Getting Ready for Baby

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Bathing Baby

  • Baby bath/soap
  • Baby Lotion
  • Baby Shampoo
  • Baby cologne
  • Bathtub
  • Washbasin
  • Sponge
  • Washclothes
  • Hooded Towels

Baby Linens

  • Bassinet/Cradle Sheets
  • Bassinet Skirts and Liner
  • Changing Table Cover
  • Crib Sheets (Flat and Fitted)
  • Portable Crib Sheets
  • Pillows and pillow cases
  • Rubber mat
  • Hooded/Receiving Blankets

Clothing Baby

  • Bibs
  • Mittens
  • Bonnets/Hats
  • One piece Underwear
  • Shirts long/short sleeves
  • Shirt sleeveless
  • Sleepers
  • Sweater
  • Socks/Booties

Medicine Chest

  • Alcohol
  • Cotton Balls
  • Cotton Swabs
  • Diaper Rash Treatment
  • Infant Paracetamol
  • Medicine Dropper
  • Petroleum Jelly
  • Thermometer

General Needs

  • Activity Blanket
  • Baby Book
  • Baby album
  • Bottles, 4-oz & 9-oz
  • Nipples, Caps, Rings
  • Bottle/ nipple brush
  • Bottle sterilizer with rack and tongs
  • Milk container/ dispenser
  • Breasty pump
  • Brush and Comb
  • Diaper bag
  • Diaper wipes
  • Carry all
  • Basket (for diapers, wipes, etc.)
  • High Chair
  • Infant Carrier/ Seat
  • Nail Clippers/Scissors
  • Playpen
  • Portable Crib
  • Rattles and Toys
  • Soft bite spoons/ Baby spoons/ Baby fork
  • Stroller/ Carriage
  • Teething rings
  • Unbreakable dishes (cups, bowls)
  • Walker

Nursery needs

  • Bassinet/Cradle
  • Bumper pad for crib
  • Crib
  • Crib comforter
  • Crib mattress
  • Diapers -cloth/disposable
  • Diaper pail
  • Diaper pins/clips
  • Diaper stacker
  • Hamper
  • Mobile
  • Music Box
  • Nighlight/ Lamp
  • Nursery monitor
  • Plastic covers for cloth diapers
  • Potty trainer
  • Toy box

Baby safety

  • Car seat
  • Car seat cushions (to hold baby's head erect)