The Baby Manual™: Shopping ChecklistPreparing For Baby’s First 6 Months Must HaveNURSERY/BEDROOM Bassinet, Co-sleeper or Pack N Play Cotton bed sheets (3) Dresser / changing table Armchair Smoke / carbon monoxide detectorMakes A Big DifferenceNURSERY/BEDROOM Daybed for mom in baby room Laundry basket Night light Blackout shadesNice To HaveNURSERY/BEDROOM Crib Rocking chair or glider (in place of armchair) NightstandDIAPER CHANGING Diapers (not too many of size Newborn – no fragrance) WipesDIAPER CHANGING Changing pad Disposable underpadsDIAPER CHANGING Cloth diapers Vaseline or ‘butt paste’ Diaper pailNURSING GEAR Nursing bras (2) Nursing pads (cotton or disposable)NURSING GEAR Nursing pillow Nipple cream (Lanolin or herbal) Hydrogel pads (in case of nipple pain) Breast pump (professional double pump) Pumping braNURSING GEAR Small manual pump Extra pair of breast shields Cotton sports bras for night time (2) Freezer bags for milk Bottles (3) and nipples (level 1) Drying rack Nursing coverCLOTHING Onesies (6 – mostly size 3 mo and higher) Swaddle blankets (2) or pre-made swaddle wrapCLOTHING Footed pajamas (6 – most size 3 mo and higher) Hats (2) Cloth diapers or burp clothes Detergent (any brand free of dye and fragrance)CLOTHING Newborn shirts (that don’t cover umbilical cord) Socks (2) Bibs (3)GROOMING Baby bath tub or sink insert Baby scissors or nail clippersGROOMING Baby shampoo/body wash (free of dye and fragrance)GROOMING Washcloths Hooded towelMEDICINE CABINET Digital thermometer (if don’t have one already) Diaper rash creamMEDICINE CABINET Nasal aspirator (“snot sucker” or similar)MEDICINE CABINET Saline drops Gripe water or anti-gas drops Infant TylenolOTHER Car seat (infant or convertible) Stroller or car seat frame (compatible with your seat)OTHER Baby carrier Activity gym Pacifier (2)OTHER Extra car seat base (if purchased infant seat and have multiple cars) Diaper bag Video baby monitor Swing and/or bouncer Exercise ballTweet
