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When preparing for a new baby, there are so many things you will need.  It can be overwhelming, but here at Hip and Little, we insist that shopping should be fun!  Here is our new baby checklist for the necessities, as well as a few cute optional items.  Use it to plan your registry or your own shopping excursions.

 

Clothing - Necessities:

___ 6 - 12 bodysuits or baby Ts (depending on how often you want to do laundry).  Shirts that snap or tie on the side are helpful for babies who don't like things going over their heads. 

___ 6 - 9 pairs of soft, comfy pants.

___ 3 - 5 newborn gowns .  These are great for quick diaper changes, especially when baby is sleepy.

___ 6 - 12 soft pajamas .

___ 3 - 5 soft knit caps.

___ tons of baby socks and booties (these disappear quickly!)

___ 8 - 12 bibs

___ Baby sunhat

 

 

Clothing - Extras

___ 2 sweaters if the weather will be chilly.

___ 1 adorable take-home outfit.

___ Christening or other newborn welcoming ceremony clothing.

___ Tiny little fancy outfits that may never be worn. 

___ Tiny mittens to prevent newborns from scratching themselves.

___ Some baby clothing in size 3 - 6 months to grow into.

 

Nursery - Necessities

___ Crib or Cosleeper or Bassinet

___ Crib mattress

___ 2 Crib mattress pads

___ 3 - 5 Crib sheets, Cosleeper sheets, or bassinet sheets

___ Crib mobile (and possibly one for the changing table as well).

___ Dresser and/or changing table.  There are many cute combos now that have a removable changing table top on a child-safe dresser.

___ Changing pad .

___ 2 - 4 Changing pad covers .

___ Shelves and bins for books * and toys.

___ A clothing hamper

 

Nursery - Extras

___ Crib bedding set

___ Rocking chair or glider

___ Nursery artwork

___ A fun, colorful rug

___ A moses basket

___ Washable curtains (avoid having window blinds in the nursery because of safety issues).

___ Lamp (preferrably one that is not too bright, so it doesn't wake your baby further in the middle of the night) or nightlight .

___ Music box or stereo with lullaby CDs

___ Closet hangers

___ Armoire or closet organizer

___ A cradle with cradle sheets

___ Diaper stacker

   

 

Baby Gear - Necessities

___ baby wrap or other baby carrier

___ 4 - 6 receiving blankets

___ Infant car seat

___ Car sunshade (preferably the kind that sticks onto the window).

___ Car mirror (so your newborn can see you while facing backwards).

___ Stroller

___ Highchair

___ Baby swing and/or bouncy seat

___ Tons of burp cloths

___ Baby spoons, bowls, and plates

___ A mild laundry detergent such as Dreft

 

   

 

Bath - Necessities

___ Baby bathtub

___ 2 - 4 Hooded towels

___ A dozen or so washcloths

___ Baby soap and shampoo

___ Cotton swaps and alcohol (for umbilical stump care).

___ Bath toys

 

Diapering

___ cloth or disposable diapers

___ Diaper pail

___ Baby wipes

___ travel wipe container

___ diaper bag

___ changing pad

___ diaper ointment

   

 

Breastfeeding - Necessities

___ Box of Disposable nursing pads

___ 6 - 8 washable breast pads

___ 5 - 7 nursing bras

___ nursing tops and pajamas

___ Lanolin nipple cream (such as Lansinoh)

___ Boppy or other nursing pillow

___ Phone number of your local La Leche and/or lactation consultant

___ Breast pump , bottles and accessories (if needed)

 

Bottle Feeding - Necessites

___ 6 - 8 Bottles

___ Newborn nipples

___ Bottle brush and drying rack

___ Bottle sterilizer

___ Formula

 

Safety - Necessities

___ Outlet covers (enough for your home outlets, plus a few for travel).

___ Cabinet locks

___ Fireplace bumpers

___ Baby monitor

___ Safety gates

___ Oven lock

___ Toilet locks

___ Earthquake straps (if you live in a earthquake-prone area)

___ Cord winders

___ CPR / First Aid class for you and family, babysitters, etc.

___ First Aid kit

___ Spout cover for bath tub

___ Playpen

___ Pediatrician's phone number (keep by the phone)

 

Baby Health/Care

___ Pain reliever / fever reducer as recommended by your pediatrician

___ Thermometers (rectal and ear)

___ Baby size nail clippers

___ Hair brush

___ Teething ring / toy / gel

___ Soft newborn toy

___ Eye dropper or medicine spoon

___ Bulb syringe

___ Wipe warmer

___ Diaper rash ointment or cream

___ Gas drops

___ Baby lotion

___ Saline nasal spray or drops

___ Non-latex gloves

___ Baby-safe sunscreen

___ Baby Sunglasses with UV protection

 

Saving Memories

___ Camera (still and/or video)

___ Film, photo paper, and/or video cassettes

___ Scrapbook or photo album

___ Baby book and/or journal

___ Picture frames

___ Personalized Plate

___ Handprint and/or Footprint keepsake kit

___ Personalized blanket or other custom item

___ Keepsake box for keepsakes such as the hospital bracelet, first haircut curls, etc.

   

 

It seems like a lot, but remember that you will receive much of these items as gifts and you can spread the rest out over time.  Enjoy shopping for your baby!

 

* For our recommendations for books about pregnancy and baby care, as well as board books and picture books for babies and toddlers, take a look at our Hip Picks Bookstore via Amazon.

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