First things first. You don't need it all, but you want to make sure you've got your bases covered. You might also just be a minimalist at heart. Either way, this checklist is just for you, and you'll notice it's organized by category with suggested quantities.
Furnishings
- crib { 1 }
- changing table pad covers { 2 }
- crib mattress { 1 }
- dresser/armoire { 1 }
- changing table { 1 }
- glider/rocker { 1 }
- changing table pad { 1 }
Linens
- blankets (receiving) { 3 }
- crib bedding sets { 1 }
- blankets (stroller) { 2 }
- extra fitted crib sheets { 2 }
- blankets (swaddle) { 3 }
Baby Basics
- baby bodies (long sleeve) { 6 }
- booties { 6 }
- baby bodies (short sleeve) { 6 }
- buntings { 4 }
- baby gowns { 4 }
- mitts { 6 }
- baby tees (long sleeve) { 4 }
- skull caps { 6 }
- baby tees (short sleeve) { 4 }
- socks { 6 }
Car Seats & Accessories
Strollers & Accessories
- car seat adapter { 1 }
- full-sized stroller { 1 }
Carriers, Slings & Accessories
- backpack carrier { 1 }
- front carrier { 1 }
Diaper Bags & Accessories
- diaper bag { 1 }
- extra changing pads { 2 }
Nursing & Bottle Feeding
- bottle set { 1+ }
- breast pump bottles { 1 set}
- bottle storage rack { 1 }
- breast pump freezer packs { 1-2 sets }
- bottle sterilizer { 1 }
- breast pump storage bags { 2 sets }
- bottle warmer { 1 }
- burp cloths { 12 }
- breast pads { 2 }
- nursing pillow { 1 }
Solids
- baby plate & spoon sets { 2 }
- bibs (smocks) { 2+ }
- bibs (cloth) { 2+ }
- food mill { 1 }
- bibs (plastic, fitted) { 2+ }
- high chair { 1 }
- bibs (surface wipe) { 2+ }
Diapering
- barrier cream { 2+ }
- diaper pail refills { 3+ }
- cloth diapering { 6+ }
- wipes { lots! }
- diaper pail { 1 }
Bath & Skincare
- baby hair/body foam/wash { 2+ }
- infant bath tub { 1 }
- baby lotion { 2+ }
- sponge { 2 }
- baby powder { 1 }
- sunscreen { 1 }
- hooded towel { 4+ }
- wash cloths { 4+ }
- infant bath seat { 1 }
Potty Training
- potty chair { 1 }
- trainer pants { 5+ }
Cleaning
- baby-safe cleaning supplies { 1 set}
- sensitive laundry detergent { 3 }
Grooming
- nail scissors { 1 }
First Aid
- medicine dropper { 1 }
- teethers { 2+ }
- first-aid essentials kit { 1 }
- thermometer { 1 }
- nasal asperator { 1 }
Safety
- baby monitor { 1 }
- outlet caps { 18+ }
- cabinet locks { 6+ }
Toys & Activities
- bouncy seat or baby lounger { 1 }
- mobile { 1 }
- crib mirror { 1 }
- infant play mat { 1 }
