Checklist of Baby Necessities

Found this on Storknet.com. Can never be too prepared............


~ A Take home baby Checklist ~

Threads
6 one-piece, leg-snap pajamas or gowns
2 blanket sleepers for winter babies
6 cotton side snap undershirts shirts or "onesies"
1 or 2 snowsuits for winter babies
4 pairs of socks or booties
6 receiving blankets
8 burp cloths (cloth diapers are great for this!)
1-2 pairs of mittens if your baby is a scratcher or a winter baby
1-2 hats appropriate for the season (wide brimmed in summer, covers
the ears in winter)

Nursery Basics
baby sling/front pack/snugli
crib/cradle/basinette depending on preference
4 fitted crib sheets
fitted waterproof mattress pad
1 bouncy seat/infant chair or seat
several waterproof lap pads (for crib or other sleeping area)
1 swing
rocking chair

Breastfeeding Basics
Several nursing pads
2 -4 nursing bras
Nursing pillow/Boppy pillow
Lansinoh

Bottle Feeding Basics
6 4-ounce and 6 8-ounce bottles with matching nipples, rings and extra bag
liners if necessary
bottle brush
dishwasher basket for nipples, rings and small accessories
sterilizer if not using dishwasher to sterilize
bottle warmer (optional)
6 bibs
several burp cloths (can use cloth diapers)
formula - may wish to wait for a recommendation on type of formula from pediatrician

Changing Table Basics
changing table
diaper pail
Diaper rash ointment, Desitin, Balmex, A&D or Baby Gold Bond Powder
baby wipes or lots of baby washcloths and warm water
several waterproof lap pads
If cloth diapering:
. 3 to 4 dozen cloth diapers
. 2 dozen wipes (reusable washcloths or disposable wipes)
. 8 diaper covers
. 4 sets of diaper pins (if not using pinless diapers)
. Ivory Snow, Dreft or other gentle laundry detergent
If using disposable diapers:
. Disposable diapers - ten to twelve per day

Bath Time Basics
Gentle baby bath such as Baby Magic or Johnsons & Johnsons
Baby Shampoo (or just use baby bath at the beginning)
baby safe scissors or clippers
Baby bath tub
2 - 4 hooded baby towels
lots of baby washcloths (have many uses!)

Medicine Chest Basics
vaseline and sterile gauze if your boy is circumsized
rubbing alcohol and q-tips for cord care
gas drops
Infant Tylenol
saline nose spray
baby decongestent
liquid Benadryl
thermometer
bulb syringe
calibrated medicine dropper or syringe for measuring dosages

Travel Basics
car seat
diaper bag
stroller