Baby Gear

Furniture

• Car Seats (Rear facing Infant-only seat or Infant & Toddler Convertible seat.)
• Stroller: You will need one with a full recline until your baby can support his or her head.
• Highchairs
• Gyms or play arches

• Crib
• Crib Mattress
• Playpen
• Changing table
• Dresser
• Rocker & Ottoman

Clothing

Diapering

• One-piece outfits (onesies)
• One-piece pajamas: You generally want soft, easy to change outfits since you will probably be changing your baby several times a day. It's also better to buy cloths a little larger since babies outgrow newborn sizes so quickly.
• Sock and booties
• Fleece outfits / sweater or jacket for winter
• Mittens
• Bonnet or cap for summer
• Shoes

• Diapers: Whichever you choose to use, keep plenty on hand since you'll be changing them often.
• Wipes
• Washcloth's
• Diaper ointment / powder (pure cornstarch type powder)
• Sealable trash can (Diaper pail for soiled diapers)

Feeding

Bathing

• Bibs
• Bottles & nipples: If you plan on only breastfeeding it's still a good idea to keep bottles and nipples on hand.
• Plastic Spill mats for around highchair.
• Plastic bowls
• Plastic sip cups
• Rubber tipped baby spoons

• Baby Tub
• Tub seat (when baby outgrows baby tub)
• Slip resistant bath tub mats
• Tub spout cover
• Washcloths
• Soaps & Lotions
• Hooded towels

Sleeping

Safety

• Waterproof crib / mattress liner
• Fitted Sheets for crib, bassinet or playard.
• Bumpers for crib sides
• Receiving blankets

• Baby monitor
• Smoke alarm / carbon monoxide detector for baby's room.
• Rectal thermometer with flexible tip
• First Aid kit
• Safety gates
• Outlet covers
• Toilet seat latches
• Stove & Oven guards
• Cabinet & drawer latches
• Bumpers (for sharp cornered objects)

For Mom

Miscellaneous

• Nursing bras
• Breast pads
• Breast shields
• Cream for nipples
• Panty liners / pads (only needed for first few weeks or so after birth) Most items only needed while breastfeeding
• Flowers & gifts from dad

• Small lamp or nightlight for baby's room
• Classical or Lullaby music
• Reference books on safety issues, parenting, etc.
• Books that you can read to your baby
• Baby nail clippers
• Nasal aspirator
• Stroller toys
• Crib Toys
• 'Free and Clear' Laundry Detergent (Pediatricians and dermatologists recommend a laundry soap free of dye and perfume additives)