Newborn Needs: The List!

One Soon- To- Be- Father asked: How Much stuff could a new baby need? My Answer: A LOT!!

Calling all moms! Calling all moms! Do you remember the daunting task of shopping for the needs of your first child? If you're lucky your friends throw you a baby shower and you score tons of awesome stuff that you need, but if not, where do you start? Lets assume you have the big stuff taken care of like:

Crib

Car Seat

Stroller/ Travel System

Bassinet/ crib

High Chair 

So what else is there? Help me complete this list!! Please! What are the baby products that I missed and what are the products that you love? Now is the perfect time to leave a comment! What were your can't-live- without baby items!!! Lets help all the new moms out there!

 So far I have:

In the Category of Sleeping:

bassinet sheets (4)

Crib sheets (4)

crib bumper (*edit- I have had two comments that say bumpers are a suffocation hazard- this is new to me, but I thought it was worth the mention so you know what the knew information is.)

quilts/blankets (2)

receiving blankets

swaddler blankets

baby monitor

When You Need Extra Hands:
Swing
Bouncer
Sling

In the Category Of Bathing:

Baby Bath Tub

Towels

Wash Cloths

Gentle Soap

Baby Lotion

Cotton Balls

In The Clothing Category (Basics Only):

Onesies (14, 2-3 per day)

Layettes (6)

Sleepers (6)

Hats (3)

Socks (14)

mittens (4)

In the Category Of Feeding:

Nursing:

Nursing Cover 

Lanolin

Nursing Pads

Nipple Shield (optional)

Breast Pump (optional)

Boppy (optional)

Cabbage leaves to put on engorged breast:) Learned that tip from a nurse too late:)

Bottle Feeding:

Formula

Bottles

Bottle Nipples

Bottle Brush

Breast Pump (optional)

Boppy (optional)

bibs

In the category of  Diapers:

Cloth Diapers Like Booty Buns

or Regular Diapers: Newborns or Small

Diaper Wipes

Desitin/Balmex

In the Category of Hygiene:

baby nail clippers

emery board

Small soft bristled brush (if your baby is lucky enough to have hair)

In the Category of Other:

Burp rags

Gentle detergent

passifyer

Mylicon Drops (gas)

baby nail clippers/ emery board

Thermometer ( I like the one that You can run across your forehead- it is not intrusive- The Exorgen Temporal Thermometer)

Helpful tips:

Hydrogen peroxide removes blood and poop stains (unfortunately these accompany new babies) I keep hydrogen peroxide in a spray bottle near my washing machine. I spray it on and wash immediately aften rinsing off excess mess- you don't want chunks circling around inside your washing machine:). If I can'twash immediately, I also spry the soiled garment with Shout.

A Few of My Favorite Products Have Been:

Boppy

Baby Legs

Nursing Cover

Bumbo Chair/ tray

( the bumbo chair was great for my third child, but not for my 4th- she was too wiggly for it- so I guess it depends, but I loved it for my son. It was a life saver!)

Now Its your turn! Please help me add to this list!!!

Happy Crafting!

xoxo,

 Amy

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