Newborn Necessities Checklist - Having a Baby

In order to welcome your sweetheart tension-free and peacefully, you need to prepare a newborn necessities checklist. The following article has a checklist, specially designed for you, which you can carry to the store while shopping...

A newborn baby requires a lot of care and attention from the mother. Every mother wants to make her baby be as comfortable in the hospital as possible, which is why the need for a newborn necessities checklist is a must. Even though your bundle of joy looks adorably cut and small, he/she will require some essential items.

The following checklist is divided in different segments for various purposes. This list will help your newborn baby sleep well, stay warm, fed, and clothed without you worrying too much about it.

You can also print this newborn necessities checklist to help make things easy while shopping for items.

Important Items to Purchase

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Clothing Essentials 8 undershirts, mix short-sleeve and long-sleeve ◻ 5 knitted caps ◻ 3 nightgowns, use till the cord falls off ◻ 2 soft sweaters ◻ 8 one-piece stretchy sleepers with zippers ◻ 4 pairs of pants ◻ 2 newborn hats ◻ 7 pairs of socks or booties ◻ 7 bodysuits that snap ◻ 2 pairs of scratch mittens ◻  2-3 fancy outfits ◻ 2 jackets ◻ Feeding Essentials 10 burp cloths ◻ 5-6 bottles, if you're bottle feeding ◻ 1 breastfeeding pillow ◻ Breast pads ◻ Insulated bottle holder ◻ Baby bottle sterilizer ◻ 2-3 milk storage containers ◻ 1 breast pump ◻  Plenty of bibs ◻ 5-6 nursing bras ◻ 1 lotion for sore nipples ◻ Bottle and nipple brush ◻ Baby formula ◻ 1 thermal bottle carrier ◻ Bedtime Essentials 1 thick blanket, depends on weather ◻ 1 crib ◻ 2 crib mattresses ◻ 2-3 waterproof mattress covers ◻ 4-5 fitted sheets for crib ◻ 3-4 light baby blankets ◻ 2-3 waterproof pads to place under baby ◻ 1 light comforter ◻ Waterproof liners for mattress ◻ Newborn Memories Essentials Digital camera ◻ Camcorder ◻ Scrapbook or photo album ◻ Baby journals ◻ Picture frames ◻ Personalized plate ◻ Kit for hand and foot prints ◻ Keepsake box ◻

Diaper Essentials 2 packs of disposable baby diapers ◻ 1 pack of disposable baby wipes ◻ 12 cloth diapers ◻ 12 diaper pins ◻ Diaper rash cream ◻ 1 diaper pail & diaper bag ◻ 7 waterproof covers ◻ Disposable wipes ◻ Waterproof pad during diaper change ◻ Bathing Essentials Cotton swabs ◻ First aid kit ◻ 1 bottle body wash ◻ 2 hooded soft towels ◻ 2 plastic bathtubs ◻ 2 packs of baby washcloths ◻ 1 baby body wash with shampoo ◻ Baby nail clippers ◻ Separate laundry detergent for infants ◻ Soft-bristled hair brush ◻ Safety Essentials Covers for all outlets ◻ Locks for cabinets ◻ Bumpers for fireplace ◻ Safety gates around the house & stairs ◻ Cord winders ◻ Locks for toilets ◻ Bedtime Essentials Lock for oven ◻ Earthquake straps (depending on location) ◻ Bath tub spout cover ◻ Digital baby thermometer ◻ 1 infant safety seat in ◻ Bulb syringe for suctioning mucous ◻ 2 medicine spoons ◻ 1 eye medicine dropper ◻ 1 changing table ◻ Rocking chair (optional) ◻ Playpen ◻ 1 baby carrier ◻ 2-4 pacifiers ◻ 2 baby monitors ◻ Night lights ◻ Rattles & baby toys ◻ 1 clothing hamper ◻ Nursery artwork ◻ Washable window curtains ◻ Closet hangers ◻ Buzzle.com Printables

When it comes to babies, you can never have enough. Be sure to ready the hospital bag and the house bag before you have to leave for the hospital itself. There are always times when parents think that they've missed something or could purchase other essential items. Also, there are many first-time parents that get swamped with advertisements, advice, and suggestions for all the newborn baby "must-have" items. The above customized newborn necessities checklist will help you make the distinction between necessity and convenience. Make the transition for your newborn as smooth as possible and plan ahead of time to avoid haste.