Like any new parents, you’ll need to have some basic items on hand to get ready for baby. Here is a list that will be sure to help you out with your new parenting journey.

Changing

• Diaper changing pad with 2 cotton covers
• Cleaning wipes or cloths
• Plastic portable wipes holder
• Diapers

On the Go

• Rear-facing car seat
• Head support
• Stroller with full recline & sun-shielding top
• Sun-shields for back windows
• Portable playpen
• Diaper bag
• Sling or soft carrier

Bedroom

• Dresser
• Changing table
• Baby monitor with 2 receivers
• Humidifier/vaporizer
• Glider/rocking chair and footrest

Nursing

• Nursing bras
• Disposable nursing pads for bra
• Breast pump
• Nursing pillow
• 8 bottles with newborn nipples
• Bottle – drying tree
• Bottle brush
• Insulated bottle holder for diaper bag
• 3 packs cloth diapers

Baby Clothes

• Pack regular t-shirts
• 6 snap-bottom t-shirts
• 4 sleeping outfits
• 6 pairs of socks/booties
• 3 bibs
• cotton sweater
• cold-weather hat
• sun hat
• 6 baby hangers

Cleaning & Toiletries

• 3 hooded towels
• 2 packs soft washcloths
• cotton pads, swabs
• baby shampoo
• baby body wash
• infant bathtub
• baby nail clipper
• soft brush and comb
• rubbing alcohol
• petroleum jelly
• digital thermometer
• hamper
• diaper rash ointment
• mild soap for laundry

Beds and Linens

• 2 waffle-weave receiving blankets
• cradle or bassinet with 3 cotton blankets
• sheets
• crib and crib mattress
• set of crib bumpers
• 2-6 fitted sheets
• 2 crib blankets
• 2 mattress pads
• 1-2 waterproof liners (one for bassinet and one for crib)
• Mobile for over crib

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