Friday, 3 June 2016

Checklist: Baby Essentials


Your personal shopping guide to all the bare essentials baby will need.

Here it is: The bare-bones, absolute essentials, nothing-but-the-basics baby shopping guide.


Clothing:

  • 4-8 undershirts or vests (snaps at neck or wide head openings, snaps under crotch)
  • 4-8 one-piece pajamas
  • 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 summer baby, soft cap that covers ears for winter baby)
Bedding:

  • Crib, cradle or bassinet
  • Firm, flat mattress fit snugly in crib (less than two fingers should fit between mattress and crib)
  • 2-4 fitted crib sheets
  • 4-6 soft, light receiving blankets
Diapering:

  • Changing table or cushioned changing pad for low dresser or bureau, with safety strap or railing
  • Changing table pad
  • Diaper bag
  • Diaper cream
  • Unscented baby wipes (causes less irritation)
  • Soft washcloths
  • 6-10 dozen cloth diapers and 6-8 diaper covers, or 2-3 large boxes of disposable newborn-size diapers
  • Baby soap

Feeding:

  • 10-16 bottles and nipples, both 4- and 8- ounce (if fed strictly by the bottle, baby will go through about 10 in the 4-ounce size per day)
  • Burp cloths
  • Formula (if not nursing)
  • Pump (if you plan to breastfeed)
  • Milk storage bags (if you plan to breastfeed)

Health:

  • Baby nail clippers or blunt scissors
  • Baby thermometer
  • Petroleum jelly and sterile gauze (for circumcision care)
  • First aid kit


Gear:

  • Infant or convertible car seat
  • Stroller or infant carrier

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