THE ULTIMATE BABY MUST-HAVES CHECKLIST

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Your pregnant belly is growing to the point that you can feel every single movement of your baby. Everyone around you keeps asking for the due date. You might have already decided on a name for your baby or not. But one thing is certain: you don’t know if you are 100% prepared for your baby’s arrival. The time is chaotic, there’s too many things to think about and shopping for all the baby essentials sounds a little bit overwhelming. From setting up the nursery to gathering the gear for eating, sleeping and diapering.
How do you figure out which are the must-have baby items you absolutely can’t live without? If you’re scared you might forget something we’ve got your back! Listed below, you’ll find all the must-have items, broken down into these sections:

• Baby Wardrobe
• Baby Nursery
• Baby Diapering
• Baby Bath
• Baby Feeding
• Baby Health
• Baby Gear

BABY WARDROBE MUST-HAVES

Let’s be honest. Tiny baby clothes are so cute. You could easily fill up your whole wardrobe with them. But what do you really need? Here’s the baby wardrobe must-haves:

• 4-8 pants (we suggest footies)
• 4-8 shirts (with snaps in the torso or envelope folds at the shoulders)
• 4-8 onesies (snaps at the crotch or envelope folds at the shoulders)
• 4-8 one-piece pajamas
• 1-3 sweaters or jackets (front buttoned)
• 1-3 rompers or other dress-up outfits
• No-scratch mittens
• 4-7 socks or booties (shoes are unnecessary until baby starts walking)
• 1-3 newborn hats (broad-brimmed for a summer baby, soft cap that covers ears for a winter baby)
• Bunting bag or fleece suit for the winter
• 2 wearable blankets for the winter
• Lightweight and heavy stroller blankets
• Gentle laundry detergent

 

BABY NURSERY MUST-HAVES

We are sure you want to create a magical world for your baby’s room and you probably will. But what’s the most essential furniture and baby bedding? Here it is:

• Crib, cradle or bassinet
• Firm, flat mattress for the crib
• 2-4 fitted crib sheets
• Diaper changing table or dresser with changing pad
• Baby monitor
• Rocking chair or glider
• Swaddle (optional)
• Diaper pail (optional)
• Toy basket (optional)

 

BABY DIAPERING MUST-HAVES

On to the more smelly stuff. Probably this is not going to be the most memorable memory you will have of your baby, but you’ll get used to it. This is the list of the baby diapering must-haves:

• Diaper bag
• 2-3 large boxes of unscented baby wipes
• 2 large tubes of diaper cream
• 2-3 large boxes of disposable newborn-size diapers or 6-10 dozen cloth diapers and 6-8 diaper covers

 

BABY BATH MUST-HAVES

Now for some fun: bath time! After you get used to your extremely slippery baby and you’re positive he/she won’t fly from your hands out of the window, here’s what you will need:

• Baby shampoo and body wash
• 2-4 hooded baby towels
• Soft washcloths
• Baby bathtub

 

BABY FEEDING MUST-HAVES

Your baby is crying again? You know what’s up. It could be daunting at first because there’s a whole bunch of stuff that you will actually need to when it comes to feeding your infant. Here’s the must-haves:

• Nipple cream (for breastfeed)
• Milk storage bags (for breastfeed)
• Breast pump (for breastfeed)
• Nursing pads (for breastfeed)
• Formula (if not nursing)
• High chair
• 8-10 bottles and nipples, 4 & 8 ounce
• 4-8 burp cloths
• 4-8 bibs
• Bottle brush
• Dishwasher basket for small items
• Bottle sterilizer
• Bottle warmer

 

BABY HEALTH MUST-HAVES

We hope not, but most likely, sooner or later, your baby is going to get sick and we don’t want you to get all crazy and overwhelmed when it’ll happen. So here’s a list of baby health must-haves to always have ready:

• First aid kit
• Baby thermometer
• Baby nail clippers
• Cradle cap brush
• Petroleum jelly and sterile gauze
• 4-6 pacifiers

 

BABY GEAR MUST-HAVES

Last but not least, the baby gear! When you leave home or even when you are just chilling at home, there’s some very helpful baby gear that you should purchase. You can keep your baby on our arms all day long, but a nice rest will always be very much appreciated. Here’s the must-haves:

• Baby swing or bouncer
• Play mat
• Baby carrier
• Infant car seat or convertible car seat
• Stroller

 

 

THAT'S IT!

It’s a pretty long list and we are sure you will end up buying so many more items for your new born, as you should. But be sure, that if you purchase these must-haves, you can at least put your heart at ease, knowing that you have all the first necessities ready to go.
What else do you think is pretty essential? Let us know in the comments below!