To all the mom's out there...

Ok ladies. I am making a list of must haves, would like to haves, and should I gets for our baby. I have NO idea on so many things. I found a bunch of lists online but still am not sure. So if you have a second and want to help me out, take a look at this list, think about what you love, regret buying, wish you had etc. and please let me know! Either comment on this post or email me at kbhodgkinson@gmail.com Any input would be appreciated! THANK YOU!!!

Buy for Baby

Layette

[ ] 4-8 bodysuits or onesies (wide head openings and loose legs)

[ ] 4-8 undershirts or vests (snaps at neck or wide head openings, snaps under crotch)*

[ ] 4-8 one-piece pajamas*

[ ] 2 blanket sleepers for winter baby

[ ] 1-3 sweaters or jackets (front buttoned)

[ ] 1-3 rompers or other dress-up outfits*

[ ] 4-7 socks or booties (shoes are unnecessary until baby walks)*

[ ] 1-3 hats (broad-brimmed for summer baby, soft cap that covers ears for winter baby)*

[ ] 1 baby bunting (a hooded sleeping bag made of napped fabric)

[ ] 6–8 outfits

[ ] 6 bibs

[ ] 2-3 blankets

[ ] No-scratch mittens

[ ] Gentle laundry detergent

swaddling blanket

Nursery

[ ] Crib, cradle

[ ] Firm, flat mattress fit snugly in crib (less than two fingers should fit between mattress and crib)*

• Slats no more than 2 3/8 inches apart • Corner posts no more than 1/16 of an inch above frame • No cutouts in headboard or footboard • Top rails at least 26 inches above mattress

Bassinet

[ ] Crib Bedding

[ ] Waterproof mattress pad (with cloth)

[ ] 1-3 washable crib mattress pads

[ ] Bumper pads covering inside perimeter

(secured by at least six ties or snaps, with all extra length removed -- we suggest breathable bumpers)

[ ] 2-4 fitted crib sheets*

[ ] 4-6 soft, light receiving blankets*

[ ] 1-2 heavier blankets (for colder climates)

[ ] Rocking or arm chair

[ ] Music box, sound machine or CD player

[ ] Crib mobile with black and white images (remove when baby can support self on hands and knees)

[ ] Baby monitor

crib/mattress monitor

[ ] Nightlight

[ ] Dresser

[ ] Toy basket

[ ] Swing

[ ] bouncy chair

[ ] Infant toys

[ ] Play yard or playpen

[ ] Play mat or play gym

Changing

[ ] Changing table or cushioned changing pad for low dresser or bureau, with safety strap or railing*

[ ] Changing table pad*

[ ] Changing table pad cover

[ ] Diaper pail

[ ] Diaper pail liners

[ ] Diaper cream*

[ ] Unscented baby wipes (causes less irritation)*

[ ] Soft washcloths*

[ ] Tissues (for you)

[ ] 2-3 large boxes of disposable newborn-size diapers*

Bath

[ ] Baby bathtub

[ ] Soft washcloths (use a different color or pattern than your diaper washcloths!)

[ ] Baby lotion

[ ] Baby soap*

[ ] Baby shampoo

[ ] 2-4 soft towels or hooded baby towels

[ ] Baby hairbrush

johnssons bathtime set

Feeding

[ ] 10-16 bottles and nipples, both four and eight ounce

(if fed strictly by the bottle, baby will go through about ten in the four ounce size per day)*

[ ] Liners, for disposable bottles

[ ] Bottle warmer (cuts down on nighttime trips to and from the kitchen)

[ ] Bottle sterilizer (if your dishwasher doesn’t have one)

[ ] Bottle drying rack

[ ] Bottle brush

[ ] Dishwasher basket for small items

[ ] 4-8 bibs

[ ] Burp cloths (or cloth diapers)*

[ ] High chair

[ ] 2-4 pacifiers

pacifier clips

[ ] Formula (if not nursing)*

formula dispenser

snack dispensers

For nursing moms:

[ ] 1-3 nursing bras

(Breasts swell following birth, so start with one size larger than your maternity bra. Wait until size settles down -- about two weeks after birth -- to purchase additional bras.)

[ ] Nursing pads

[ ] Nipple cream, lanolin cream

[ ] Nursing pillow

[ ] Electric Pump (even if you plan only to nurse, a pump will allow you to leave milk for baby if you want or need to separate)*

Hand Pump

[ ] Milk storage bags*

Medicine Cabinet

[ ] Baby nail clippers or blunt scissors*

[ ] Cotton balls (don’t use swabs to clean baby’s nose or ears)

[ ] Baby thermometer*, digital rectal

[ ] Bulb syringe/nasal aspirator

[ ] Medicine dropper or spoon with measurements

[ ] Petroleum jelly and sterile gauze (for circumcision care)*

[ ] Infant acetaminophen (Tylenol)

[ ] Antibiotic cream

[ ] Saline nasal drops

[ ] Baby gas drops

[ ] Disinfecting hand soap (for you)

[ ] Infant acetaminophen drops

[ ] Infant-safe sunscreen

[ ] Infant gas relief drops

Travel

[ ] Infant or convertible car seat*

[ ] Stroller (reclining to almost flat for infants)

travel stroller

jogging stroller

[ ] Diaper bag

[ ] Changing pad

grocery cart cover

[ ] Baby carrier/sling, baby bjorn

[ ] Portable play yard

For Mom

[ ] Ice packs (in case of tearing during birth or swelling after)

[ ] 2-3 week supply of ultra absorbent sanitary pads

[ ] Panty liners

[ ] Hemorrhoid wipes and cream (can become necessary after labor, even if pregnancy was free of problems…sorry)