)

4-8 one-piece pajamas

2 blanket sleepers for win

1-3 sweaters or jackets (front buttoned)

1-3 rompers or other dress-up outfits

4-7 socks or booties (shoes are unnecessary until baby walks

1-3 hats (broad-brimmed for a summer baby, soft cap that covers ears for a winter baby)

No-scratch mittens

Bunting bag or fleece suit for a winter baby

Crib, cradle or bassinet

Firm, flat mattress that fit snugly in crib (less than two fingers should fit between mattress and crib)

Rocking or arm chair

Baby monitor

Nightlight

Dresser

Toy basket

1-3 washable crib mattress pads

2-4 fitted crib sheets

4-6 soft, light receiving blankets

1-2 heavier blankets (for colder climates)

Changing table or cushioned changing pad for low dresser or bureau, with safety strap or railing<br>

Diaper pail and liners

Diaper bag

Diaper cream

Soft washcloths

Unscented baby wipes (causes less irritation)

6-10 dozen cloth diapers and 6-8 diaper covers, or 2-3 large boxes of disposable newborn-size diapers

Baby bathtub

Baby soap

Baby shampoo

2-4 soft towels or hooded baby towels

Baby hairbrush

Soft washcloths (use a different color or pattern than your diaper washcloths!)

Gentle laundry detergent

10-16 bottles and nipples, both 4- and 8- ounce (if fed strictly by bottle, baby will go through about 10 in the 4-ounce size per day)

Pump (if you plan to breastfeed)

Milk storage bags (if you plan to breastfeed)

Nursing pads (if you plan to breastfeed)

Nipple cream (if you plan to breastfeed)

Nursing pillow (if you plan to breastfeed

Bottle brush

Dishwasher basket for small items

4-8 bibs

Burp cloths

2-4 pacifiers

Recibing blanquets

Health

Baby nail clippers or blunt scissors

Baby thermometer

Petroleum jelly and sterile gauze (for circumcision care)

First aid kit

Infant or convertible car seat

Stroller or infant carrier

Baby swing or bouncer

High chair