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Mother’s Day Planning Guide

New Baby Supplies Checklist

Onesies. Diaper pail. Bassinet. Before your little bundle comes home, stock up on these essentials.

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Furniture

done!
Bassinet
done!
Changing table and changing pad
done!
Crib and mattress (for tips on how to pick a good crib, go to the American Academy of Pediatrics’ site, aap.org)
done!
Dresser
done!
Hamper
done!
High chair

Gear

done!
Audio or video monitor
done!
Baby sling or front carrier
done!
Bathtub for infant
done!
Bouncer seat or swing
done!
Clothing hangers
done!
Diaper pail and liners
done!
Infant or convertible car seat (check out the American Academy of Pediatrics guide to picking out a car seat at aap.org)
done!
Night-light
done!
Safety gates, cabinet and drawer latches, and outlet covers.
Related: Childproofing Checklist
done!
Shopping cart cover
done!
Stroller or travel-system stroller

Feeding Equipment

done!
Bottle brush
done!
4 to 6 bottles (each should be 4 to 5 ounces)
done!
Breast pump, if nursing
done!
Dishwasher caddy for bottles
done!
Formula, if using
done!
Infant feeding spoons and bowls
done!
Insulated bottle carrier
done!
Nipples for bottles
done!
4 to 6 pacifiers, if using
done!
Sippy cups

Linens

done!
2 to 4 bassinet sheets
done!
6 to 12 burping cloths
done!
2 carriage blankets
done!
2 to 3 changing pad covers
done!
2 crib blankets
done!
2 crib comforters
done!
2 to 4 crib sheets
done!
2 hooded bath towels
done!
2 quilted crib pads
done!
2 receiving blankets
done!
2 to 4 swaddle sets
done!
4 to 6 washcloths
done!
2 waterproof mattress pads

Clothing

done!
2 to 4 bibs
done!
Bunting or snowsuit
done!
2 to 4 hats
done!
1 to 2 jackets
done!
Mittens
done!
No-scratch mittens
done!
9 to 12 pairs of bootees or socks
done!
3 to 5 pairs of pants
done!
4 to 6 side-snap onesies (short-sleeved or long-sleeved)
done!
4 to 6 side-snap undershirts
done!
4 to 6 sleepers
done!
2 to 4 sweaters
done!
4 to 6 T-shirts

Health and Safety items

done!
Baby powder
done!
Blunt nail scissors
done!
Brush and comb set
done!
Cotton swabs
done!
Diaper-rash ointment
done!
Diapers (either the disposable sort or cloth diapers and covers—pins aren’t used anymore)
done!
First-aid kit
done!
Gentle baby soap
done!
Gentle shampoo
done!
Laundry detergent for sensitive skin
done!
Nasal aspirator
done!
Teethers
done!
Thermometer
done!
Vaporizer or humidifier
done!
Wipes

Miscellaneous

done!
Baby “gym” or play mat
done!
Mobile
done!
Soft toys and books

For You

done!
Breast pads, if nursing
done!
Diaper bag with changing pad
done!
2 to 4 nursing bras, if nursing

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Feeding Equipment

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Clothing

Health and Safety items

Miscellaneous

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