Revision as of 21:15, 23 September 2013

Clothing

8 undershirts or onesies (mix of short-sleeve and long-sleeve) [thanks Janet, Peter/Anna]
5 nightgowns (for use until the cord falls off)
8 one-piece stretchy sleepers (go for ones with zippers; new moms swear by them!)
5 pairs of pants
2 newborn hats
8 pairs of socks or booties, to wear with nightgowns and outfits
2 pairs of scratch mittens, to keep baby from scratching his face
2 cardigans or jackets, more in winter
heavier 1-piece sleeper
Laundry detergent for infants

Blankets

3 large cotton blankets
8 receiving blankets (they also make handy burp cloths)

Feeding

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

2 four-ounce bottles with nipples
2 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

If you are using disposable diapers:

Two boxes of newborn-size diapers (it's better not to buy too many in advance in case your baby is large or grows quickly)
1 diaper pail
Changing pad
Baby ointment or barrier cream to prevent rash
Disposable wipes or a couple dozen washcloths for cleaning baby's bottom

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

Crib [thanks Sophia]
Crib mattress
3 waterproof mattress covers
4 fitted cribsheets
4 light blankets that fit in the crib
Sleep sack
3 waterproof pads to place under baby

Other necessities

Infant safety seat for car [Thanks Janet]
Stroller that reclines so newborn can lie flat [Thanks Peter/Anna]
Nail clippers or scissors
Bulb syringe for suctioning mucous
Baby thermometer
Eye dropper or medicine spoon
Medication in case of fever

Nice-to-have items

Playpen
baby carrier
Diaper bag [Thanks Peter/Anna]
1 or 2 change pads [Thanks Peter/Anna]
2 to 4 pacifiers
Rattles and other baby toys
Mobiles
Night light

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-@Lacra: rather than actually removing items we already have, we should do something like
-* <del>strike them out</del>, or
-** indent them, or
-* {{color|lightgrey|grey them out.}}
 =Clothing=
-* 8 undershirts or onesies (mix of short-sleeve and long-sleeve)
+* 8 undershirts or onesies (mix of short-sleeve and long-sleeve) [thanks Janet, Peter/Anna]
 * 5 nightgowns (for use until the cord falls off)
 * 8 one-piece stretchy sleepers (go for ones with zippers; new moms swear by them!)
 * 5 pairs of pants
-* 2 newborn hats
+* {{color|lightgrey|2 newborn hats}}
 * 8 pairs of socks or booties, to wear with nightgowns and outfits
 * 2 pairs of scratch mittens, to keep baby from scratching his face
 * 2 cardigans or jackets, more in winter
-* Bunting bag or snowsuit for winter baby
+* heavier 1-piece sleeper
 * Laundry detergent for infants
-* 4 outfits for dressing up (optional)
 Blankets
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 =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
+* {{color|lightgrey|Breast pump}}
 * Milk storage containers
 * Nursing pillow
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 * Lotion for sore nipples
-If you are formula feeding:
+* 2 four-ounce bottles with nipples
-* Lots of bibs
+* 2 eight-ounce bottles with nipples
-* 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)
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 =Diapering=
-If you are using re-usable cloth diapers:
-* Several dozen (4 or 5) cloth or re-usable diapers
-* 8 waterproof covers
-* 1 diaper pail
-* Changing pad
-* Baby ointment or other barrier cream to prevent rash
-* Snaps, Velcro or safety pins to secure re-usable diapers
-* Disposable wipes or a couple dozen washcloths for cleaning baby's bottom
 If you are using disposable diapers:
 * Two boxes of newborn-size diapers (it's better not to buy too many in advance in case your baby is large or grows quickly)
-* 1 diaper pail
+* {{color|lightgrey|1 diaper pail}}
 * Changing pad
 * Baby ointment or barrier cream to prevent rash
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 =Bedtime=
-If you are using a crib:
+* {{color|lightgrey|Crib}} [thanks Sophia]
-* Approved crib and crib mattress
+* Crib mattress
 * 3 waterproof mattress covers
 * 4 fitted cribsheets
 * 4 light blankets that fit in the crib
-* Sleep sack
+* {{color|lightgrey|Sleep sack}}
-If you are co-sleeping:
-* Firm mattress (not a waterbed)
 * 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
+* {{color|lightgrey|Infant safety seat for car}} [Thanks Janet]
-* Stroller that reclines so newborn can lie flat
+* {{color|lightgrey|Stroller that reclines so newborn can lie flat}} [Thanks Peter/Anna]
-* Nail clippers or scissors (or just bite off baby's nails as needed)
+* Nail clippers or scissors
 * Bulb syringe for suctioning mucous
 * Baby thermometer
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 =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
+* baby carrier
-* Diaper bag
+* {{color|lightgrey|Diaper bag}} [Thanks Peter/Anna]
-* 1 or 2 change pads
+* {{color|lightgrey|1 or 2 change pads}} [Thanks Peter/Anna]
-* Plastic hangers for closet
+* 2 to 4 pacifiers
-* Sun shade for car windows
-* 2 or 4 pacifiers (if you choose to use these)
 * Rattles and other baby toys
 * Mobiles
-* Night light
+* {{color|lightgrey|Night light}}