Checking off Items to Prepare for a Newborn

 Preparing for a newborn can be daunting. A new bundle of joy is coming home soon, but many new parents find themselves stuck at what exactly is needed . . . 

While every item may not be on this handy checklist, it will give you a great start. All items are not needed, but that is for you to decide what is or is not wanted. It will be a handy list to start a great baby registry for an upcoming baby shower. 

Included are items to prepare for cloth diapering, and nursing or breastfeeding.

Print it of, check off the list as items are purchased, and add your must have or desired items to your personal list today! 

Bath Time

¨  Baby Bathtub

¨  Baby Brush

¨  Lotion

¨  Nail Clipper Set

¨  Nose Plunger

¨  Shampoo

¨  Soap

¨  Towels/ Washcloths

Bedding

¨  Bassinet

¨  Blankets

¨  Crib

¨  Crib Bedding

¨  Fitted Crib Sheets

¨  Receiving Blankets

¨  Waterproof Crib Sheets

Car Items

¨  Car Seat Mirror

¨  Car Seat

¨  Car Seat Cover (over baby carrier)

¨  Sun Shields 

Clothing Items

¨  0-3 onesies

¨  0-3 outfits

¨  3-6 onesies

¨  3-6 outfits

¨  6-9 onesies

¨  6-9 outfits

¨  9-12 onesies

¨  9-12 outfits

¨  Baby Hangers

¨  Dresser

¨  Hand mitts

¨  Socks

Diapers/Cloth Diapers

¨  Baby Wash Clothes and Spray Bottle or Wet Wipes

¨  Cloth Bins for Diaper Storage

¨  Clothesline/Clothes Pins for Cloth Diapers

¨  Diaper Bag

¨  Diaper Changing Pad

¨  Diaper Changing Table

¨  Diaper Drying Rack or

¨  Diaper Inserts for Cloth Diapers

¨  Diapers/Cloth Diapers

¨  Ointment or Coconut Oil

¨  Plastic Reusable Wipe Holder

¨  Tide Original for Cloth Diapers

¨  Trash Can

¨  Trash Bags

¨  Vaseline

¨  Wet Bags for Cloth Diapers (2 for house, 2 smaller for bag)

Feeding Time

¨  Baby Bullet

¨  Baby Food

¨  Baby Spoons

¨  Bibs

¨  Bottle Cleaner

¨  Bottles

¨  Bottle Warmer

¨  Breast Milk Storage Bags

¨  Burp Clothes

¨  Drying Rack

¨  Freezer Food Containers

¨  Highchair

¨  Larger Feeding Bibs

¨  Plates

¨  Sippy Cups

Laundry

¨  Dreft/All Free and Clear Laundry Detergent

¨  Hamper

¨  Mesh bag for washer/dryer -holds small items

Medicine

¨  Ear Drops

¨  Fever Reducer

¨  First Aid Kit

¨  Teething Meds/Gel

¨  Thermometer 

Nursing

¨  Breast pump

¨  Nipple Cream

¨  Nursing Bras

¨  Nursing Breast Pads

¨  Nursing Cover

¨  Nursing Pillow

¨  Nursing Shirts

¨  Storage Bags

Safety

¨  Baby Gate

¨  Nightlight

¨  Plastic Plug Covers

¨  Safety Door Covers

¨  Safety Door Hinges

¨  Shopping Cart Cover

Misc.

¨  Baby Books

¨  Baby Carrier

¨  Baby Toys (Rattle, Teether)

¨  Baby Swing

¨  Baby Walker

¨  Playmat

¨  Playpen

¨  Stroller

¨  Rocking Chair