A List of Must Have Baby Items

Becoming a new parent is exciting and terrifying all at the same time. You want to give your baby the world and protect him. As a new parent you will be doing a ton of research on what products the baby will need, be safe in, and make life easier for you.

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With so many items available it can become overwhelming when deciding which items are absolutely necessary and which ones you will actually use. The list below will help when making your baby registry and planning for the new addition. 

1. Furniture 

Crib

Dresser

Changing table (if not apart of dresser)

Rocking chair

Play pen

Bouncy seat

Swing 

High chair
 

2. Linens

Crib sheets

Crib mattress protectors

Burp cloths

Cloth diapers (if going that route)

Wash clothes 

Baby towels
Cover for Changing Table Cushion

Light blankets

Thick blankets

Swaddling blankets

Bibs
 

3. Clothing

Onsies

Pajamas/gowns

Shirts

Pants (& skirts if for baby girl)

Shorts

Socks

1-2 nice outfits

Shoes 

Hats
 

4. Bath Items

Infant bathtub

No tear body/shampoo

Bath toy

Cup to rinse baby
 

5. Care items

Nail care set

Monitor

Noise maker

Thermometer

Pacifier (if not breast feeding)

Diaper rash cream

Wipes

Diapers
Diaper Genie

Vaseline

Powder

Hair brush/comb

Aspirator

Infant saline solution

Humidifier

Sunscreen

Infant Tylenol (Ask Dr. for instructions)

Infant Orajel (Ask Dr. for instructions)
Gripe Water  (Ask Dr. for instructions)

Diaper bag with zipper pockets inside and out

Changing pad

Boppy pillow
 

6. Food

Bottles

Spoons

Containers for formula (if not breast feeding)

Formula

Container for snacks

Plates

Sippy cups

Baby food, snacks
 

7. Car

Car seat

Stroller

Window screens to block sunlight

Trash bags

Car toys that fit on baby carrier

I'm sure there are other times that could be included in this list, but these are the items that saw me through the days of when my boys were infants. You don't have to have the latest and greatest for your little one, but you do want all the items you buy to be safe. Review the ratings of products before purchasing to insure there are not recalls or defects. Your baby is bound to excel with such a loving parent.

Happy shopping for your new baby,

Amanda