So you don't really realize everything you don't have until you are having a baby in 4 weeks. I made a list that I collected from various websites on things i think i need for baby. For those of you who are in the same first baby here is my ULTIMATE LIST. For those of you experienced mommies, let me know if some of this stuff is not needed!
BABY CLOTHES
Homecoming Outfit
Onesies Long Sleeved (5)
Onesies Short Sleeved (5)
8 Pairs of Pants/leggings
4 One piece outfits
7 Pairs of Socks or Booties
2 Hats
2 Sweaters
Mittens
Jammies (The dress and zip ups I heard are nice to have)
Cold Weather:
Extra Longsleeved Onesies
Warm one-pieces
Jacket
Booties
Warm Hats
Warm Weather:
Extra Short Sleeved Onesies
Sun Hat
BABY FEEDING
2 Nursing Bras
Breast Pump
Breast Pads
Breast Pump Bottles
Bottle Brush
Breastmilk Storage Bags
Nipple Cream (Lansinoh)
Nipple Pain relief (Cool/hot pads)
Nursing Tank
Breast Feeding Pillow
Breastfeeding Cover
Bottlerack
BABY SLEEPING
Sleep Sack or Swaddle thing
Bassinet or Cradle, or pack n play with a Bassinet
Bassinet Sheets (3)
Receiving Blankets (6)
Blankets (5)
Swaddlers (Aden and Anais)
Audio Monitor
BABY PLAY & TOYS
Pack N Play
Baby Gym (ikea has a cheap cute one)
Soft Infant Toys
Swing
Car Seat Toys
BABY OUT & ABOUT
Diaper Bag
Changing Pad
Wipes Travel Case
Hand Sanitizer
Sunscreen
Rear Facing Car Seat
Stroller
Carrier
Umbrella
BABY SAFETY
First Aid Kit
Nail Clippers
Nasal Aspirator
Thermometer
Gas Drops
Infant Tylenol Drops
Baby Proofing
Night Light or Dimmer Switch
BABY CARE
Itzbeen Timer
Pacifiers (6)
Baby Lotion (or Cetephil)
Burp Cloths (12)
Diapers (Newborn & Size 1)
Wipes
Diaper Cream
Bathtub (Puj Tub)
Bath Soap
Pacifier Clips (2)
Washcloths (8)
Towels (I got the hooded ones)
Diaper Pail (Diaper Genie)
Gentle Laundry Detergent (Dreft)
Baby Oxiclean (This is different then normal Oxiclean, it doesn’t have perfumes or other stuff that can irritate baby)
BABY NURSERY
Crib
Crib Mattress
Glider
Dresser (that can be used as changeing table)
Changing Pad
Changing Pad Cover (2)
Baby Hangers
Laundry Hamper
BABY TRAVEL
Car Seat Cover
Car Mirror
Sun Shade
5 comments:
Great list!! I would recommend for your baby carrier a Beco Butterfly. Found it before baby #3 and my life will never be the same. Might need to have another just because I love carrying them around in the Beco. :) But your list was pretty comprehensive. Maybe get yourself the book "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child" in case you run into troubles with sleeping. So excited for you guys!
I pretty much am loving this list! Its super duper helpful! I feel overwhelmed thinking about all the things that I need to get but you make it seem peaceful :) xoxo
Holy cow....I cannot believe how many things are on that list...but you really do need it all! I have a nursing boppy that I hardly used if you wanna barrow it. They are like $40. Your mom and I are getting nervous about you going early!!You better not go into labor while I am on my cruise next week. I would absolutely DIE!! Hope you had fun at your shower! call me:)
For me, a bumbo is SO needed because I like to have places to put the baby down, and you can use them as soon as the baby can hold up their head. Since they are an easy surface to clean, I would try and find one on craigslist for cheaper. Also, the dreft spray is AWESOME but I personally don't use the detergent because I don't want to wash everything separately. If your baby has sensitive skin, maybe wash stuff separately, but otherwise it might be too much of a hassle. Also, I like a different brand of the diaper pail which lets you use any tall kitchen bag, instead of the diaper genie where you have to buy their bags. Mine is called "clean air" by The First Years and I like it.
haha, I'm pretty sure you don't need nearly all that stuff. I'd say I didn't use a lot of that stuff for either of my kids. It would probably be nice to have, but i definitely don't think it's necessary. That's a lot of stuff that you can get as you need them, but I definitely don't think it's necessary to have before the baby comes. I dunno...that's just my opinion.
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