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New Baby Checklist: Everything You Need to Buy

• DIAPERING

• Diaper changing pads

• Diaper rash ointment

• 4 waterproof pads for 

• changing table 

• Rattles and small toys 

• Dirty diaper receptacle 

• Wipes or cotton cloths

• Small thermos to hold warm water

• Plastic wipes holder

• 2 packages newborn diapers 

• CLOTHING  

• 1 pack T-shirts

• 6 one-piece outfits that snap at the crotch (long- and shortsleeved) 

• 4 pajama sets 

• 6 pairs socks

• 2 pairs soft booties

• 2 pairs stretch cotton pants 

• 3 bibs

• Cotton sweater 

• Knit cap 

• Sun hat 

• Zip-up sweatshirt 

• 15 baby hangers 

• FEEDING  

• Nursing pillow 

• 6 burp cloths

• 6 bottles equipped with newborn nipples 

• Bottle brush

• Insulated bottle holder for diaper bag

• Nursing bras 

• Nursing pads for bras 

• Breast pump 

• CLEANING  

• 3 hooded towels

• 2 packs of washcloths 

• Cotton swabs

• Baby shampoo 

• Baby body wash 

• Infant bathing tub

• Baby nail clipper

• Soft brush and comb

• Rubbing alcohol 

• Petroleum jelly 

• Digital thermometer

• Bulb nasal aspirator 

• Mild soap for laundry 

• LINENS  

• 4 receiving blankets

• 2 cotton blankets

• Cradle or bassinet with cotton sheets 

• 2 crib mattress pads 

• 2 waterproof liners (one for the bassinet and one for the crib) 

• NURSERY  

• Crib and mattress

• Glider/rocking chair and footrest 

• Dresser 

• Hamper 

• Baby monitor with 2 receivers

• Changing table 

• Cool mist humidifier or vaporizer 

• Lullaby CDs or audiotapes

• ON THE GO  

• Rear-facing infant car seat with head support padding 

• Stroller 

• Sun shields for car windows

• Portable playpen

• Diaper bag

• Sling or soft front carrier 

• PLAY  

• Bouncy seat 

• Baby books 

• Digital camera or camcorder 

• Baby music CDs or audiotapes 

• Playmat with toys attached 

• Squishy baby ball