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"Baby's on the Way"
by Kris Cormier
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A new baby can bring lots of joy, but also lots of work! Be sure to have all the essentials prepared at least a few weeks before your baby is due to arrive (in case she or he is early!). At very minimum, your little one needs a warm and safe place to sleep, clean and dry clothes and diapers, nutrient-rich milk to drink, and most importantly, a loving parent close by. Beyond that, there are still some nice little extras that a new parent would want to gather up. Here is a list of commonly purchased baby items:
Baby Needs Checklist:
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Nursery:
- Crib
- Crib Mattress
- Crib sheets
- Crib skirt
- Decorations
- Changing Table
- Bassinet
- Receiving blankets
- Knitted/heavy blankets
- Baby monitor
- Crib Mobile
Feeding Supplies:
- Nursing Pillow
- Nipple lotion
- Disposable Nursing Pads
- Bottles (if bottle feeding)
- Bibs
- Soothers & Clips
- Feeding Fork
- Feeding Spoons
- Sippy cups
- Feeding bowls
- Highchair
- Portable highchair
- Booster seat
Travel:
- Infant car seat
- Diaper bag
- Infant carrier
- Infant Sling
- Stroller
- Car toys
- Car sun shades
- Child view mirror
- Travel toy organizer
- Warm carseat cuddle bag
Layette:
- Outfits
- Sleepers
- Onesies/undershirts
- Infant caps
- "Coming home" outfit
- Socks and Shoes
- Knitted Booties
- Snowsuits (if winter baby)
- Sweaters (if weather is cool)
- Light Sleeping Bag
- Warm hat (if winter baby)
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Diapering:
- Disposable diapers - newborn size
- and/or Cloth diapers - newborn size
- Diaper rash ointment
- Baby Wipes
- Diaper pail
- Change pads
Bathing:
- Infant Bathtub (with newborn seat)
- Older infant Seat (ring)
- Hooded bath towels
- Washcloths
- Bath mat
- Baby wash
- Baby shampoo
- Bath toys
Medicine Cabinet:
- Baby Grooming Kit
- Diaper rash ointment
- Baby oil
- Lotion
- Nose syringe
- Infant gas drops
- Infant cold drops
- Pain Reliever - Infant drops
- Antibacterial hand soap
- Antibacterial ointment
- Teethers
Entertainment :
- Exersaucer
- Jumper
- Music
- Puzzles
- Bouncer
- Rattles
- Board books
- Learning toys
- Play yard
- Toy frame
- Activity mat
- Stuffed animals
- Blocks
- Portable Open-Top Swing
Other:
- Stroller/playpen net
- Clothes hamper
- Clothes hangers
- Baby gate
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* This article is © Kris Cormier 2006-2010 and may be printed without the author's permission
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* Updated August 2010 with more modern info.
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