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First Aid and Essentials
- Baby care set: brush, comb, nail clippers, thermometer,
and medicine dispensers
- First aid supplies
- Humidifier/vaporizer
- Teething rings (3 or more)
- Nasal Aspirator
- Nursery Sanitizer
- Nursery room air purifier (critical for long term
prevention of breathing issues)
- Gripe Water (for upset tummies and colic)
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Bathing
- Bathtub for Initial use (0-3
months)
- Bath Seat for Infant Bathing (2-8
months)
- Contour sponge for bathing comfort
- Bath ring (8 months and up)
- Bath toys
- Washcloths (6-8)
- Baby lotion
- Hooded towels (2-4)
- Infant shampoo
- 2 in 1 hair and body wash
- Baby massage oil
- Cotton for initial diaper area cleaning (10 bags)
- Baby wipes
- Wipes warmer
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Bedroom and Furniture
- Crib
- Changing table
- Changing table pad
- Changing table pad covers (2-4)
- Bassinet
- Bassinet sheets (2-3)
- Moses basket
- Moses basket sheets (2-3)
- Moses basket stand
- Mattress pad covers (2)
- Crib bedding set
- Fitted sheets (2-4, cotton
and/or flannel)
- Sleep positioner
- Glider/rocker
- Side table for glider
- Nursery shelf for above the changing table
- Bookcase
- Toy chest
- Rocking horse
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Must Haves
- Baby's first year record book
- Baby tracking journal
- Camera (digital, video, or film)
- Hand print/food print tins
- Baby CDs with classical, lullaby, or fun music
- Organic wooden toys
- Black and white toys (0-3 months)
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Diapering
- Newborn diapers
- If cloth diapers, plastic pants, and/or Velcro� covers
(6-12)
- Diaper bag for mummy and daddy
- Diaper and accessory organizers
- Diaper rush creams and
ointments
- Umbilical cord care
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Feeding
- Breastpump
- Nursing pillow and nursing stool or your glider's
ottoman
- Breastpads, shields, and cream
- Lap pads (4-6)
- Burp cloths (12-16)
- Bottles (6-8 to various sizes)
and nipples
- Bottle sterilizer
- Bottle drying rack
- Bottle cleaning brush
- Pacifiers (2-4)
- High chair (not needed until around 4-6
months)
- Infant spoons, plates, sippy cups, bowls and dinner
trays (3-4)
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Gear
- Rear-facing infant car seat
- Car seat base for 2nd car
- Safety mirror
- Car seat protector
- Car seat organizer
- Stroller
- Jogging stroller
- Stroller blanket
- Light weight stroller
- Head support (2-3)
- Snuzzler
- Portable crib or play yard
- Sling or soft carrier
- Baby Bjorn
- Bouncer seat
- Swing
- Jumper or stationary entertainer
- Gym or play mat
- Infant seat
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Layette (for newborn to 6 months)
- Homecoming outfit (2; should include
a onesie, pants, knit booties, hat, sweater)
- T-shirts or kimonos (3-4 in each
size; newborn, 1 month, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months)
- Onesies (6-8 in each size; newborn, 1
month, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months)
- Coveralls and outfits (4-6 in each
size; newborn, 1 month, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months)
- Layette sets (3-4 in each size;
newborn, 1 month, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months)
- Sweaters (2 in each size; newborn, 1
month, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months)
- Receiving blankets (6-9)
- Absorbent bibs (4-8)
- Booties or socks (3-6 pairs)
- Hats (2-4 in each size; newborns, 1
month, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months)
- Snowsuit or bunting and warm hat (for
winter)
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Safety
- Baby monitor
- Safety gate
- Corner guards and tot locks
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