Checklist for Newborn
Be sure to have everything ready for when your newborn arrives. Here's the checklist:
Clothing
1 pack T-shirts
6 one-piece outfits that snap at the crotch (long- and shortsleeved)
4 pajama sets
6 pairs socks
2 pairs soft booties
2 pairs stretch cotton pants
3 bibs
Cotton sweater
Knit cap
Sun hat
Zip-up sweatshirt
15 baby hangers
Blankets
4 receiving blankets
2 cotton blankets
Cradle or bassinet with cotton sheets
2 crib mattress pads
2 waterproof liners (one for the bassinet and one for the crib)
Feeding
If you’re breastfeeding, you don’t really need any equipment.
Some nursing mothers like to have these items:
Lots of bibs
Burp cloths
Breast pump
Milk storage containers
Nursing pillow
Nursing bras (if buying before baby is born, buy one cup size larger than your pregnant bra size)
Breast pads (disposable or washable)
Lotion for sore nipples
If you are formula feeding:
Lots of bibs
Burp cloths
8 four-ounce bottles with nipples
6 eight-ounce bottles with nipples
Bottle and nipple brush
Formula (be sure to check expiry date and note the lot number in case of recalls)
Thermal bottle carrier
Diapering:
Diaper changing pads
Diaper rash ointment
4 waterproof pads for
changing table
Rattles and small toys
Dirty diaper receptacle
Wipes or cotton cloths
Small thermos to hold warm water (for cleaning babies younger than 6 weeks)
Plastic wipes holder (for the diaper bag)
2 packages newborn diapers
Bathtime
1 plastic infant tub (or use a large dishpan in the sink, or take baby in the bath with you)
12 washcloths, not used on baby’s bottom
Baby soap or cleanser
Baby soft-bristled hair brush
3 soft-hooded towels
Bedtime
If you are using a crib:
Approved crib and crib mattress
3 waterproof mattress covers
4 fitted cribsheets
4 light blankets that fit in the crib
Sleep sack
If you are co-sleeping:
Firm mattress (not a waterbed)
4 fitted cribsheets
3 waterproof pads to place under baby
Light comforter (keep away from baby’s head)
Sleep sack
Other necessities
Approved infant safety seat for car
Stroller that reclines so newborn can lie flat
Nail clippers or scissors (or just bite off baby’s nails as needed)
8 Bulb syringe for suctioning mucous
Baby thermometer
Eye dropper or medicine spoon
Medication in case of fever
Nice-to-have items
Change table (or just use change pad on top of dresser or bed)
Rocking chair for feeding and swaddling
Playpen
Sling or baby carrier
1 or 2 change pads
Plastic hangers for closet
Sun shade for car windows
2 or 4 pacifiers (if you choose to use these)
Rattles and other baby toys
Mobiles
Night light