So much to buy, so little space! Not to worry – our baby checklist of essentials will show you exactly what’s a must-have on your baby registry. We list items that can make a big difference and which are simply nice to have. You’ll notice some traditional baby registry staples, such as a sterilizer, are not even on here! This isn’t an accidental omission. We purposefully leave out items that most parents report rarely using because there are simple and free substitutes. Watch the “Baby Gear” chapter of The Baby Manual video course to learn baby essentials tips and tricks from other parents and baby care experts.
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”Must Have” main_heading_color=”#db8e29″ main_heading_style=”font-style:italic;,font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”NURSERY/BEDROOM” heading_tag=”h4″ main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_icon_list icon_size=”18″ icon_margin=”7″][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Bassinet, Co-sleeper or Pack N Play[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Cotton bed sheets (3)[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Dresser / changing table[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Armchair[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Smoke / carbon monoxide detector[/ultimate_icon_list_item][/ultimate_icon_list]
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”Makes A Big Difference” main_heading_color=”#db8e29″ main_heading_style=”font-style:italic;,font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”NURSERY/BEDROOM” heading_tag=”h4″ main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_icon_list icon_size=”18″ icon_margin=”7″][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Daybed for mom in baby room[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Laundry basket[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Night light[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Blackout shades[/ultimate_icon_list_item][/ultimate_icon_list]
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”Nice To Have” main_heading_color=”#db8e29″ main_heading_style=”font-style:italic;,font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”NURSERY/BEDROOM” heading_tag=”h4″ main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_icon_list icon_size=”18″ icon_margin=”7″][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Crib[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Rocking chair or glider (in place of armchair)[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Nightstand[/ultimate_icon_list_item][/ultimate_icon_list]
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”DIAPER CHANGING” heading_tag=”h4″ main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_icon_list icon_size=”18″ icon_margin=”7″][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Diapers (not too many of size Newborn – no fragrance)[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Wipes[/ultimate_icon_list_item][/ultimate_icon_list]
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”DIAPER CHANGING” heading_tag=”h4″ main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_icon_list icon_size=”18″ icon_margin=”7″][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Changing pad[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Disposable underpads[/ultimate_icon_list_item][/ultimate_icon_list]
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”DIAPER CHANGING” heading_tag=”h4″ main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_icon_list icon_size=”18″ icon_margin=”7″][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Cloth diapers[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Vaseline or ‘butt paste’[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Diaper pail[/ultimate_icon_list_item][/ultimate_icon_list]
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”NURSING GEAR” heading_tag=”h4″ main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_icon_list icon_size=”18″ icon_margin=”7″][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Nursing bras (2)[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Nursing pads (cotton or disposable)[/ultimate_icon_list_item][/ultimate_icon_list]
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”NURSING GEAR” heading_tag=”h4″ main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_icon_list icon_size=”18″ icon_margin=”7″][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Nursing pillow[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Nipple cream (Lanolin or herbal)[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Hydrogel pads (in case of nipple pain)[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Breast pump (professional double pump)[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Pumping bra[/ultimate_icon_list_item][/ultimate_icon_list]
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”NURSING GEAR” heading_tag=”h4″ main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_icon_list icon_size=”18″ icon_margin=”7″][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Small manual pump[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Extra pair of breast shields[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Cotton sports bras for night time (2)[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Freezer bags for milk[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Bottles (3) and nipples (level 1)[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Drying rack[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Nursing cover[/ultimate_icon_list_item][/ultimate_icon_list]
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”CLOTHING” heading_tag=”h4″ main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_icon_list icon_size=”18″ icon_margin=”7″][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Onesies (6 – mostly size 3 mo and higher)[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Swaddle blankets (2) or pre-made swaddle wrap[/ultimate_icon_list_item][/ultimate_icon_list]
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”CLOTHING” heading_tag=”h4″ main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_icon_list icon_size=”18″ icon_margin=”7″][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Footed pajamas (6 – most size 3 mo and higher)[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Hats (2)[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Cloth diapers or burp clothes[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Detergent (any brand free of dye and fragrance)[/ultimate_icon_list_item][/ultimate_icon_list]
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”CLOTHING” heading_tag=”h4″ main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_icon_list icon_size=”18″ icon_margin=”7″][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Newborn shirts (that don’t cover umbilical cord)[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Socks (2)[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Bibs (3)[/ultimate_icon_list_item][/ultimate_icon_list]
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”GROOMING” heading_tag=”h4″ main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_icon_list icon_size=”18″ icon_margin=”7″][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Baby bath tub or sink insert[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Baby scissors or nail clippers[/ultimate_icon_list_item][/ultimate_icon_list]
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”GROOMING” heading_tag=”h4″ main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_icon_list icon_size=”18″ icon_margin=”7″][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Baby shampoo/body wash (free of dye and fragrance)[/ultimate_icon_list_item][/ultimate_icon_list]
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”GROOMING” heading_tag=”h4″ main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_icon_list icon_size=”18″ icon_margin=”7″][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Washcloths[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Hooded towel[/ultimate_icon_list_item][/ultimate_icon_list]
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”MEDICINE CABINET” heading_tag=”h4″ main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_icon_list icon_size=”18″ icon_margin=”7″][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Digital thermometer (if don’t have one already)[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Diaper rash cream[/ultimate_icon_list_item][/ultimate_icon_list]
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”MEDICINE CABINET” heading_tag=”h4″ main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_icon_list icon_size=”18″ icon_margin=”7″][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Nasal aspirator (“snot sucker” or similar)[/ultimate_icon_list_item][/ultimate_icon_list]
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”MEDICINE CABINET” heading_tag=”h4″ main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_icon_list icon_size=”18″ icon_margin=”7″][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Saline drops[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Gripe water or anti-gas drops[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Infant Tylenol[/ultimate_icon_list_item][/ultimate_icon_list]
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”OTHER” heading_tag=”h4″ main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_icon_list icon_size=”18″ icon_margin=”7″][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Car seat (infant or convertible)[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Stroller or car seat frame (compatible with your seat)[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]The Baby Manual™ video course![/ultimate_icon_list_item][/ultimate_icon_list]
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”OTHER” heading_tag=”h4″ main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_icon_list icon_size=”18″ icon_margin=”7″][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Baby carrier[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Activity gym[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Pacifier (2)[/ultimate_icon_list_item][/ultimate_icon_list]
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”OTHER” heading_tag=”h4″ main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_icon_list icon_size=”18″ icon_margin=”7″][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Extra car seat base (if purchased infant seat and have multiple cars)[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Diaper bag[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Video baby monitor[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Swing and/or bouncer[/ultimate_icon_list_item][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”Defaults-square-o”]Exercise ball[/ultimate_icon_list_item][/ultimate_icon_list]
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