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New Baby Checklist from Consumer Reports

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Bklyngrl
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New Baby Checklist from Consumer Reports

New baby basics
A master list for new moms and dads

Here's a checklist of what you should have on hand before your baby arrives.

Tooling around
_____Car seat.
_____Stroller.

Beds and linens
_____Crib.
_____Crib mattress.
_____Bassinet/cradle (if you don't want to put your baby in a crib right away).
_____Two to three fitted crib sheets.
_____Four or more waffle-weave cotton receiving blankets for swaddling baby
_____Two mattress pads.
_____One to two waterproof liners (for crib or bassinet).

Diaper duty
_____Diapers. Disposable or cloth.
_____Diaper pail. (Optional with disposables.)
_____Diaper bag.

Dressing baby
_____Four sleeping outfits or onesies (one-piece sleepers), preferably with attached feet
_____Six side-snap T-shirts.
_____Four to six one-piece undershirts that snap around the crotch.
_____A small baby cap (although the hospital will probably give you one).
_____Six pairs socks/booties.
_____Two to three soft, comfortable daytime outfits. Get only a few items in newborn size. Then, go for clothing in the 6-month size--your baby will grow into it quickly. But don't buy baby sleepwear that's too big; it's a fire hazard
_____Cotton sweater or light jacket.

Summer babies
_____Brimmed hat.

Winter babies
_____Snowsuit or heavy bunting.
_____Heavy stroller blanket.
_____Warm knit hat.

Feeding time
If you're planning to breast-feed:
_____Two or three nursing bras.
_____A box of washable or disposable breast pads.
_____Breast pump if you expect to use one.
_____Four small baby bottles with newborn nipples for expressed breast milk
_____Bottle drying tree.
_____Bottle brush.
_____Insulated bottle holder for diaper bag (the hospital may give you one).
_____Three packs of cloth diapers or burp cloths.

If you're planning to bottle-feed
_____Six 4- to 5-ounce bottles, plus nipples, rings, and a dishwasher basket if you use a dishwasher.

Bathing/grooming
_____Three soft hooded towels.
_____Two packs of baby washcloths.
_____ Baby body wash that doubles as shampoo.
_____Pair of blunt-tip scissors or baby-sized nail clippers.
_____Zinc-oxide-based diaper rash ointment.
_____Infant bathtub.
_____Soft brush and comb.
_____Mild laundry detergent.

Medicine chest essentials
_____A pain-and-fever reducer recommended by your baby's doctor, such as Infant's Tylenol.
_____Cotton pads/swabs.
_____Nasal aspirator.
_____Digital thermometer.
_____Rubbing alcohol.
_____Petroleum jelly.

Keeping baby happy
_____Pacifiers.

Extras: Nice but optional
_____Monitor.
_____Changing table.
_____A rocker or glider.
_____Soft carrier.
_____Swing.

Posted 5/2/07 10:46 AM
 
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Re: New Baby Checklist from Consumer Reports

Thanks!

Posted 5/2/07 10:50 AM
 

DanaRenee
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Re: New Baby Checklist from Consumer Reports

cool, thanks!

Posted 5/2/07 10:51 AM
 

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Re: New Baby Checklist from Consumer Reports

great list, thanks for posting-----

Posted 5/2/07 11:22 AM
 

jms100303
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Re: New Baby Checklist from Consumer Reports

Great, thank you so much!

Posted 5/2/07 11:45 AM
 

Eleanor
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Re: New Baby Checklist from Consumer Reports

That list looks perfect! I used almost everything on there with my first!

Posted 5/2/07 11:50 AM
 

Mrs. Patticakes
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Re: New Baby Checklist from Consumer Reports

I like this list better than the BRU one!

Posted 5/2/07 11:54 AM
 

Bklyngrl
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Re: New Baby Checklist from Consumer Reports

You're welcome! I am a subscriber so let me know if you'd like me to check anything specific for you!! i'm printing a bunch of articles to read on the train re how to choose baby gear that works for you etc... i am CLUELESS as to what i need/want.

Posted 5/2/07 12:00 PM
 

Selden78
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Re: New Baby Checklist from Consumer Reports

thanks

Posted 5/2/07 1:09 PM
 

LuvMy2Girls
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Re: New Baby Checklist from Consumer Reports

Posted by Eleanor

That list looks perfect! I used almost everything on there with my first!



I agree!

That list doesn't seem plumped like BRU's. Just the essentials.

Posted 5/2/07 1:18 PM
 

waterspout4
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Re: New Baby Checklist from Consumer Reports

Thank you!!!!

Posted 5/2/07 1:35 PM
 
 

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