The Ultimate Baby Checklist

Baby Checklist:
Clothing: (plan for spit-ups, accidents, diaper leaks, etc.

8 nightgowns

8 side-snap undershirts

8 onesies

8 pairs of socks/booties

2 pairs of no-scratch mittens

2 hats/bonnets

4 sweatshirts/sweaters

Seasonal wear as needed:

Winter jacket, hat, mittens, full snow suit

Fall coat

1 Bundle Me lines baby seat in winter

Baby shoes not essential, but fun

Blankets:

4 blankets (expect them to get dirty)

4 receiving blankets great for swaddling babies

Feeding:

Formula feeding:

10 four ounce bottles with nipples (having more means less cleaning)

8 eight ounce bottles with nipples (less feedings as baby grows)

Hi-chair

Pacifiers (start with 4, watch them vanish)

3 Bibs (keep one in the diaper bag)

Formula (when starting, buy small amounts since your baby may need to switch brands)

Dry-formula storage unit pre-measured, great for traveling

Breast feeding:

Breast pump

Nursing bras

Breast pads

Diapers:

Only need 1 box of newborn size diapers

Have newborn and size 1 ready to go trust us, youll use them

Wet wipes great for messy situations

Diaper disposal system

Bath time:

Plastic baby tub (easier than the sink)

Wash cloths get a few

Tearless cleanser and/or shampoo

Baby hair brush

Hooded towels keep baby warm while drying him/her off

Baby oil

Bath toys

Bedtime:

Crib

Crib mattress

Bedding Set: bumper/comforter/skirt...

Dresser

Rocker or glider

Changing Table Pad

Changing Table Cover

Hamper

2 waterproof mattress covers

3 crib sheets (pick fun colors)

Blanket (big enough to tuck in)

Sleeping bag great idea

Mobile music helps

Nightlights

Toys and stuffed animals (keep them OUT of the crib)

Lamps

Healthcare:

Nail clippers or scissors

Bulb syringe (for clogged noses be careful)

Baby thermometer

Lotions

Vaporized / Humidifier

Traveling Baby:

Diaper bag many to choose from, get one with a changing pad built in
Infant car seat (its the law, get your local fireman to install safely for you)

Stroller (getting one where the car seat fits in is very convenient)

Pack-n-Play a crib to go (so Mom and Dad can get out)

Baby carrier (slings are good too)

Keeping the baby quiet at home:

Baby swing

Bouncy baby seat get the one that vibrates

Around the house:

Baby monitor listen in so you can rest too! (you can watch with some models)

Outlet plugs plug them all

Cabinet and drawer safety locks

Corner protectors (and the edges of coffee tables)

Play Yard

Potty Chair

Bassinet perfect for naps

More toys

Baby book

Growth chart

Photo album and frames

Safety gates